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Mark Dransfield, MD (Professor, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine) will lead the UAB arm of a multi-site study to explore how vaping, environment and lifestyle impact long-term lung health in millennials. Findings from the study will arm doctors with information to recognize respiratory problems early and intervene before patients develop chronic lung disease.

Callie Stein, MD, solicit patient feedback for resident evaluations.

General Internal Medicine faculty Erin Snyder, MD (Associate Professor) and Teresa Bryan, MD (Professor) have developed an “old school” survey to solicit feedback for residents providing care in the BVAMC Red Clinic and the UAB IM4 Clinic. The questionnaire asks patients to rank their physicians on a 1-5 scale to report. Patient response has been overwhelmingly positive, with overall ratings at 4.9. The free text comments were also terrific:

- She listened and answered questions. She also looked up information about my specific concerns regarding (my condition).

- Patient, great bedside manner! I request (this MD) for next appointment.

- Amazing. He listened to what I said.

GIM faculty KeAndrea Titer, MD, and Stephen Russell, MD, are leading a program to study and reduce physician burnout among our residents, along with three other hospitals around the nation. Dr. Russell and Dr. Titer will implement the AMA “Re-imagining Residency” grant with the goal of improving resident wellness and clinical skills.

The Alabama/Mississippi Chapter of the American College of Physicians held its annual meeting last weekend, bringing together internists from both states, 8 residency programs, and 3 medical schools. UAB’s star shined especially bright with numerous recognitions of our faculty and trainees. Of special note is our winning Jeopardy team who will advance to the national competition in Los Angeles next year: Sean Carter, MD,  Andrew Schaffer, MD, and Adam Taylor, MD, pictured left with meeting co-chairs Dr. Rob Smola (far left) and Dr. Wes Aldred from Mississippi (far right).

The American Geriatrics Society recognized Kellie Flood, MD, (Associate Professor, Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care) as their National Clinician of the Year. The entire ACE team gathered last week to celebrate Dr. Flood’s extraordinary contributions to the healthcare of older adults. The Department adds three cheers in honor of this amazing physician!