The University of Alabama at BirminghamDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training Program welcomed a group of eight new residents in July.

The PGY2 residents include David Berry, D.O., Ian Cummins, M.D., Nandan Patel, M.D., and Casey Roark, M.D.

The PGY1 residents include Victoria Christian, D.O. (Campbell University Jerry M Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine), Charlotte DeRose, D.O. (Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine), Katharyn Lindborg, M.D. (Florida State University College of Medicine), and Casey Pierce, M.D. (UAB Heersink School of Medicine).

This incoming PGY1 class will be the first group of residents to participate in a 4-year categorical residency program within UAB PM&R. Previously residents completed their intern year at Brookwood Baptist Hospital before joining UAB. This change to a 4-year program has long been a priority for PM&R leadership.

The department looks forward to the growing opportunities in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and supporting the development for the full 48-month PGY1-PGY4 PM&R residency program at UAB.