L to R: Leah Bittles and Lauren NelsonThe Chu Family has generously donated funds to Children's of Alabama and the Department of Pediatrics to support educational initiatives. A portion of this donation has been set aside for the pediatric fellows to fund scholarships for fellows who apply. Candidates were selected on a competitive basis. These awards will provide funds for tuition, books and fees related to their educational endeavors.

Please join us in congratulating the Chu Family Educational Scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year:

Leah Bittles, M.D.
Pediatric Critical Care Fellow
The scholarship money will be used for her UAB Healthcare Quality & Safety Graduate Certificate.

Lauren Nelson, M.D.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
The scholarship money will be used for her Master of Science in Healthcare Simulation.