We prepare our students to become highly qualified, compassionate physicians.
At the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, we prepare our students to become highly qualified, compassionate physicians and offer a range of clinical, educational, and research opportunities that make our medical center a creative and vibrant environment for medical students.
From the beginning, you’ll learn evidence-based fundamental science and begin integrating this knowledge with clinical skills, in both active and simulated situations, through your Introduction to Clinical Medicine courses. Our approach encourages active, case-based learning and teamwork.
Throughout your four years of medical school, you will work closely with faculty mentors, career advisers, and faculty members in various medical and research settings. You’ll also be part of a Learning Community, which helps our students find community and fellowship among their classmates and provides longitudinal peer experiences.
1st Year Students
You’ll complete your first two years of preclinical training at our campus in Birmingham, located in the center of UAB and surrounded by world-class medical facilities UAB Hospital, the Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital and Children’s of Alabama. You can choose the medical school experience you want by completing clinical training at sites where our students grow and learn. In addition to the UAB Health System, we have relationships with Huntsville Hospital, Baptist Medical Center South, Baptist Medical Center East and DCH Regional Medical Center to provide excellent clinical training sites where our students to grow and learn.
Our students engage their passion for service at different levels, from practical volunteer experiences woven throughout our curriculum to competitive, research and project-based service-learning programs.
You'll have many achievements to celebrate throughout your time in medical school.
Our ceremony symbolizes the honor, responsibility, and commitment required to become a physician.
Celebrate your residency match and the next phase of your medical education with your classmates, family, and faculty.
Teams across the school support our students and our academic mission through student wellness, personal growth, and professional development.
Our Academic Success Program maximizes your personal and professional development through individualized advising, peer tutoring, and career guidance.
We weave a support system through learning communities, individual career advising, academic tutoring, and service learning opportunities.
Students have access to personal budgeting and debt management counseling through one-on-one appointments and special seminars.
Our Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Student Affairs Office, educates the next generation of physicians to be culturally and socially sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of fellow students, faculty, staff, and patients.
We believe a strong community and activities beyond the classroom are critical to your wellness and success.
UAB's beautiful urban campus covers more than 100 city blocks and is home to the award winning UAB Recreation Center and lush green spaces.
From dinner at the Pizitz Food Hall to shows at the Alabama Theatre and baseball games at Region's Field, downtown Birmingham has something for everyone.
Our 50 student-driven interest groups enable you to pursue your specific medical interests and find connections with your classmates.
