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Department of Family and Community Medicine retweeted
Breaking: UAB has accepted an invitation to join @aauniversities, securing UAB’s place among the most prominent and impactful institutions of higher education and research in the United States and Canada.
Read more on our website: go.uab.edu/4yZKV5e
Department of Family and Community Medicine retweeted
Congratulations to Emily Harley, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 2026 Dean's Excellence Award recipient! @uabfcm
Department of Family and Community Medicine retweeted
Congratulations to Chelsi Reynolds, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 2026 Dean's Excellence Award recipient! @uabfcm
October is Menopause Awareness Month. Many women may not realize proper nutrition can help women maintain bone and muscle mass and even combat hot flashes and night sweats. Read more: buff.ly/5br3ZnR
#menopause #thisISfamilymedicine
We can't wait to see everyone today as we practice foreign body removal under the guidance of our UAB peds residents!
🕧️ 12-1 p.m.
📍 Volker Hall, Room 202
#primarycareweek
Congratulations to Diedre Herring, CMA, and Ortencia Martinez, CMA, from our Highlands Family Medicine Clinic, who were accepted into the Advanced CCMA tier of the UAB Medicine CMA Ladder Program!
Welcome to the newest member of our Blaze to MD Primary Care post-bacc program, Jasmin Hernandez-Alamillo! 🐉 Jasmin not only enjoys early clinical exposure and hands-on experience prior to med school, but she'll also earn an MS in Biomedical Health Sciences #medicaleducation
ALT Two smiling people stand side-by-side in the Family and Community Medicine offices.
Call for Abstracts 📢 Heersink students: Join our Primary Care Week kick-off lunch & research day on Monday, Oct 5. Share early stage research + get feedback from researchers and faculty
🗓️ Deadline to submit Sept. 28.
🖥️ Learn more buff.ly/6pPNiYJ
#primarycare
ALT Primary Care Week Kick‑Off & Research Day poster showing a presenter talking to attendees at a research poster, promoting an event on Monday, Oct 5, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the ALGEN Lobby with a call for abstracts and submission deadline Monday, Sept. 28.
According to the CDC, 60,000–100,000 Americans die of venous thromboembolism (VTE) each year. We’re excited to share this new study exploring primary care providers' perspectives on clinical decision support tools for diagnosing #VTE. Read more: buff.ly/D0bid1u
ALT Smiling female physician headshot promoting a BMJ Open article on primary care clinical decision support for venous thromboembolism; UAB logo top-right and green banner noting Department of Family and Community Medicine.
It's time for an Intern/Chief Resident family dinner! What's your go-to meal recommendation for making through your first year of residency?
#FamilyMedicine #familymedicinematch #residency
Family Medicine goes to Washington! 🏛️
Chair Irfan Asif, MD, & Joseph Coppiano, MD (CU2RE director) were invited to present at
@HRSAgov last week on the department’s HRSA-funded nutrition & exercise curriculum for med students.
Drop your "Must Focus" playlist recommendations 👇
Research has shown that listening to music influences human focus and attention, enhancing work ethic and motivation. UAB experts share insight on how music affects the brain and its role in cognitive performance. go.uab.edu/3Uj3jqP
Call for Abstracts 📢 Heersink students: Join our Primary Care Week kick-off lunch & research day on Monday, Oct 5. Share early stage research + get feedback from researchers and faculty
🗓️ Deadline to submit Sept. 28.
🖥️ Learn more buff.ly/6pPNiYJ
#primarycare
ALT Primary Care Week Kick‑Off & Research Day poster showing a presenter talking to attendees at a research poster, promoting an event on Monday, Oct 5, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the ALGEN Lobby with a call for abstracts and submission deadline Monday, Sept. 28.
Since it feels like 287° here in Birmingham, sharing these helpful hydration reminders from clinical dietitian Caroline Cohen, Ph.D. #hot #drinkwater
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You can start submitting ERAS applications in just 2 weeks! We can't wait to connect with applicants who are passionate about learning, serving patients and shaping the future of family medicine.
Check out our programs: buff.ly/Gy9WRVq
#familymedicinematch #residency
Honestly? Our our Family Medicine residents ARE kind chic 🐉 💚 #familymedicine #residencymatch
Make a difference through nutrition and research! We're #hiring a Registered Dietitian to provide medical #nutrition therapy, patient education & support research-focused care while collaborating with our interdisciplinary team. Learn more & apply: buff.ly/c9jPxyz
Heading to the FISE Action Sports Festival? Our own Dr. Grijalba spoke to Fox 6 about staying healthy and #hydrated at City Walk! buff.ly/tpBw8uP
