On Wednesday, Department of Medicine employees gathered in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium as Wellness Council co-chairs Kaitlyn Waugaman, MPH, Josh Stripling, M.D., and subcommittee members shared key updates on the council’s progress. Council members identified improvement in efforts in leadership evaluation, clinical scheduling and communication, and onboarding and retention.
L to R: Council members Sylvia Huang, Ph.D., M.Ed, Artemise Rue-Johnson, Carolyn Walsh, MA, Kaitlyn Waugaman, MPH, RDN, LDN, and Josh Stripling, M.D.

Multidimensional Approach Expands Identification of COPD

Surya Bhatt, M.D., professor in PACCM, found that a new COPD diagnostic approach integrating respiratory symptoms and structural lung abnormalities on CT imaging better identified patients with COPD and excluded those with airflow obstruction but no symptoms or lung damage. This method could enhance diagnostic accuracy.

Nolan to Study CKMS in Women

Timiya Nolan, Ph.D., associate professor in GIMPOP, joins a multi-university initiative — Beyond One Size Fits All (B-FIT) — to undertake three different projects to better understand cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome in women.

Walker Receives Leonard Tow Humanism Award

Jeremey Walker, M.D., assistant professor in ID, received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation in recognition of his outstanding mentorship and example of humanism at UAB. He will deliver the 2025 White Coat ceremony speech at UAB.

Eaton Selected to Leadership Birmingham Class of 2026

Ellen Eaton, M.D., MPH, associate professor in ID, was selected to participate in the Leadership Birmingham Class of 2026. The program equips participants with insights and tools needed to build a better Birmingham.

Nanda Directs International Conference on ECG

Navin Nanda, M.D., distinguished professor in CVD, served as the Director of the 37th Annual International Conference on Recent Advances in Echocardiography and Allied Techniques. Over 60 national and international experts gathered in Chicago, Illinois, to present their cases.

DOM Warmly Welcomes...

We are thrilled to welcome Assistant Professor Palak Kachhadia, M.D., to the UAB Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She completed her fellowship at Michigan State University and will be providing care to patients at UAB Medical West and The Kirklin Clinic. Welcome to the team, Dr. Kachhadia!

DOM Faculty Development Celebrates a Year of Success

Last year, the Department of Medicine launched its Faculty Development program to provide comprehensive support and resources for faculty at all career stages. Since its inception, the program has successfully hosted seminars across all mission areas and career levels, graduated its inaugural TEACH DOM cohort, enhanced faculty onboarding and more!