44 Interns Match to UAB IM Residency Program
On Friday, March 21, medical schools across the country celebrated 2025 Match Day. The Tinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency Program joined in the excitement by welcoming 44 interns to train here. The program matched 37 Categorical, 4 Med-Peds, 2 ABIM Research Pathway, and 1 Med-Genetics trainees from 21 medical schools. The new interns will join UAB this summer.
L to R: William Christopher Illiano, Jared Luke Ridgeway, Aly Nguyen, Salomon Alejandro Roman Soto, Tanvee Sinha, James Stallworth, Jr., Kameron Anderson Agerla, and Gnyata Patel
DOM Celebrates Spring 2025 STAR Awardee for Staff Excellence
The Department of Medicine is proud to recognize Elizabeth “Lisa” Forte, MBA, as the recipient of the 2025 Spring DOM STAR Award for Staff Excellence. Lisa is a clinical research administrative manager for the STI Program in the Division of Infectious Diseases. In her role, Lisa is responsible for creating budgets, strategizing grant submissions, and overall program organization. Her team praises her for her meticulous nature and consideration. Congrats on this honor, Lisa!
L to R: Christina Muzny, M.D., MSPH, Will Geisler, M.D., MPH, Lisa Forte, MBA, Olivia Van Gerwen, M.D.
DOM Presents "State of Our Department" Address
On Wednesday, more than 200 DOM employees gathered in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium for the annual State of Our Department Address. Interim Chair Dr. Mark Dransfield and the 10 division directors celebrated 2024 achievements, including leadership transitions, expanded patient care, advancements in education, and groundbreaking research.
Crowds Gather for Annual Colon on the Corner
The Kirklin Clinic was full of energy yesterday morning for UAB Employee Wellness' annual Colon on the Corner event which raised awareness for colorectal cancer. Staff from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology handed out UAB swag, discussed the importance of colon screenings, and served free coffee. The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, Viva Health, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama, and Cologuard were also in attendance. Cheers to UAB Employee Wellness for another successful year of Colon on the Corner!
L to R: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology staff Katie Green, Rachel Morris, RN, Megan Hemphill, Kennard Craig, Artemise Rue-Johnson, Jacalyn Witherspoon
5 Deserving Recipients Honored at DOM STAR Staff Reception
On Tuesday afternoon, the Department of Medicine proudly celebrated its five 2024 DOM STAR Staff awardees at the 3rd Annual Reception in the Wallace Tumor Institute Lobby. Brittany Martin, David Clabough, Olivia Krantz, Tanya Sloane, and Ellen Lazzarre, CRNP, were honored for their outstanding accomplishments and invaluable contributions to the Department and UAB. Following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed refreshments, photos, and laughter with their team members and families. Congratulations to this deserving group!
L to R: Olivia Krantz, Brittany Martin, Tanya Sloane, David Clabough, and Ellen Lazzare, CRNP