UAB Division of Breast Surgery Professor Dr. Helen Krontiras has been named a distinguished professorof the UAB Department of Surgery. Congratulations, Dr. Krontiras! 🎉 💻 Learn more: bit.ly/46iUPSE.

UAB Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Dr. Rachael Guenter and UAB Division of Plastic Surgery Associate Professor Dr. Sherry Collawn have been awarded funding from the UAB Faculty Development Grant Program. 💻 Learn more here: bit.ly/46r3P8j.

UAB General Surgery Residents Dr. Alizeh Abbas and Dr. Stephanie Rakestraw were elected as officers of the House Staff Council for the 2024-2025 academic year. Abbas will serve as secretary, and Rakestraw will serve as wellness chair. 🖥️ Read more: bit.ly/3WHpxS3.

The UAB Department of Surgery's Divisions of Cardiothoracic Surgery & Gastrointestinal Surgery have been recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for their outstanding service to patients. 💻 Learn more here: bit.ly/3A52zLX.

Dr. Melanie Morris has been named an associate chief quality officer (ACQO) for UAB Medicine. She will identify opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness and drive process improvements within the UAB Health System. 🖥️ Read more here: bit.ly/3yqPqMO.

SURGERY STAFF SPOTLIGHT: UAB Surgery Director of Administrative & Financial Affairs Pamela Holtkamp has been an indispensable part of the department’s operations for over two decades. 💻 Learn more about her career and her many contributions: bit.ly/3yBdaha.

The UAB Department of Surgery is honored to welcome Drs. Tania Arora, Kyle Mauk, and Margaux Mustian as faculty members! 🖥️ Read more here: bit.ly/3SDgXS2.

The UAB General Surgery Residency Program welcomed its new residents for the academic year and congratulated its graduating chief residents on their new endeavors. Help us say "hello" and "goodbye" to residents beginning and graduating the program! 🖥️: bit.ly/3yjGRU8

Thankful for another great annual UAB Surgery Family Night spent cheering on the Birmingham Barons!

UAB Surgery post-doctoral researcher Camila Gonzalez-Arancibia won an Underrepresented in STEM Research Award from the Gordon Research Conference (GRC). This award allowed Gonzalez-Arancibia to present her work at the GRC conference this past July. 💻: bit.ly/3X4xe5e

UAB Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery Associate Professor Dr. Catherine Parker has been selected as a clinical documentation improvement (CDI) surgery physician advisor through UAB Medicine. Congratulations, Dr. Parker! 💻 Read more here: bit.ly/3MaHR06.

The UAB General Surgery Residency will be hosting a Virtual Open House on Tuesday, Sep. 10! Learn more from faculty and current residents about: individualized pathways, dedicated research time, global surgery track, and more! RSVP here: bit.ly/4dtArRD.

Dr. Robert Hollis has been selected as the leader of the colorectal cancer management team for the O'Neal Cancer Service Line. "Taking on a leadership role in the colorectal cancer management team is a privilege," says Hollis. 💻 Learn more here: bit.ly/3YLEF2o.

DEADLINE APPROACHING: Are you submitting Military Application packets to the UAB General Surgery Residency Program? The deadline to apply is Aug. 25, 2024. Application packets should include: Current photo; CV; Unofficial Licensing Examination Scores; and Personal Statement.

The UAB Department of Surgery’s PRISM and SURE program participants gathered together to present their completed research to their peers, mentors, and family members. Read more about their research here: bit.ly/3AH5Pxv.

Associate Professor Annabelle Fonseca was awarded over $295,000 for pancreatic cancer research from the Department of Defense 🇺🇸. Her research will "help us get one step closer to mitigation of disparities in the treatment of pancreatic cancer," she says. 💻 Read more: bit.ly/4g6mz1m

REMINDER: The UAB General Surgery Residency will be hosting a Virtual Open House on Tuesday, Sep. 10! Learn more from faculty and current residents about: individualized pathways, dedicated research time, global surgery track, and more! RSVP here: bit.ly/4dtArRD.

UAB Assistant Professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery Dr. Kristen Wong has been awarded the Carol and Tom R. DeMeester Traveling Fellowship for surgeons. Read more here: bit.ly/3ThxKdD.

It’s an honor to recognize Admin. Director Mitch Nelson at today’s UAB Heersink School of Medicine Dean’s Excellence Awards. As Executive Admin. Mary McDougal said in her remarks — “If you’ve ever called UAB Surgery with a question, chances are you’ve had the pleasure of working with Mitch.”

UAB Department of General Surgery Residents Dr. Jeremie Lever and Dr. Angela Sickels were recognized at this year’s Alabama-Mississippi American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting for exceptional research presentations. Read more here: bit.ly/3Xf9ytw.