Following a busy interview season, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is excited to welcome four new PGY 1 residents.

We are pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Chief Residents in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. David Berry, D.O.

Rehabilitation psychologists help patients with disabilities and chronic health conditions maximize their health and holistic well-being. Casey Azuero, Ph.D., explains these psychologists’ unique qualifications and how they function on interdisciplinary teams to address the full context of a patient’s recovery.

The risk of falling and having fall-related problems increases with age. To help reduce this risk, UAB Medicine’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Falls Clinic was created to help patients age 50 or older who are experiencing falls or balance problems.

UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine's Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and UAB Medicine's Spain Rehabilitation Center were well represented at the 27th Annual Rehabilitation Psychology Conference (American Psychological Association Division 22) in Louisville, Kentucky.

UAB’s Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation traveled the globe with their winning table display at the Heersink School of Medicine Cultural Connections Food Fair on February 6, 2025.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is a distinguished medical specialty dedicated to enhancing and restoring functional capacity and quality of life for individuals affected by physical impairments or disabilities.

A grant through UAB’s HSF-GEF program is funding the purchase of an advanced 3D printer for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Lab in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, which will make UAB’s Amputee Clinic the first in Alabama, and one of the few nationwide, to offer 3D-printed sockets for prosthetics.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) is excited to announce the creation of the North American Spine Society (NASS) recognized Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship, which will begin August 2025.  Berdale S. Colorado, D.O., MPH will serve as Program Director and Lisa Koplik Humphries, M.D.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Danielle Powell, M.D., has been appointed to the Alabama Board of Home Medical Equipment by the Office of Governor Kay Ivey.

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) results in fluctuating control of voluntary activities. PM&R Associate Professor Victor Mark, M.D.

In his role, Topgun works with patients to achieve their functional goals, such as improving their balance, stamina, ability to walk and overall motivation.

UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine providers share their top tips for injury prevention among performing artists.

Twenty-two UAB leaders graduated among the ninth cohort of the UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership on Dec. 11, 2024.

A 3D printer for prosthetics, navigation for patients on dialysis and a new electron microscope are three of the 11 projects to receive funding. The HSF-GEF faculty grants program is a way for UAB to support innovative ideas from its researchers and clinicians.

Research suggests that gratitude can help people manage difficult emotions more effectively and have better control over their reaction to negative events.

Giving back has physical and mental benefits, including boosting happiness, reducing stress and enhancing self-esteem.

Twenty-two UAB employees recently graduated from the Emerging Leaders Series (ELS) fall 2024 leadership development program. The program, presented by UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO), recognized its second cohort of graduates at a ceremony on Nov.

UAB helps meet the needs of adults with spina bifida by providing care as one of the only adult spina bifida clinics in the Southeast.

This designation recognizes rehabilitation facilities that lead the nation in medical research and complex treatment and that drive innovative research for the entire field of rehabilitation. 

An expert from the new UAB Falls Clinic provides tips on how to keep older adults safe from falls.

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office welcomed 22 individuals in its ninth cohort of Institute for Leadership in August 2024.

After two months in the hospital, Blake was sent home the day before his 30th birthday. Since Blake has been home, he has continued to attend therapy sessions and take steps to regain his independence.

Experts from the UAB School of Dentistry say dental anxiety is common but manageable.

Megan Hays, Ph.D., provides five tips for coping with stress and anxiety this election season.

Dale Colorado, DO, MPH, has been named assistant dean for Student Experience, a new position established in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine to support medical students in the learning environment.

John Huffstutler, Nancy Parsons and Angel Simmons are the second-quarter 2024 honorees of the UAB Values in Action Program. Nominations for third-quarter 2024 honorees are open through July 11.

The UA System Board of Trustees awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor to Robert Brunner, Yogesh Dwivedi, Helen Krontiras, Cora Elizabeth Lewis, David M. Morris and Michele H.

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office recently recognized 12 individuals in its fourth cohort of Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead (SAIL). The spring 2024 graduates received their certificates on April 9.

The Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion hosted the annual Women in Medicine and Science Promotion Reception April 11, which recognized women faculty promoted at the end of 2023. The honorees and their guests were greeted by Heersink leadership to celebrate their remarkable achievements.