Seventeen new medical school graduates will begin their graduate education in July 2026 at The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, operated by the College of Community Health Sciences. The UA Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency was established in 1975 and is one of the oldest and largest family medicine residencies in the United States. The three-year residency has…
Thirty-two UAB Heersink School of Medicine students who completed their clinical education at UA’s College of Community Health Sciences were selected for residency programs across the country. CCHS serves as a regional campus of the Heersink School of Medicine in the education of medical students, and clinical education consists of the third and fourth years…
The College of Community Health Sciences has filled the first class of its new UA Tuscaloosa Psychiatry Residency Program. Six medical school graduates matched with the program in March. The Tuscaloosa Psychiatry Residency, launched and accredited in 2025, is a four-year education and training program for medical school graduates that will prepare them to become board-eligible in the field of psychiatry. The…
Kelsei Elmore, a Rural Medical Scholar at the College of Community Health Sciences, hosted Minds Matter: Youth Wellness Fair on Friday, March 27, at the Theo Ratliff Activity Center in Demopolis, Ala. The free event, part of Elmore’s Capstone Project, promoted youth mental health awareness and education by offering resources, activities and food for attendees. The Rural Medical Scholars…
Dr. Tiffany Watson, an assistant professor in the CCHS Department of Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine and a family medicine physician at University Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, recently earned her certification in obesity medicine, further expanding specialized care services available to patients across West Alabama. The certification, awarded through the American Board of Obesity Medicine,…
Dr. Ansley Baccus, CCHS clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine, was interviewed by Kendrick Yu, a third-year medical student completing his clinical education at the College. The interview focused on the inner workings of medical education and how medical students can position themselves for growth. The interview was published in the NexBioHealth magazine. Dr. Jane…
Dr. Antonio Gardner, CCHS associate professor in the Department of Community Medicine and Population Health, was elected president-elect of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) for the 2026-2027 Board of Trustees. In this leadership role, he will support the current president of SOPHE in guiding the organization’s initiatives, setting strategic direction and advancing goals that…
The College of Community Health Sciences is accepting applications for its master’s program in population health sciences, a 30‑credit‑hour degree designed to prepare students to improve health outcomes across diverse communities. The program, administered by the College’s Department of Community Medicine and Population Health, integrates clinical care and public health practices. Students learn to apply data‑driven approaches to…
The College of Community Health Sciences is now accepting applications for its new Master of Science in Translational Science and Medicine, with the first class beginning in fall 2026. Translational science bridges the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications, helping to turn scientific findings into real-world medical solutions. The new degree program, which will be…
Dr. Cecil Robinson, director of learning and evaluation at the College of Community Health Sciences, was appointed associate dean for curriculum and evaluation at CCHS. The appointment was effective March 1. In this role, he will oversee curriculum development, integration and evaluation across the College’s education programs and help ensure these programs meet accreditation standards while supporting student…
