Richard deShazo, M.D., professor emeritus in the department of Medical Education, is the latest guest on 'The Checkup' podcast, hosted by Selwyn Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, CEO of the UAB Health System, and

United by One Mission

Dec 29th, 2021 20m 6s

Tony Jones, M.D., chief physician executive and senior associate dean for Clinical Affairs, interviews Dr. Selwyn Vickers on his transition to CEO of the UAB Health System and the UAB/Ascension St. Vincent's Alliance while still serving as dean

The HEARTbreaking impact of socioeconomic disparities

Nov 17th, 2021 17m 2s

Adam Wende, Ph.D., associate professor in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology in the Department of Pathology, is the latest guest on ‘The Checkup’ podcast, hosted by Selwyn Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the Heersink School of Medici

The gift of life through transplant with Dr. Jayme Locke

Sep 21st, 2021 35m 30s

Jayme Locke, M.D., MPH, director of the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute, is the latest guest on ‘The Checkup’ podcast, hosted by Selwyn Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the School of Medicine. Together, they discuss the impact of CTI on kidn

Staying well with Dr. Irfan Asif

Aug 25th, 2021 21m 27s

During National Wellness Month, Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the School of Medicine, sits down with Irfan Asif, M.D., associate dean for Primary Care and Rural Health, to discuss ways to stay well mentally and physically during the cu

Growing a culture of mentorship and professional development

Jul 28th, 2021 23m 50s

Anupam Agarwal, M.D., FASN, and Jean Ann Larson, Ph.D., join Dean Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, to discuss growing opportunities of mentorship and sponsorship, as well as leadership and professional development at UAB School of Medicine.

Celebrating Juneteenth

Jun 15th, 2021 26m 1s

In this special bonus episode, Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the School of Medicine, talks about the history of Juneteenth and its cultural significance today with Anissa Latham, filmmaker and cultural advocate, and Kathryn Morgan, Ph.

Listening to LGBTQ+ voices

Jun 2nd, 2021 14m 49s

Stephanie Perry, M.A., practice manager in the Department of Pediatrics, sits down with Dr. Vickers to discuss LGBTQ+ health care, listening to marginalized voices, what it means to approach LGBTQ+ discussions with cultural humility, and being

Do we have what it takes? Pt 2

Apr 29th, 2021 14m 58s

Being accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is key to making the School of Medicine an academic medical center, and the LCME wants to know what our students think. Medical students Maani Kamal (MS4, MD program) and Col

Do we have what it takes? Pt 1

Apr 27th, 2021 14m 40s

Being accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is key to making the School of Medicine an academic medical center.As the UAB School of Medicine approaches re-accreditation in 2022, Veronica Catanese, M.D., MBA, senior dir

Dr. Ray Watts on UAB's year of COVID-19

Apr 7th, 2021 30m 6s

President Ray Watts, M.D., sits down with Selwyn Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the School of Medicine, to discuss the resilience and fortitude of the UAB community throughout the distressing year of COVID-19.

Mayor Randall Woodfin on racial justice, COVID-19, and Birmingham's future

Feb 11th, 2021 26m 44s

Dr. Vickers talks with Mayor Randall Woodfin about the interconnected relationship of UAB and the city of Birmingham, the mayor’s experience with COVID-19, leading a city during crises, and bringing justice to communities of color.

Adolescent health in a time of crisis, structural racism, and the value of vaccines

Nov 30th, 2020 34m 35s

Tamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D., MPH, professor in the Department of Pediatrics, discusses the intersection of community health and academic medicine, how racism and bias impact adolescent development, and the many ways COVID-19 has pressed on our s

Understanding social determinants of health in the midst of COVID-19

Oct 29th, 2020 22m 22s

Monica Baskin, Ph.D., professor in the Division of Preventive Medicine, sits down with Dr. Vickers to discuss why acknowledging systemic racism and health disparities is critical, how social determinants of health impact disparities, and how he

Color-Blindness, Health Care Disparities, and the Importance of Black Role Models in the Arts, Science, and Medicine

Sep 10th, 2020 40m 11s

Dr. Vickers talks to Kecia Thomas, Ph.D., dean of UAB College of Arts and Sciences, about her new role as dean, the importance of Black role models in STEM industries, disparities, and the lack of access to resources, and the psychology of work

Discussing COVID-19 with Dr. Mike Saag

Aug 11th, 2020 13m 35s

On this episode of 'The Checkup,' Dr. Vickers sits down with Dr. Saag to discuss Saag's personal experience with COVID-19 and his view on the pandemic as an infectious diseases expert.