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Welcome to the Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences

As part of the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) we are preparing and advancing students in health professions careers in clinical, research, and academia. We offer access to interprofessional faculty and research, as well as laboratory and clinical experience through the UAB Health System and other healthcare facilities.

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""Our department offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students entering or already in clinical and diagnostic healthcare professions. Here are a few notable facts about our programs:


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Department Spotlights

New PA Student Scholarship

New PA Student Scholarship

Two Named AHEC Scholars

Two Named AHEC Scholars

Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Miller

Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Miller

Latest News

  • Kimberly McCall, Ph.D., awarded 2025 Best Research at Gulf-South Summit
    UAB Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences is proud to announce that Biotechnology Assistant Professor Kimberly McCall, Ph.D., was recently recognized at the Gulf-South Summit in Nashville, TN, in March 2025.
  • USNWR Rankings: MSHA still #1, SHP has 4 Top 25 programs
    The UAB M.S. in Health Administration program is once again the #1 “Best Health Care Management Program” in the nation according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. And the UAB School of Health Professions has four programs ranked among the Top 25 graduate programs in the United States.
  • Research, connection, and new perspectives: UAB CDS announces podcast on rare genetic diseases
    Have you ever watched a medical drama where doctors, nurses, and family members are trying to diagnose unique symptoms in their patients? There are musical montages of reading medical textbooks, trying new treatments, and seeking advice from others until–magically–someone finds the answer in the form of a rare disease.