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The University of Alabama Student Health Center and Pharmacy, which is operated by the College of Community Health Sciences, recorded 4,552 patient visits in April 2025. 


Accolades 

Dr. Ravi Kumar, Distinguished University Research Professor at CCHS, was elected to the European Academy of Sciences (EURASC), a prestigious organization of leading scholars and engineers dedicated to advancing science and technology. EURASC promotes excellence in research and its vital role in social and economic development across Europe.  


CCHS welcomes new third-year medical students 

UAB Heersink School of Medicine students who will complete their clinical education at the College of Community Health Sciences attended an orientation at CCHS on April 30.  CCHS serves as a regional campus of the Heersink School of Medicine, providing the third and fourth years of medical school to a cohort of the school’s students.  …


New chief residents named 

Four residents of The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program were named chief residents for the 2025-26 academic year. The residency is operated by UA’s College of Community Health Sciences.  The new chief residents and their leadership roles:   “Congratulations to our new chiefs,” said Dr. Tamer Elsayed, residency director. “We are looking forward…


Graduating medical students honored at banquet  

Twenty-six graduates of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine were recognized at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences Senior Banquet held May 15 at Cypress Inn Pavilion in Tuscaloosa.  As a regional campus of the Heersink School of Medicine, the College provides clinical education for a portion of third- and fourth-year medical…


Ways To Give

The Rural Programs Gift Fund supports the CCHS Rural Health Leaders Pipeline, which was created to address the shortage of primary care physicians in Alabama’s rural communities. How to Give To make a donation to the Rural Programs Gift Fund, go to https://give.ua.edu/. Directions: For questions or more information, contact Julia Martin, CCHS external relations…