UAB School of Medicine

How to Provide More Physicians to Practice in Rural Alabama

Nov 01, 2023 at 12:30 pm by steve

By Paula Clawson, Program Manager at UAB School of Medicine   Just about every doctor in Alabama treats at least some rural patients as part of their practice. If you&r.... Read More

UAB Academy Aims to Reinvigorate Educational Curriculum through Mentorship

Dec 17, 2019 at 07:14 pm by steve

In September, the UAB School of Medicine opened the UAB Healthcare Educators Academy. Led by co-chairs Carolina Harada, MD, associate professor of medicine and assistant dean.... Read More

New Primary Care Tract Welcomes First Students This Summer

Apr 18, 2018 at 03:08 pm by steve

With only 73 physicians per 10,000 residents, a 2012 survey ranked Alabama 45th in the country in primary physicians per capita. In rural areas, where transportation can also.... Read More

Dr. Bryan Balentine: Medical Missions Introduce A Different World

May 14, 2014 at 04:11 pm by steve

Bryan Balentine was a college student with an eye toward pre-med when his local church invited him to go along on a mission trip to Romania. "I had no medical training yet, so.... Read More
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January 2025

Jan 10, 2025 at 11:39 am by kbarrettalley

Your January 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!