The UAB School of Health Professions is one of the six schools comprising the world-renowned UAB Academic Health Center. Our students are exposed to vast resources, state-of-the-art facilities and progressive research during their academic and clinical education. Our research funding surpasses $14 million; top of NIH funding for schools of our type and we have been ranked 1st or 2nd in NIH research funding since 1969. Every program that can be accredited by a respective agency is accredited. Every program that can be ranked in the U.S. News & World Report is ranked. And our M.S. in Health Administration program is the only UAB program ranked #1 in the nation. Our vision is to be recognized as the leading school of health professions – shaping the future of healthcare. Our mission is to improve the quality of health through teaching, research and translation of discoveries into practice.
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1716 9th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233, US
1675 University Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35233, US
4000 Ridgeway Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209, US
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Exciting news from UAB's Center for Healthcare Management and Leadership! We are thrilled to partner with Press Ganey on the High Reliability Certificate Program for healthcare leaders. https://lnkd.in/gwQEa6dy
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Congratulations to Dr. Shannon Houser, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, who was honored with the AHIMA Triumph Influencer Award at the 2024 AHIMA Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City this week! This prestigious award from the American Health Information Management Association recognizes remarkable leaders who have impacted the health information (HI) profession, inspired future talent and contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Shannon’s dedication exemplifies the spirit of this award, and we’re incredibly proud to celebrate her success! In Dr. Houser's own words: "I am deeply honored to be the 2024 recipient of the AHIMA Triumph Influencer Award. With more than 70,000 active AHIMA members across the country and worldwide, this recognition is especially meaningful to me. I am grateful for the support from UAB and the Department of Health Services Administration, which provided a strong foundation as I achieved this on the national stage." Join us in celebrating Dr. Houser's remarkable contributions to the HI community and her dedication to building a future for HI professionals everywhere! Full story here: https://lnkd.in/g8XCmd9e
Each year during #UAB Homecoming Week, we award a Blazer Forever Scholarship to five stellar students. Congratulations Harshitha Edulabalapuram (BT), George Fereg (MSHA), Alexandre’ail Jackson (DPT), Jenny Trent (BMD) and Avery Wiles (HCM, pre-OT)! This year's essay was how classroom collaborations and/or team-based learning has made them stronger teammates. Read their winning essays here: https://lnkd.in/eiRh8_Qv
Congratulations to Jose Fernandez who was named a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Distinction from The Obesity Society (TOS). Their president said throughout José's career he is always "bringing together people of various backgrounds and perspectives to ensure that we are truly representative of the communities we serve.” #UAB https://lnkd.in/eNPUkU4p
SHP Wear Pink Day! Strong turnout from faculty and staff for #BreastCancerAwareness - literally a beautiful display of unity toward ending breast cancer. #WearItPink #UAB
Calling all #UAB BMD alumni - come tailgate with us and celebrate the 10th anniversary of your Biomedical Sciences program! Enjoy food, fun and your former classmates, teachers and advisors. Register here: https://lnkd.in/epf3ap7g
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We're excited to share the news about our partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). At PT Solutions, we're dedicated to nurturing and supporting the upcoming generation of physical therapists. Our ties to UAB School of Health Professions are strong, as PT Solutions' CEO and founder, Dale Yake, is a proud alumnus of the UAB Department of Physical Therapy. Since graduating in 1994, Dale has remained engaged and committed to helping his alma mater and the students who have followed in his footsteps. As part of our collaboration with UAB, PT Solutions is committing to advantageous initiatives such as providing financial support, sponsoring student programs, and meaningfully engaging with the Birmingham community. Click the link below to learn more about this partnership. https://bit.ly/4gvvtFV #PTSolutions #PhysicalTherapy #FuturePTs #UAB #DPTStudent #UABpt
Next Snapshots alumna profile is Tiffany Chaney who never misses an opportunity to mentor. She says working with mentees is "walking with them on their journey, because mentoring is not a one-way relationship." She was born to serve: https://lnkd.in/esGXFdWj
Both of Benjamin Burgess, MD, MBA grandfathers served and they influenced his service. But he also "learned at #UAB that it’s important to give back.” His story of commitment: https://lnkd.in/eY5RtZAw