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UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Located at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of the country's premier research universities

09/11/2026

25 years ago:

On 9/11, UAB Center for Injury Science Senior Manager Shannon Stephens was in New York for a conference. With years of experience as a paramedic, he didn’t hesitate to volunteer to help survivors. He was crossing the Brooklyn Bridge when the second tower fell, making his way to Ground Zero: “You are trained to go into a chaotic environment, and you try to prioritize care.”

Hear his experience of that day, via WBRCnews: https://www.wbrc.com/2026/09/09/im-paramedic-birmingham-can-we-help-alabama-paramedic-reflects-helping-911-victims-25-years-later/

09/09/2026

We are Heersink. Defying expectations, proving what can be done, and daring to be different.

09/08/2026

Service is an integral part of our medical students' journey, and our MS1s kicked off their medical education by giving back through Orientation Service Day. By supporting local nonprofits, students began building connections with the Birmingham community they will serve throughout their time in medical school.

“Working with the incoming MS1s was incredibly rewarding. It was inspiring to see their commitment to serving the community from the very beginning of medical school.” — Olivia Keating, MS4

09/07/2026

Can heat affect more than just physical health? We asked Matthew Macaluso, D.O., from the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, some myths vs. facts about how heat can affect mental health.

Learn more about how high temperatures affect mood, sleep, and stress at the link in our bio.

09/04/2026

As summer comes to an end, students and parents are getting ready to go back to school.

Farah Lubin, Ph.D., distinguished Triton Endowed Professor and vice chair of Trainee Engagement and Development in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Neurobiology, offers research-backed strategies to help students keep their brains healthy and succeed this school year.

Read more at the link in the comments.

09/03/2026

From proud smiles to heartfelt embraces, these moments capture the celebration of unwavering support that helped our students reach this milestone. 💚

09/02/2026

Myopia, or nearsightedness, has experienced an epidemic increase over the past six decades, largely impacting children and adolescents. Researchers are calling it a "myopia boom.”

A new study, led by Rafael Grytz, Ph.D., Dennis Endowed Professor of Glaucoma Research in the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, suggests that controlled exposure to the indigo light could be an effective treatment for myopia.

Read more at the link in the comments.

09/01/2026

The UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office is proud to welcome its 13th cohort of the Institute for Leadership! This program is designed to empower leaders as they help shape the future of UAB Medicine.

Learn more about the 19 individuals at the link in the comments.

UAB Montgomery Regional Medical Campus

08/27/2026

Erin DeLaney, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Brewer-Heslin Award for Professionalism in Medicine.

“I am sincerely honored to be selected for the 2026 Brewer-Heslin Award," said DeLaney. "It recognizes what I value most about what we do at UAB – caring compassionately for our patients with professionalism, while training the next generation of physicians. It is a privilege to do this work. I am incredibly thankful to my department for their continued support and nomination, as well as to the Heersink School of Medicine for this recognition.”

Read more at the link in the comments.

08/25/2026

For 35 years, the Huntsville Rural Premedical Internship (HRPI) has inspired rural Alabama students to pursue careers in medicine and return home to serve their communities.

As HRPI celebrates this milestone, its legacy lives on through the physicians improving lives across Alabama every day.

Read more at the link in the comments and swipe through a photo compilation celebrating 35 years of memories.

UAB Medicine Huntsville

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1670 University Boulevard
Birmingham, AL
35233

Telephone

+12059341111

Website

https://www.uab.edu/medicine

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