L to R: Josh Bell, Kelsey Thetford, and Emily YoungbloodThe UAB Pediatric Residency Program is honored to name Josh Bell, M.D., Kelsey Thetford, M.D., and Emily Youngblood, M.D., as the Pediatric Chief Residents for the 2023-2024 academic year.

"We are excited for Josh, Kelsey and Emily to serve as our chief residents and know they will be strong leaders and resident advocates," said Michele Nichols, M.D., program director for the UAB Pediatric Residency Program. Input from residents, fellows, and faculty was crucial to the selection of these pediatric chief residents.

Congratulations to Drs. Bell, Thetford and Youngblood!