In the 6th episode of the “The Best and Worst” mini-series, current MS4 Alex Harrelson sits down with pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Hussein Abdullatif, known and loved by so many UAB medical students as Dr. Latif. We discuss his career and what

Life Lessons Through the Liver: Interview with Transplant Hepatologist Dr. David Fettig

Sep 26th, 2022 1h 9m

In this episode of Magic City MedCast, MS4 Vince Bolus sits down with the ever-charismatic Dr. David Fettig to discuss the field of Transplant Hepatology. Tune in for a captivating conversation about the trends in liver disease in the state of

The Best and Worst: Psychiatry and Palliative Care

Apr 6th, 2021 38m 28s

In the 5th episode of the “The Best and Worst” mini series, Alex Harrelson, MS2 sits down with psychiatry and palliative care specialist, Dr. John Shuster, to discuss his career and what life is truly like as a psychiatry and palliative care ph

#9: Mental Health in Medical Training – Follow-up Discussion

Jan 5th, 2021 25m 58s

In this follow-up piece to the Mental Health in Medical Training episode, we take a look at some common barriers students struggle with when making the decision to seek counseling for mental illness. UAB counselors share their perspective on so

The Best and Worst: Endocrine and General Surgery

Aug 3rd, 2020 22m 41s

In the 4th episode of the “The Best and Worst” mini series, Alex Harrelson, MS2, and Shadi Awad, MS2, sit down with endocrine and general surgeon, Dr. John Porterfield, to discuss his career and what life is truly like as an endocrine and gener

#8: Mental Health in Medical Training

Dec 17th, 2019 39m 27s

In this episode, we take a look at mental health concerns in the field of medicine. We hear from two medical students about their paths in managing mental health illnesses during their scholarly careers, as well as UAB counselors and a previous

The Best and Worst: Internal Medicine

Oct 7th, 2019 28m 37s

In the 3rd episode of the “The Best and Worst” mini series, Jamal Egbaria, MS4, sits down with internal medicine physician, Dr. Robert Centor, to discuss his career and what life is truly like as an internal medicine physician. Tune in to also

Med School Years: Getting Started

Sep 16th, 2019 36m 42s

In the first episode of the “Med School Years” series, Andres Camino sits down with 3 of his classmates to discuss their experiences in the first few weeks of medical school and what they see in store for themselves over the next 4 years. This

The Best and Worst: Emergency Medicine

Jun 26th, 2019 28m 18s

In the 2nd episode of the “The Best and Worst” mini series, Jamal Egbaria, MS4, sits down with emergency medicine physician, Dr. Charles Khoury, to discuss his career and what life is truly like as an EM physician at a level 1 trauma center. Th

The Best and Worst: Gynecology Oncology

May 4th, 2019 25m 1s

In this inaugural episode of the “The Best and Worst” mini series, Jamal Egbaria, MS3, sits down with gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Kerri Bevis, to discuss her career and what life is truly like as a gynecologic oncologist. This mini series will

#7: Medical Decision Making

Apr 4th, 2019 17m 7s

In this episode we look at the arc of medical decision making. And journey with a medical student through some personal insights. Credits: This episode was produced by Bigyan Mainali, Chase Edward Cox, and Corey Duke with help from Elena Gibson

#6: Deep Brain Stimulation

Sep 20th, 2018 42m 5s

In this episode we look at a relatively new treatment for a debilitating neurologic condition. We hear from people deeply affected by the disease and those that care for them. And get some surprising insight from a first year medical student. P

Departing Words: Robin Lorenz

Jul 23rd, 2018 1h 56m

We sit down for an extended conversation with Dr. Robinna Lorenz, M.D., Ph.D., as she steps down from her post as Director of UAB’s Medical Scientist Training Program and Physician Scientist Development Office. Credits: This episode was produce

#5: Humanism

Feb 14th, 2018 30m 26s

In this episode we highlight a special event known as Solidarity Week, honor the life of Arnold P. Gold, and explore the true meaning of humanism in medicine. To learn more about Solidarity Week and the Arnold P. Gold Foundation visit www.gold-

#4: The White Coat

Aug 10th, 2017 16m 38s

In this episode we take a look at a ceremony celebrated by medical schools across the country in which new medical students are given their first white coat. We interview brand new students, experienced clinicians, and medical school staff to f

#3: The Cost of Medicine

Feb 6th, 2017 16m 55s

Why is healthcare so expensive? We dive in and try to find an answer. Photo caption: What does this eggplant have to do with the cost of medicine? Tune in and find out! Credits: This episode was produced by Tullia Rushton, Josh Blackwell, Navee

#2: The Dog Bite Surgeon

Aug 15th, 2016 20m 10s

This episode explores Birmingham in the early 1960s through the lens of one incredible surgeon’s story. Dr. Herschell Lee Hamilton, UAB’s Dog Bite Surgeon, is pictured above. Learn more about his legacy and an endowed scholarship established in

#1: Volker

Feb 2nd, 2016 17m 5s

Our first episode explores the namesake behind Volker Hall, the building that houses UAB’s School of Medicine: Joseph Volker. Dr. Joseph Volker shortly after taking office as UAB’s first president. Reproduced with permission from the UAB Archiv

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