Program Director

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Director Focus Area

Medical Education
Outreach and Advocacy
Career Development for Subspecialty

Hometown

Mobile, AL

Medical School

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Residency

Pediatrics - Cincinnati’s Children Medical Center

Fellowship

Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Cincinnati’s Children Medical Center

Birmingham’s Best Food and/or Drink

Gianmarco’s, Tre Luna, Uptown area, Blueprint on 3rd, Automatic Seafood, Soho Social, Pizzeria GM and Urban Cookhouse.

Birmingham Must-See

Regions Park, The Vulcan, Birmingham Zoo, Railroad Park, Moss Rock, McWane Center, Top Golf, Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, Oak Mountain State Park. Shopping at the Summit, Homewood, Crestline Village, Mountain Brook Village

Faculty Bio

Senior Associate Program Director

Pediatric Critical Care

Director Focus Area

Simulation
Medical Education
Policies and Promotion

Hometown

Niskayuna, NY

Medical School

The Ohio State University

Residency

Med-Peds - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Fellowship

Pediatric Critical Care - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham’s Best Food and/or Drink

Birmingham District Brewing Company’s West Coast IPA

Birmingham Must-See

Oak Mountain State Park

Faculty Bio

Associate Program Director

Academic General Pediatrics

Director Focus Area

Primary Care Clinic
Career Development for General Pediatrics

Hometown

West Memphis, AR

Medical School

University of Arkansas

Residency

Pediatrics - University of Arkansas

Birmingham’s Best Food and/or Drink

Satterfield's & Gianmarco’s

Birmingham Must-See

So many things….The outdoors! From Oak Mountain State Park to Ruffner Mountain to the view from The Vulcan.

Associate Program Director

Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Director Focus Area

Resident Wellness
Resident/ Faculty Mentoring

Hometown

I grew up in Marietta, GA, but Birmingham is home now.

Medical School

University of Alabama at Birmingham 

Residency

Pediatrics - University of Alabama at Birmingham (Will and I were in the same class!)

Chief Resident

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham’s Best Food and/or Drink

So many! Ovenbird (go with a group and let the chef choose!), LaPaz, Gianmarco’s Wine Bar and Pizzeria and SoHo Social.

Birmingham Must-See

Legion Soccer!! While you wait for kickoff, visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or any of our amazing parks.

Associate Program Director

Pediatric Critical Care

Director Focus Area

Resident and Faculty Evaluations
PRIME - Pediatric Residents Interested in Medical Education

Hometown

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina

Residency

Pediatrics - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Fellowship

Pediatric Critical Care - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham’s Best Food and/or Drink

Saw’s Sweet Tea Fried Chicken, runner up: Brick and Tin Brisket Panini

Birmingham Must-See

Oak Mountain State Park – amazing hiking/running/biking trails, Botanical Gardens – beautiful (and free!), any of the many city overlooks (Vulcan Park)

Associate Program Director

Pediatric Critical Care

Director Focus Area

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives
Health Equity Scholars Program

Hometown

Bessemer, AL

Medical School

UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Residency

Pediatrics - University of North Carolina

Fellowship

Pediatric Critical Care - UAB

Birmingham’s Best Food and/or Drink

Yo Mama’s Chicken and Waffles, Runner up: Beef Barbacoa Quesadilla from El Barrio

Birmingham Must-See

Educational - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute – great understanding of the contributions Birmingham had to the Civil Rights Movement. Best View of the City – Vulcan Park.

2025-2026 Chief Resident

Hometown

Harvest, AL

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

General pediatrics, endocrinology

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

I knew I would be surrounded by the most caring, supportive, and fun co-residents, program directors and faculty! I also felt valued as a person and knew my training would be excellent. It brings me great joy to walk into a beautiful and extra-special children's hospital each day!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading, barre class, walking

Fun Fact

I have seen 2 space shuttle launches in person!

2024-2025 Chief Resident

Hometown

Jesup, GA

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

Medical College of Georgia

Career/Clinical Interests

Primary Care

Why did you choose UAB for your residency?

I had the incredible opportunity to do an away rotation here and fell in LOVE with the encouraging, supportive culture of the program. The residents and faculty are truly the best!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Hanging with my nephew and niece, SEC football, historical fiction novels, and true-crime podcasts.

Fun Fact

I was the "fire twirler" for UGA! Go Dawgs!

2024-2025 Chief Resident

Hometown

Lena, MS

Undergraduate

Mississippi State University

Medical School

University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

PICU, Heme/Onc, Hospitalist

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

I felt an instant connection with the people I met on my interview day at UAB. I grew up in a big, very close family and I knew that I wanted a residency program that would feel like a family to me. I felt so at home so quickly and felt like I’d found a perfect fit for me. The program would give me the opportunity to care for and learn from some of the sweetest, most complex patients in the Southeast since Children's has patients from all over the United States but also allow me to do it with people who would support me and invest in me outside of just the work environment over the next three years.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Traveling, specifically to the beach, cooking with my grandmother and mom, reading.

Fun Fact

I have an irrational fear of birds! (For no good reason that I can figure out!)

2025-2026 Chief Resident

Hometown

Morris, AL

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

General Pediatrics or Nephrology

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

As a UAB medical student I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the hard work and dedication that the UAB pediatrics residents bring to their work everyday. They stood out to me as such thoughtful, compassionate, and knowledgeable physicians. As a native of the Birmingham area, having the opportunity to serve the children of my home state alongside such physicians was the perfect opportunity!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading, playing board games, and spending time on/near water with family

Fun Fact

I was a patient of Children’s of Alabama when I was just a few months old!

2025-2026 Chief Resident

Hometown

Bossier City, LA

Undergraduate

Louisiana Tech University

Medical School

LSU Shreveport

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Hospital Medicine and/or Pediatric Intensive Care

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

UAB offers a wide variety of clinical experiences that I believe will help me become the best physician possible for my future patients. Also, the people and atmosphere here are one of a kind.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Baking, reading, outdoor activities

Fun Fact

My first language was Greek!

2025-2026 Chief Resident

Hometown

Augusta, GA

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

Medical College of Georgia

Career/Clinical Interests

NICU/Intensive Care

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

UAB stood out to me as a perfect blend of a large volume program with huge amounts of support and personalization in my training as a resident. It was clear that both attendings and administrative staff viewed residents as peers, spending time in not only educating, but also in building relationships with their teams. The UAB pediatrics program is a place that encourages the building up of others, and it creates an amazing culture of both professional and individual growth!

Hobbies/Special Interests

I enjoy games in any form, from sports like soccer and tennis to board games with friends! I also love cooking with my wife, Maggie, as well as going on hikes with my dog, Clementine!

Fun Fact

I have a severe bee allergy but for some reason I love beekeeper videos. I guess you want what you can't have.