Developing the next generation of leaders
In the Department of Pathology, we believe that leadership development is essential to advancing our mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Strong leaders inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and help create an environment where faculty, staff, and trainees can thrive.
Our commitment to leadership development extends beyond professional growth. We invest in programs and opportunities that help individuals strengthen their leadership skills, expand their perspectives, and build the confidence needed to take on new challenges and responsibilities. By supporting emerging and established leaders alike, we are cultivating a culture of continuous learning, mentorship, and engagement.
The individuals featured on this page are alumni of several leadership development programs. Through their participation, they have demonstrated a commitment to personal growth, team success, and the future of our department. Their accomplishments reflect the Department of Pathology’s dedication to developing leaders who will shape our organization and positively impact the communities we serve for years to come.
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2026
UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership
- Oyedele Adeyi, M.D., C. Bruce Alexander Endowed Professor, Anatomic Pathology, 12th cohort, Spring 2026
Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM)
- Lalita R. Shevde-Samant, Ph.D., Endowed Professor in Experimental Cancer Therapeutics, Molecular & Cellular Pathology, Summer 2026
UAB Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead (SAIL) Program
- Nirupama Singh, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Laboratory Medicine, 8th cohort, Spring 2026
- Camilla Margaroli Bell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Molecular & Cellular Pathology, 9th cohort, Fall 2026
UAB Emerging Leaders Series (ELS)
- Jessica Hodges, HRP Generalist, 5th cohort, Summer 2026
- Earkiyah King, HRP Generalist, 5th cohort, Summer 2026
- Megan Amerson-Brown, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Laboratory Medicine, 6th cohort, Fall 2026
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2025
UAB Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead (SAIL) Program
- Megan Amerson-Brown, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Laboratory Medicine, 7th cohort, Fall 2025
UAB Emerging Leaders Series (ELS)
- C. Ryan Miller, M.D., Ph.D., Vishnu B. Reddy Translational Research Endowed Professor, Neuropathology, Division Director, Neuropathology, 4th cohort, Fall 2025
Elevate Leadership Academy
- Frida Rosenblum, M.D., Associate Professor, Anatomic Pathology, Spring 2025
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2024
UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership
- Brandi C. McCleskey, M.D., Associate Professor, Forensics, Vice Chair for Education, Associate Residency Program Director, 9th cohort, Fall 2024
- Lalita R. Shevde-Samant, Ph.D., Endowed Professor in Experimental Cancer Therapeutics, Molecular & Cellular Pathology, 9th cohort, Fall 2024
- Shi Wei, M.D., Ph.D., Hazel Gore, M.B.B.S., Endowed Professor in Women's Health, Division Director, Women's Health, 9th cohort, Fall 2024
LEading Advancing Developing (LEAD)
- Hua Guo, M.D., M.S., Associate Professor, Section Head, Breast Pathology, Women’s Health Division, Spring 2024
- Frida Rosenblum, M.D., Associate Professor, Anatomic Pathology, Spring 2024
- Chad Siniard, M.D., Associate Professor, Laboratory Medicine, Fall 2024
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2023
UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership
- Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, M.D., Ph.D., Robert and Ruth Anderson Endowed Chair in Pathology, Chair, UAB Pathology, 7th cohort, Fall 2023
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2022
UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership
- Shuko Harada, M.D., Professor, Genomic Diagnostics and Bioinformatics, Vice Chair for Engagement, 5th cohort, Fall 2022
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2020
UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership
- C. Ryan Miller, M.D., Ph.D., Vishnu B. Reddy Translational Research Endowed Professor, Neuropathology, Division Director, Neuropathology, 3rd cohort, Fall 2020
- Rakesh Patel, Ph.D., Victor Darley-Usmar, Ph.D., Endowed Professor, Division Director, Molecular & Cellular Pathology, 3rd cohort, Fall 2020
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2019
UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership
- Alexander Craig Mackinnon, M.D., Ph.D., Robert B. Adams Endowed Professor, Executive Vice Chair, Division Director, Genomic Diagnostics & Bioinformatics, 1st cohort, Spring 2019