Congratulations Panos N. Vardas UAB Surgery UAB Cardiovascular Institute for the 1st implantation of the TransForm™ annuloplasty ring (pioneered by Patrick McCarthy, MD) outside of Northwestern CT Surgery. Grateful to our faculty for pushing the envelope and bringing cutting-edge innovations to our patients! #whyUABCT

Why should you join AmJSurgery ✨STARS✨? Jen Geller, MD has enjoyed the community of passionate students and residents from around the world who work together on its shared mission that tangibly helps trainees! 👩‍💻✍️ Don’t miss out! Apply today! 🤓 Apps due 7/12📝

Congratulations to the UABTrauma team for this achievement!

Introducing UAB Surgery Research Wrap! 📰 This new series highlights a selection of scholarly work produced by our faculty, researchers, and trainees. 💻 See recent articles and departmental authors here: bit.ly/44lkCJd.

Our wonderful Admin Chief Arjun Patel, MD matched at UAB Surgery for MIS fellowship! We couldn't be more excited for him!

welcome to the UAB Surgery family!

One of many hats for Robert Sorabella, MD: associate program director, resident coach, clinical competency committee member and now director of peds 🫀 transplant ChildrensAL Congrats! #whyUABCT

Congratulations to the UAB General Surgery Residency Chief Residents for the upcoming academic year: Drs. Julson, Lucy, Montgomery, and Rakestraw! Wishing you a great year - we can't wait to see all you accomplish! 💻 Read more here: bit.ly/44wGr8I.

Thrilled to host ben bryner for the Northwestern Surgery Northwestern CT Surgery Exchange Grand Rounds Lectureship. Dr. Bryner talked about expanding heart transplantation through improving donor organ preservation and expanding donor pool. Thanks for visiting City of Birmingham UAB Surgery herb chen

Join us for a virtual event highlighting the opportunities available at UAB’s General Surgery Residency on Aug. 7, 2025, from 5-6 p.m. Learn about training at UAB's high-volume Level I Trauma Center and unique military-civilian partnerships. 📱Register: bit.ly/3GFAjDm.

Making a plug for 2026 SocAsianAcadSurg Executive Healthcare Leadership Academy, designed for aspiring leaders in academic surgery. Having taken it last yr, it was a outstanding hands-on framework to understand leadership & financial fundamentals. Register👉🏽 uab.edu/medicine/surge…

thanks for being one of our faculty!

🚨 Editorial Announcement! Dr. Robert Russell (UAB), Professor of Surgery and Director of Pediatric Trauma at Children’s of Alabama, has been named Associate Editor for Pediatric Surgery at JSR!@scottlemaire Colin A. Martin MD Welcome, Dr. Russell! 👏🩺📚

Calling all academic surgeons and researchers! Have a project you’re proud of? Submit your abstract to #ASC2026 by August 8, 2025. ✅ Oral + Quickshot formats ✅ All surgical disciplines ❌ No case studies this year 🚫 No deadline extensions Let your work be part of the most

Great leadership course!

REMINDER: Join us for a virtual event highlighting the opportunities available at UAB’s General Surgery Residency on Aug. 7, 2025, from 5-6 p.m. Learn about training at UAB's high-volume Level I Trauma Center! 📱Register: bit.ly/3GFAjDm.

Thrilled to be staying at UAB for Endocrine Surgery fellowship! Grateful for the priceless mentorship — and excited for a year filled with endless cases, countless papers, and continued growth. herb chen Brenessa Lindeman, MD, MEHP Sophie Dream Dr. Andrea Gillis

Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Gillis, 2025–2027 recipient of the Health Care Disparities Research Award! Dr. Gillis was selected for her impactful proposal: “Understanding the Impact of Adversity to Reduce Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Disparities.” UAB Surgery

Passing on the craft: senior fellow mentoring the junior fellow through their 1st liver transplant. Building the future of transplant surgery, one case at a time. #UABTransplant ASTS UAB Surgery Umaid Rabbani

The UAB Department of Surgery is honored to announce the appointment of Dr. Aurelio Galli and Dr. Karin Hardiman to the roles of Vice Chair of Basic Research and Associate Vice Chair of Basic Research. Help us congratulate them! Read the announcement: bit.ly/3JcECXy.