Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine
Forging the future of medicine
At UAB, we’re training the next generation of physicians and physician-scientists, answering basic scientific questions that lead to medical innovations, and bringing the highest quality health care to all of our patients. UAB is the heartbeat of Birmingham and an integral medical leader in the Southeast.
1,741
Faculty
40+
Centers & Institutes
28
Departments
Serving our state and region
At UAB, collaboration is a way of life, and we’re bringing together the brightest minds to improve health outcomes for all.
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Seeing double? UAB delivers second set of rare double uterus “twins”
Two Alabama women with the same one-in-a-million pregnancy deliver healthy “twins” at UAB Hospital less than two months apart.
Two UAB students selected as Goldwater Scholars 2024
The Goldwater Program received 1,353 nominations from 446 institutions this year, and the winners will receive a scholarship covering tuition, housing, fees and books.
UAB experts explain why advance care planning is important and how to get started
Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16, and UAB experts are providing recommendations for how to get started with advance care planning.
$2.3 million gift to UAB establishes student scholarships to help improve health care in Wiregrass area
Heersink family establishes three endowed scholarships for health professions, optometry and pre-optometry students.