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Welcome to the Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences

As part of the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) we are preparing and advancing students in health professions careers in clinical, research, and academia. We offer access to interprofessional faculty and research, as well as laboratory and clinical experience through the UAB Health System and other healthcare facilities.

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""Our department offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students entering or already in clinical and diagnostic healthcare professions. Here are a few notable facts about our programs:


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Department Spotlights

New PA Student Scholarship

New PA Student Scholarship

Two Named AHEC Scholars

Two Named AHEC Scholars

Research Spotlight

Research Spotlight

Latest News

  • Mamie Coats honored with UAB Faculty Senate award
    On October 28, 2025, Mamie Coats, Biomedical and Health Sciences co-director, received the UAB Faculty Senate award for Outstanding New Senator.
  • UAB student represents PA program on Capitol Hill
    Second-year Physician Associate Studies student, Eleanor Williams, was selected as one of 18 physician associate students in the U.S to represent their program on Capitol Hill.
  • Krystle Glasgow recognized with UAB Young Alumni Rising Star Award
    Krystle Glasgow, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Sciences faculty member, was awarded the UAB Young Alumni Rising Star Award.