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Congratulations to our Pediatric RAP Graduates:

The Health Equity Scholars program celebrated their graduating scholars on Wednesday, June 7 at the Ballard House.

Congratulations to our third cohort of Pediatric Residents Interested in Medical Education (PRIME) Scholars who will be completing residency this month!

L to R: Sam Gentle, Charli Cohen and Adolfo MolinaCharli Cohen, M.D., PGY-3 pediatric resident, received the 2023 Outstanding Resident Quality Improvement Project Award.

Top L to R: KirbyAnne Plessala, Sarah Prickett, David Taylor, and Andrew DonahueThe Pediatric Clerkship faculty is excited to recognize the following residents on being selected as a “Best Resident Educator” for their PGY class for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Jennifer Guimbellot, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, has been invited to become a member of the Center for Women's Reproductive Health (CWRH). 

L to R: Leah Bittles and Lauren NelsonThe Chu Family has generously donated funds to Children's of Alabama and the Department of Pediatrics to support educational initiatives. A portion of this donation has been set aside for the pediatric fellows to fund scholarships for fellows who apply. Candidates were selected on a competitive basis. These awards will provide funds for tuition, books and fees related to their educational endeavors.

Angel Liveoak RN, BSN, Clinical Informaticist, has received the Friend of the ED Award for her work with the Emergency Department on EPIC planning and rollout.

The Friend of the ED Award is presented by the Pediatric Emergency Department annually to an individual who goes above and beyond for patients in the pediatric emergency department. 

Congratulations Angel!

Top L to R: Aphton Lane, Kylee Miller, Ting Wei, Hugh Quach and Binh VuThe Dixon Foundation supports the Dixon Pediatric Fellowship training program for fellows who intend to pursue an academic career with a research emphasis (ranging from basic and translational science to education or QI-centric research) in approved pediatric subspecialties.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, nationally designated in 2006. Jewish immigration to America dates back to 1654 and peaked from the 1820s through 1924.

L to R: Walt Johnson, Adarsh Kulkarni and Cam HebsonThe Division of Pediatric Cardiology recognized Adarsh Kulkarni, M.D., as the winner of the 2023 Walt “The Rock” Johnson Worthiness in Pediatric Cardiology Award. 

Katherine English, a 3rd year PhD candidate in Dr. Matthew Alexander’s lab was recently accepted into the 2023 Mouse Development, Stem Cells, and Cancer course at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. 

Jackie Razzaghy, M.D., fellow in the Division of Neonatology, received the Fellows’ Clinical Award from the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) for her abstract titled, “Early and Exclusive Enteral Nutrition in Infants Born Very Preterm: A Randomized Controlled Trial”. 

The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed two new faculty members in the month of April. Please join us in making them feel at home! 

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) held its annual meeting in December 2022 in New Orleans, LA.

In the United States, more than half of children and adolescents experience one or more exposures to early life stress (ELS), such as household dysfunction, abuse, neglect and economic hardship. Recent analysis has shown that $748 billion annually in healthcare burdens, in Europe and North America, can be attributed to ELS effects.

L to R: Hannah Stone (Med-Peds), Lauren Rosati, Kelly Muterspaw, Kelsey Thetford, and Abby Davidson.Chile is a country of contrasts. Situated in a long, narrow stretch of land between vast mountain ranges and the Pacific Ocean, Chile is home to the temperate rainforests of Patagonia and the arid deserts of the Atacama to the north. Near the center of the country is its capital, Santiago, where we lived and worked last month. Going into the rotation, we expected to learn about all of the contrasts between healthcare in Chile and the United States. However, we ended up learning that the two countries are more similar than we initially suspected. 

For many Muslims, tonight (depending on the sighting of the moon) begins the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr or the end of the Holy month of fasting (Ramadan).  This is a time for celebrating with family and friends. Eid al-Fitr is also known as "Sweet Eid" and the "Festival of Sweets," because of the sweet treats enjoyed on this holiday. Let us all hope for an end to strife, both religious and secular, justice and respect for ALL people, at home and abroad. Eid Mubarak.

Mitch

On behalf of the Department of Pediatrics, we appreciate the significant contributions of all of our Administrative Professionals. You are key to our success and central to our mission by enabling us to take care of the children of Alabama. We honor you on April 26, but are thankful for you each and every day of the year.

DOP Staff Wellness and Recognition Committee

The Pediatric Scholarship Day Committee is thrilled to say that the 8th annual event was a great success!