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Henry Ugo: What I Am Enjoying Most About the Nutrition Sciences PhD Program

OT and PT students participate in a patient-care simulation, with a first-year student acting as a patient and second-year students providing support during a mobility exercise.

Real-World Learning Through Innovation: UAB Hosts Fifth Annual Outside Hospital Simulation

David Morris: A Lasting Legacy of Empowering Students

Amanda Finn: Science Advocate for the Public

Jereme Wilroy Leads Team Advancing Accessible Exercise Research Through the CHIME Study

A group of OTD 6 students outside the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

OTD 6 Arrives: UAB Occupational Therapy Welcomes New Class

BMD faculty member earns grant to bring sustainability to the classroom

When the semester ends, it’s a time of reflection, a time when many faculty and staff across campus take a deep breath and think about what’s next.

UAB OT at AOTA INSPIRE 2026: Research, Education, and Student Scholarship

Tucker Receives Pilot Award to Examine Palliative Care Needs in Alabama Prisons

AOTA INSPIRE 2026: New Findings in Practice-Focused Research

AOTA INSPIRE 2026: Examining OT Education

AOTA INSPIRE 2026: OTD Students Showcase Scholarship

Genetic Counseling students bring STEM programming to Alabaster library

In partnership with Lister Hill Library, students from UAB’s Genetic Counseling program traveled to Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster, Alabama, to present their iteration of H.E.A.L.T.H. Lab.

Klaressa Washington awarded the SHP Excellence in Service Award

Each year, UAB’s School of Health Professions recognizes faculty and staff for their contributions over the past academic year. The Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences is honored to share that Klaressa Washington, Program Manager II, received the staff award for Excellence in Service at this year’s celebration.

Taylor Stewart named Emerging Leader by Alabama Rivers Alliance

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Alabama Rivers Alliance presented Taylor Stewart with the 2026 Emerging Leader Award.

UAB PA makes its debut with Red Mountain Theater Company

On Thursday, March 12, UAB Physician Associate Studies program got a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Dear Evan Hansen.”

BMD program launches Biotechnology minor

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Biomedical Sciences bachelor’s program is proud to launch its new Biotechnology minor. From cells to solutions, this minor equips its students with science that can transform care.

SHP Education Innovation Grant to fund photovoice initiative in WCDI Program

MSHA #1 in USNWR rankings again; OT and PT move up in rankings

Smiling UAB OT student holds a numbered eye chart for a South African child to read.

OT Study Abroad Program to South Africa offers meaningful experience and clarity on career path