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UAB resident leaders complete Chief Residents Leadership Development WorkshopMay 19, 2025Fourteen UAB chief residents recently completed the Chief Residents Leadership Development Workshop. The program, presented by the UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office, was held on May 9, 2025.
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Know the symptoms: Pancreatic cancerMay 19, 2025There are several ways one can increase their health and reduce the strain put on their pancreas through diet and wellness modifications.
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Hulcher awarded in seven categories at the second annual UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Excellence in Communications AwardsMay 16, 2025Allie Hulcher, UAB Department of Surgery communications specialist and Trauma Survivors Network coordinator for the UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, was recognized with numerous awards at the UAB Marnix E. Heersink Excellence in Communications Awards.
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Mustian participates in Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Fellowship WebinarMay 15, 2025UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery Assistant Professor Margaux Mustian, M.D., MSPH, participated in the Society for Surgery of Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Complex General Surgery Fellowship Virtual Grand Rounds Webinar.
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Gillis selected for Southern Surgical Association Leadership Development ProgramMay 12, 2025UAB Division of Breast & Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor Andrea Gillis, M.D., MSPH, has been selected for the Southern Surgical Association (SSA) Leadership Development Program (LDP) -- a prestigious recognition awarded to emerging surgical leaders.
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UAB celebrates trauma survivors at second annual Heroes and Healers GalaMay 12, 2025The UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery honored survivors of traumatic injury and their families, as well as first responders and healthcare professionals, at the second annual UAB Heroes and Healers Gala on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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Abbas honored at ACS Advocacy and Health Policy CompetitionMay 9, 2025UAB General Surgery Resident Alizeh Abbas, M.D., recently earned third place in the ACS Advocacy and Health Policy Abstract Competition at the American College of Surgeons' 2025 Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.
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Health care professionals gather to support the arts in AlabamaMay 7, 2025On February 22 and April 12, members of the Health Pros for the ASO Giving Society gathered for concerts and receptions in support of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO). Health Pros for the ASO is a giving society made up of medical professionals across all disciplines and roles who support the ASO and seek to preserve it for future generations.
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UAB PDC welcomes new additions to clinical teamMay 7, 2025The UAB Pancreatobiliary Disease Center (PDC) is honored to welcome new staff and faculty to support patients across the Southeast and beyond.
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UAB General Surgery Residency hosts annual Research DayMay 5, 2025UAB General Surgery Residency hosted its annual Resident Research Day on April 14, 2025.
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Still featured on UAB MedCastMay 5, 2025UAB Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Assistant Professor Sasha Still, M.D., joined UAB MedCast to discuss how aortic disease presents itself in women and potential avenues for treatment specialization.
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Department of Surgery faculty and staff honored for years of service at UABMay 5, 2025Four faculty and staff members from the UAB Department of Surgery were recognized at the annual UAB Service Awards, which celebrates employees for their long-term dedication to UAB.
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Celebrating 35 Years of excellence: Fix honored for lifelong contributions to UAB SurgeryMay 1, 2025UAB Division of Plastic Surgery Professor R. Jobe Fix, M.D., has completed 35 years of service at the UAB Department of Surgery, combining patient care and commitment to medical education.
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Kennedy begins term as new SSAT presidentMay 1, 2025Executive Vice Chair of Surgery Gregory Kennedy, M.D., Ph.D., begins his term this month as President of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT).
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19 faculty honored with 2025 Dean’s Excellence AwardsApril 30, 2025The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is proud to announce the 19 winners of the 2025 Dean's Excellence Awards for Faculty.
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A legacy of excellence: UAB Surgery faculty members honored with prestigious James IV Traveling FellowshipApril 28, 2025The UAB Department of Surgery continues to be well-represented among recipients of the prestigious James IV Traveling Fellowship, a testament to the department’s commitment to advancing surgical innovation and global collaboration.
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Beck and Sickels publish surprising findings on spinal drain usage and effectsApril 25, 2025Adam Beck, M.D., Holt A. McDowell Jr., M.D., Endowed Chair of Vascular Surgery at UAB and UAB Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident, Angela Sickels, M.D., aimed to determine what part of the population benefited from prophylactic drains.
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Kopecky to co-moderate the ACS Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative CareApril 24, 2025UAB Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Kimberly Kopecky, M.D., MSCI, will co-moderate the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative Care, which will be hosted on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 7:00–8:30 p.m.
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Department of Surgery hosts 2025 Research Retreat DayApril 24, 2025The UAB Department of Surgery hosted an in-depth research retreat this April. The event brought together faculty, trainees, and staff for a day full of learning, collaboration, and innovation across each of the nine divisions of the department.
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Know the symptoms: Pancreatic cancerApril 23, 2025This year, approximately 1,000 Alabama residents will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. With a trending increase in cases for patients under the age of 55, we can all familiarize ourselves with common signs and symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer to reduce our risk and identify key indicators of the disease.
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Save the Date: Pancreatobiliary Disease Center (PDC) to host second annual Hops & Hope FairApril 22, 2025UAB's Pancreatobiliary Disease Center (PDC) will host its second annual Hops & Hope Fair fundraiser at Cahaba Brewing Company on Saturday, May 31, from 12 - 6 p.m., for an afternoon of family-friendly fun.
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Fonseca completes Johns Hopkins Strategic Healthcare Leadership programApril 3, 2025UAB Department of Surgery Associate Professor Annabelle Fonseca, M.D., MHS, has completed the Johns Hopkins Strategic Healthcare Leadership program, a four-month immersive experience that prepares experienced healthcare professionals for the next steps in their career.
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Jain awarded plenary presentation in hepatobiliary tract diseases at SSAT 2025March 30, 2025UAB General Surgery research resident Tejeshwar Jain, M.D., was recognized for his project, "Targeting the gut microbiome improves anti-tumor cytotoxic CD8 T-cell response against hepatocellular carcinoma," which was nominated as one of the best hepatobiliary tract abstracts and will be presented at the plenary session at the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT).
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Tariq and Eudailey chosen to present at the AATS Cardiothoracic Resident Case Report CompetitionMarch 28, 2025UAB Surgery resident Marvi Tariq, M.D., and UAB Cardiothoracic Surgery Assistant Professor Kyle Eudailey, M.D., have been selected to present the project titled, "Hail Mary or new standard of care?
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Dixon selected for Alabama Schweitzer Fellowship ProgramMarch 28, 2025Research resident Shanquell Dixon, M.D., M.S., has been selected for the Alabama Schweitzer Fellowship Program for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Match Day 2025: Fourteen residents match in UAB Department of Surgery training programsMarch 28, 2025UAB Department of Surgery is honored to welcome 14 residents across three residency programs in the 2025 Match.
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Abbas elected to the NRMP Board of DirectorsMarch 24, 2025UAB General Surgery Research Resident Alizeh Abbas, M.D., has been elected to serve on the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Board of Directors for the next two years.
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UAB hosts second annual Heroes and Healers GalaMarch 20, 2025Join us for a special evening at the Heroes and Healers Gala, where we celebrate the incredible resilience of survivors of traumatic injuries and honor those dedicated healthcare professionals who support their journeys. In honor of Trauma Awareness Month in May, the UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery is hosting its second annual Heroes and Healers Gala on May 2, at 6:30 p.m.
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Zope receives 2025 AAS Outstanding Resident Research Award in Clinical OutcomesMarch 13, 2025UAB General Surgery Resident Madhushree Zope, M.D., M.S., has received the 2025 Association for Academic Surgery Outstanding Resident Research Award in Clinical Outcomes for her project titled “Feasibility of Post-Operative Telehealth for Pediatric Surgical Patients in Malawi."
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Rowse discusses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome on UAB MedcastMarch 13, 2025UAB Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Assistant Professor Jarrad Rowse, M.D., was recently featured on UAB’s MedCast to discuss insights into thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), and his approach to treating the condition.