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L to R: Justin Bailey and David TaylorJustin Bailey, M.D., and David Taylor, M.D., were named the 2022 Joe LaRussa Interns of the Year.

L to R: Candice Dye and Claire CordesClaire Cordes, M.D., a 2022 UAB Pediatric resident graduate, is this year’s recipient of the the Carolyn Ashworth, M.D. Pediatric Primary Care Award.

Through the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) Partner Network Pilot Program, the CCTS aims to develop the future research workforce and combat health disparities in our region by supporting pilot research that addresses scientific questions across the translational spectrum.

L to R: McGee Hopper, Sergio Stagno and Emily PoindexterThe Pediatric Residency Program was honored to have Sergio Stagno, M.D., professor emeritus, give the annual “Last Lecture” on June 15th. Each year, chief residents select a speaker whom they feel has significantly impacted their education and development in residency.

Morissa Ladinsky, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, was elected to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the UAB Faculty Senate.

Sarah Bingham, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine, received the Pediatric Instructor of the Year Award by the UAB Emergency Medicine Residency Program.

Top L to R: James Dunville, Chloe Meyer Braun, Andrew Donahue, Natalie Soyster and David TaylorThe winners of the Resident Educator Award are recognized for their time and dedication to educating medical students during their Pediatric rotations. The award is voted on by each medical student throughout the year at the conclusion of their pediatric rotation.  

Tennille Webb, M.D., assistant professor in Division of Nephrology, has been recognized as the June 2022 American Society Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) member of the month. 

The Walt “The Rock” Johnson Award is given to the resident(s) with the highest cumulative score in the monthly Walt “The Rock” Johnson quiz. Congratulations to the 2022 winners: 

The Med-Peds Impact Award was started by the graduating class of 2021 to recognize a faculty member in each of internal medicine, pediatrics, and med-peds who most significantly impacted training as clinicians and educators. 

L to R: Diyva Goel and Karen WangThe Russell Cunningham Memorial Research Program is an eight-week summer internship and research program. Two students are selected and will work with faculty mentors from the Department of Pediatrics. This program was established by Dr. Sergio Stagno, Chair Emeritus of the UAB Department of Pediatrics, to honor the memory of Dr. Russell Cunningham. 

Namasivayam Ambalavanan M.D., professor in the Division of Neonatology has been appointed to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Committee on Fetus and Newborn. 

Nick CaJacob, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, has been named to the Epic Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialty Steering Board. He will serve a three-year term starting in July 2022.

Congratulations to our UAB Pediatric Fellowship Class of 2022. Thank you to all who helped us celebrate the graduates at a reception in their honor on May 24th.

Please see below where they will be going after completing fellowship training.

The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed one new faculty member in the month of May. Please join us in making them feel at home! 

Daphne Arnold, LICSW, PIP, associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology

L to R: James Dunville, Christina Campbell, Jakob Evans and Adolfo MolinaCongratulations to James Dunville, M.D., and Jakob Evans, M.D., on receiving the 2022 Outstanding Resident Quality Improvement Project Award!

Veronica Sanders, a student working the lab of Matthew Alexander, Ph.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurology, has been named a UAB Honors College Presidential Honors Fellowship for the summer of 2022.

L to R: Elizabeth Gunn and Meghan HarrisonThe 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.

The 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.

L to R: Marsha Reid and Stephanie PerryAfter more than 23 years of service to the UAB Department of Pediatrics, Marsha Reid, director of Clinical Operations, will be retiring on May 31, 2022.