Three department faculty elected to Clinical Faculty Council
Top L to R: Joycelyn Atchison, Hannah Hightower and Jose MestreJoycelyn Atchison, M.D., professor in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Hannah Hightower, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Neonatology, and Jose Mestre, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, were elected to the Heersink School of Medicine Clinical Faculty Council.
4th annual Safety and Quality Day a success
The 4th annual Safety and Quality Day held on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 provided a great opportunity to share experiences, ideas, methodologies, and challenges related to Epic and informatics, the day’s theme, as well as quality and safety efforts more broadly.
Department of Pediatrics faculty elected to APS
Ambika Ashraf, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, and Steven Rowe, M.D., professor in the Division of Pulmonology, have been elected to the American Pediatric Society (APR).
Department of Pediatrics faculty receive SPR membership nominations
Vivek Shukla, M.D., Samuel Gentle, M.D., and Jegen Kandasamy, M.D., all assistant professors in the Division of Neonatology, have been elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR). 
UAB Pediatrics Administrative Supervisor & Leader Retreat
The UAB Pediatrics Administrative Supervisor & Leader Retreat took place Friday, Oct. 13.
2023-2024 Argus Award nominees announced
The Department of Pediatrics and seven Pediatrics faculty have been nominated for multiple 2023 Argus Awards. Created in 1996, the Argus Awards give medical students the chance to honor their mentors, professors, courses and course directors for outstanding service to medical education. Faculty members are nominated by course evaluations, and students vote to select award winners in each category.
Congratulations to all nominees!
Introduction to Clinical Medicine: Jessica Schmit, M.D., Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
Best Educator-Cardiovascular: Robb Romp, M.D., Pediatric Cardiology
Best Educator-Endocrine Systems: Hussein Abdullatif, M.D., Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
Best Educator-Preparation for Residency: Will Sasser, M.D., Pediatric Critical Care, and Michael Barnett, Palliative Care
Endocrine Systems: Hussein Abdullatif, M.D., Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
Best Clinical Department on the Birmingham Campus: Pediatrics
Best Clinical Educator, Birmingham Campus: Chang Wu, M.D., Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and Swetha Pinninti, M.D., Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Best Clinical Department on the Huntsville Campus: Pediatrics
Best Clinical Department on the Montgomery Campus: Pediatrics
Best Clinical Department on the Tuscaloosa Campus: Pediatrics
Best Clinical Educator, Tuscaloosa Campus: Heather Taylor, M.D.
Dr. James elected fellows of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Scott James, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, was elected a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
Dr. Sasser selected for educational leadership cohort
Will Sasser, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, has been selected for the Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) Leadership in Educational Academic Development (LEAD) cohort.
Dr. Sorrentino presents at FemInPem Conference
Annalise Sorrentino, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, gave a Ted Talk at the FemInPem conference in Chicago on September 22, 2023.
Pediatrics welcomes one new faculty member in September 2023
The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed one new faculty member in the month of September. Please join us in making them feel at home!
Meghan Harrison, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Read moreDr. Kane receives a 2023 Inspiration Award from the AMA Women Physicians Section
Andrea Kane, M.D., assistant professor in the division of Neonatology, received a 2023 Inspiration Award from the American Medical Association (AMA) Women Physicians Section.
Dr. CaJacob recognized by Office of Patient Experience and Engagement
Amy CaJacob, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology has been recognized by the Office of Patient Experience and Engagement for the exceptional care provided to her patients.
Dr. Metrock named director of Pediatric Neuro-oncology Program
Laura “Katie” Metrock, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, has been selected to take over as director of the Pediatric Neuro-oncology Program starting October 1, 2023. In this capacity, Dr. Metrock will oversee and grow and develop clinical, research, and educational aspects of the neuro-oncology program.
Dr. Gupta elected as vice chair of AGA Pediatric Gastroenterology & Developmental Biology
Sandeep Gupta, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition, has been elected to serve as the vice chair of the Pediatric Gastroenterology & Developmental Biology for the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).
EBNEO Impact Article of the Month August 2023
Ariel Salas, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Neonatology, is the lead author on the Impact Article of the Month for August 2023 for Evidence-Based Neonatology (EBNEO).
Dr. Tofil receives the 2023 Wallace Alexander Clyde Distinguished Service Award
Nancy Tofil, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, received the 2023 Wallace Alexander Clyde Distinguished Service Award from the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
15 pediatric faculty receive promotions in 2023
Congratulations to the 15 faculty promoted effective October 1, 2023!
Read moreAlabama Maternal and Child Health Leadership Network holds networking event for trainees
The Alabama Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership Network recently gathered for a joint networking event on the UAB campus.
Pediatrics welcomes seven new faculty members in August 2023
The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed seven new faculty members in the month of August. Please join us in making them feel at home!
Dr. Wilson receives NIH Loan Repayment Program award
Hope Wilson, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, received a Loan Repayment Program (LRP) award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).