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The '''UAB School of Medicine''' (founded in [[1859]] in Mobile as the '''Medical College of Alabama''' and later known as the '''University of Alabama School of Medicine''') is a graduate medical school at [[UAB|University of Alabama at Birmingham]], with programs in Huntsville, Montgomery, Selma and [[Tuscaloosa]].
The '''UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine''' is a graduate medical school at [[UAB|University of Alabama at Birmingham]], with programs in Huntsville, Montgomery, Selma and [[Tuscaloosa]].


The formerly independent Medical College of Alabama was moved onto the [[Tuscaloosa]] campus of the [[University of Alabama]] in [[1920]] under the direction of [[Abraham Flexner]]. An [[UAB College of General Studies|Extension Center]] opened in [[Birmingham]] in [[1936]]. The medical program was formalized as a four-year Medical College by order of [[Governor of Alabama|Governor]] [[Chauncey Sparks]] in [[1943]]. [[Roy Kracke]] was appointed as the first dean of the school a year later, and oversaw the relocation of the program to Birmingham's [[UAB Medical Center|Medical Center]] in [[1945]]. The School merged with the Extension Center in [[1966]] to form the present University of Alabama in Birmingham under the auspices of the [[University of Alabama System]]. As part of UAB, the School of Medicine has been recognized a leading research and treatment center.
The school was founded in Mobile in [[1859]] as the '''Medical College of Alabama''', and moved onto the [[Tuscaloosa]] campus of the [[University of Alabama]] in [[1920]] under the direction of [[Abraham Flexner]].  


Currently, the UAB School of Medicine has 900 graduate students and 1,200 post-graduate resident fellows, along with 1,100 faculty members across 23 academic departments. It operates in conjunction with the [[UAB Medical Center]] ("University Hospital") and with affiliates, including [[Children's Hospital]] and the [[Birmingham VA Medical Center]].
A University of Alabama [[UAB College of General Studies|Extension Center]] opened in [[Birmingham]] in [[1936]]. The medical program was formalized as a four-year medical college by order of [[Governor of Alabama|Governor]] [[Chauncey Sparks]] in [[1943]]. [[Roy Kracke]] was appointed as the first dean of the school a year later, and oversaw the relocation of the program to Birmingham's [[UAB Medical Center|Medical Center]] in [[1945]].
 
The Medical College was merged with the Extension Center in [[1966]] to form the present University of Alabama in Birmingham, under the auspices of the [[University of Alabama System]]. The name of the school was changed to the '''University of Alabama School of Medicine''' by [[1969 Alabama legislative session|Act of Alabama 1969-1054]], which became law on [[September 12]], [[1969]].
 
UAB president [[Carol Garrison]] and School of Medicine dean [[Robert Rich]] changed the name to the "UAB School of Medicine" and applied UAB's green and gold colors to its seal in [[2008]]. After receiving a $95 million gift from eye surgeon and real estate investor [[Marnix Heersink]] in [[2021]], the school adopted its present official name.
 
As part of UAB, the School of Medicine has been recognized as a leading research and treatment center. Currently, the UAB School of Medicine has 790 graduate students and 1,087 post-graduate residents and 211 research fellows, along with 1,649 faculty members across 27 academic departments and 40  multidisciplinary centers and institutes. It operates in conjunction with the [[UAB Medical Center]] ("University Hospital") and with its affiliates, including [[Children's Hospital]], the [[Birmingham VA Medical Center]], and [[Ascension St Vincent's]].


==Deans==
==Deans==
* [[Roy Kracke|Roy R. Kracke]], 1944-1950
* [[Roy Kracke|Roy R. Kracke]], 1944-1950
** [[Tinsley Harrison|Tinsley R. Harrison]] (Acting), 1950-1951
** [[Tinsley Harrison|Tinsley R. Harrison]] (acting), 1950-1951
* [[James Durrett|James J. Durrett]], 1951-1955
* [[James Durrett|James J. Durrett]], 1951-1955
* [[Robert Berson|Robert C. Berson]], 1955-1962
* [[Robert Berson|Robert C. Berson]], 1955-1962
* [[S. Richardson Hill]], Jr., 1962-1968
* [[S. Richardson Hill|S. Richardson Hill Jr]], 1962-1968
* [[Clifton Meador|Clifton K. Meador]], 1968-1973
* [[Clifton Meador|Clifton K. Meador]], 1968-1973
* [[James Pittman|James A. Pittman]], Jr., 1973-1992
* [[James Pittman|James A. Pittman Jr]], 1973-1992
** [[Charlie Scott|Charlie W. Scott]] (Interim), 1992-1993
** [[Charlie Scott|Charlie W. Scott]] (interim), 1992-1993
* [[Harold Fallon|Harold J. Fallon]], 1993-1997
* [[Harold Fallon|Harold J. Fallon]], 1993-1997
** [[William Deal|William B. Deal]] (Interim), 1997
** [[William Deal|William B. Deal]] (interim), 1997
* [[William Deal|William B. Deal]], 1997-2004
* [[William Deal|William B. Deal]], 1997-2004
* [[Robert Rich|Robert R. Rich]], 2004-2010
* [[Robert Rich|Robert R. Rich]], 2004-2010
* [[Ray Watts|Ray L. Watts]], 2010-2013
* [[Ray Watts|Ray L. Watts]], 2010-2013
** [[Anupam Agarwal]] (Interim), 2013
** [[Anupam Agarwal]] (interim), 2013
* [[Selwyn Vickers|Selwyn M. Vickers]], 2013-
* [[Selwyn Vickers|Selwyn M. Vickers]], 2013-2022
** [[Anupam Agarwal]] (interim), 2022
* [[Anupam Agarwal]], February 2023–
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==References==
==References==
* "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=University_of_Alabama_School_of_Medicine University of Alabama School of Medicine]" (September 19, 2017) Wikipedia - accessed January 17, 2018  
* {{McWilliams-2007}}
* DeButts, Jimmy (November 9, 2008) "[https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2008/11/10/story6.html UAB medical school name change riles alumni]" {{BBJ}}
* "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=University_of_Alabama_School_of_Medicine University of Alabama School of Medicine]" (September 19, 2017) Wikipedia - accessed January 17, 2018
* "$100 million in gifts to transform UAB School of Medicine." (September 28, 2021) uab.edu/medicine
* Thrailkill, Laurel (October 3, 2022) "Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine names four new areas of focus." {{BBJ}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.uab.edu/medicine/ UAB School of Medicine] at uab.edu
* [http://www.uab.edu/medicine/ UAB School of Medicine] at uab.edu
* [https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/about/facts-figures Facts and Figures] at uab.edu/medicine


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Latest revision as of 16:52, 3 February 2023

UAB School of Medicine seal.jpg

The UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is a graduate medical school at University of Alabama at Birmingham, with programs in Huntsville, Montgomery, Selma and Tuscaloosa.

The school was founded in Mobile in 1859 as the Medical College of Alabama, and moved onto the Tuscaloosa campus of the University of Alabama in 1920 under the direction of Abraham Flexner.

A University of Alabama Extension Center opened in Birmingham in 1936. The medical program was formalized as a four-year medical college by order of Governor Chauncey Sparks in 1943. Roy Kracke was appointed as the first dean of the school a year later, and oversaw the relocation of the program to Birmingham's Medical Center in 1945.

The Medical College was merged with the Extension Center in 1966 to form the present University of Alabama in Birmingham, under the auspices of the University of Alabama System. The name of the school was changed to the University of Alabama School of Medicine by Act of Alabama 1969-1054, which became law on September 12, 1969.

UAB president Carol Garrison and School of Medicine dean Robert Rich changed the name to the "UAB School of Medicine" and applied UAB's green and gold colors to its seal in 2008. After receiving a $95 million gift from eye surgeon and real estate investor Marnix Heersink in 2021, the school adopted its present official name.

As part of UAB, the School of Medicine has been recognized as a leading research and treatment center. Currently, the UAB School of Medicine has 790 graduate students and 1,087 post-graduate residents and 211 research fellows, along with 1,649 faculty members across 27 academic departments and 40 multidisciplinary centers and institutes. It operates in conjunction with the UAB Medical Center ("University Hospital") and with its affiliates, including Children's Hospital, the Birmingham VA Medical Center, and Ascension St Vincent's.

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