Careers News

The path to a career in medicine and health care is unique for every person. For some, the first spark of interest occurred while they were answering the call for a different kind of service in the military. In advance of Veterans Day, UAB Medicine magazine talked with several military veterans at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine to learn how their time in the armed forces impacted their professional lives and their journeys to medicine. With a unique blend of experience, dedication, and compassion, they continue to make a profound impact on the lives of others, embodying the true spirit of sacrifice.

UAB Health System, Hospital and School of Medicine leadership celebrated with UAB St. Vincent’s leaders, caregivers and associates on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Leaders commemorated the day with employees at UAB St. Vincent’s locations in Birmingham, Trussville, Pell City, Chilton County, Blount County and Highway 119.

Oct. 23 is National Medical Assistants Day, which highlights the important work that certified medical assistants (CMAs) do in clinics and hospitals nationwide. Join UAB Medicine in recognizing the excellence of our own CMA staff and their crucial role in our mission to deliver the highest quality, most compassionate care possible.

Days after finishing her first semester of medical school, Amaris Elston awoke in a hospital room. She felt drained as her body started to adjust to its new reality.

It is easier, statistically speaking, to get into the NFL from a Division 1 football team than it is to get into a genetic counseling program in the United States and Canada.

We would like to congratulate the recipients of the 2024 UAB Medicine Excellence Awards, the highest honor available for staff. See this year’s winners below.

Each year, thousands of people arrive at UAB Medicine’s emergency department with potentially life-threatening complications from diabetes, congestive heart failure and high blood pressure.

UAB Hospital was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released today. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area.

Last week, the University of Alabama at Birmingham partnered with Whitfield Regional Hospital to launch the first UAB Tele-Intensive Care Unit expanded hospital. With this collaboration, Whitfield now has access to 24-hour Tele-ICU support including a team of experienced ICU nurses and tele-intensivists stationed at UAB. The Tele-ICU allows patients to receive vital care closer to their homes, saving valuable time and extending much-needed services.

Dawn Bulgarella, chief executive officer of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System and UAB/Ascension St. Vincent’s Alliance, was recently elected president of the Birmingham Regional Council of the Alabama Hospital Association. The election took place at the association’s recent annual meeting.

UAB Nursing would like to congratulate the latest nurse residents on completing their program. The Nurse Residency is a comprehensive, 12-month program for newly licensed nurses that helps them transition into more competent clinical practice.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham celebrated the relocation and expansion of services of its primary care clinic in the Birmingham area today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new clinic location in Lee Branch. The staff at UAB Medicine Lee Branch Primary and Specialty Care will see adult patients for a wide range of non-emergency medical conditions.