Pediatrics
Pediatric Clinic Director:Karen Burgess, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
The Mission of the Pediatric Department:
- To educate and train family medicine residents in the field of general pediatric and adolescent medicine so they are prepared to manage the health and welfare of children, especially in Alabama.
- To educate and train medical students in the field of general pediatric and adolescent medicine so they have an understanding of the unique needs and special skills required to manage the health and welfare of children.
- To provide services to area children to enable the medical education of the residents and students to take place.
- To engage in research to improve the clinical care of the children of Alabama, especially West Alabama, to support the education and service components of our college and The University of Alabama School of Medicine.
Departmental Vision:
The Department of Pediatrics will be recognized for its ability to integrate teaching, research, and clinical service to the children of West Alabama utilizing the highest standards of quality and excellence. With highly professional and dedicated faculty and staff, we will utilize cutting edge medical technology in both clinical services and medical education in order to prepare family medicine residents for service to children and their families in rural and underserved areas. Our graduates from the medical school and residency will be well prepared to incorporate currently available knowledge and technology in their medical practice.