Critical determinants of children's health and well-being are rooted in socioecological and behavioral factors that are beyond the typical purview of the health care system. To adequately address health, pediatricians must unpack these through the lens of child health equity. 

In March 2021, the UAB Pediatrics Residency Program launched the Health Equity Scholars (HES) Program as a 3-year longitudinal curriculum for pediatric and combined pediatric residents and fellows.

The curriculum consists of monthly two-hour didactic and experiential learning opportunities facilitated by trained faculty. Additionally, scholars participate in two weekend long community-based immersive experiences across Alabama per year. Areas scholars have visited include Selma, Tuskegee to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement, the Poarch Creek Nation Reservation to learn more about Alabama’s Native American community and North Alabama. These experiences enhance resident and fellow insight into the historical antecedents behind today’s pediatric health inequities. They simultaneously derive insight into the systems-based opportunities to improve health equity.
Scholars also participate in a health equity quality improvement project. 

We are excited to announce the scholars for this year 2023-2024! 

PGY 1s: Stephanie Smith, Jessica Corners

PGY 2s: Stacy Young, Harshadayani Jagadish Kumar, Kevin Roby, Renita Daniels

PGY 3s: Justin Bailey, Austin Oslock, Lauren Rosati