Best UAB School of Medicine Podcasts (2025)

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Norovirus Basics 13:51

2y ago13:51

13:51

Join the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control as we discuss the basics of norovirus with Dr. Marilyn Bulloch from Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy. We will cover symptoms, if it's contagious, where people usually encounter this virus, and more. Thank you to our co-sponsor for this podcast, the Alabama Public …

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Tick Borne Diseases in Alabama 15:25

2y ago15:25

15:25

As Alabama heats up into summer the number of individuals outside and the number of bugs outside are increasing, including ticks, insects that can pose a direct to human health. Join the ARC IPC and Dr. Jonathan Rayner for a discussion around tick-borne diseases in Alabama and how you can prevent being affected by ticks this summer.…

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Mpox and the Monkey Pox Virus: Viral Naming and Genetic Influences 20:28

2+ y ago20:28

20:28

Dr. Elliot Lefkowitz joins us for a podcast to talk about Mpox, the Monkey Pox Virus, and how genetic mutations affects not only the effectiveness of viruses but how they are named and how scientists reach these conclusions. This podcast is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistan…

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The Future of COVID-19 Vaccinations: February 2023 12:46

2+ y ago12:46

12:46

The FDA's expert panel on vaccines met last week (Thursday, January 26, 2023) to discuss the future use of the bivalent COVID shot, signaling the start of the FDA's pivot to a longer-term immunization strategy. This is an important first step in a process that could result in millions of Americans receiving an annual Covid booster, similar to the f…

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A Tridemic of Flu, COVID, and RSV this Winter Season 18:13

2+ y ago18:13

18:13

With three different respiratory illnesses circulating across communities in the U.S., are things out of the frying pan and into the fire? While COVID is still a concern and we should anticipate COVID to continue to circulate this winter, other respiratory viruses are making headlines. Hospitals throughout the country are dealing with an unpreceden…

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New COVID Variants and Boosting Your Immunity (Fall 2022) 11:09

2+ y ago11:09

11:09

Although it's pumpkin spice season, another pandemic winter is about to arrive. Though no completely new variants of the COVID virus have emerged yet, there are several new Omicron sub-variants. The Omicron variant first surfaced in the fall of 2021, and during the past year, various Omicron variants have primarily been responsible for COVID cases.…

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What You Should Know about the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak 12:15

3y ago12:15

12:15

From early May 2022 to June 13, 2022 (the date of this podcast recording), over 1,300 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported across 31 countries that normally don’t see any cases of monkeypox. Occasionally, outbreaks have occurred outside Africa. But, in most instances, these cases were associated with international travel or contact with …

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A Brief Overview of the Unusual Pediatric Hepatitis Cases Across Alabama and the U.S 20:04

3y ago20:04

20:04

Back in October 2021, the first cases of pediatric patients with severe hepatitis of unknown cause were identified in children at a hospital in Alabama. Fast-forward to June 3, 2022 (the day of this podcast recording), and there are now 246 persons (or children under 10 with hepatitis of unknown cause) that are under investigation across 38 states.…

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Having Conversations around Children and COVID-19 Vaccination 15:38

3y ago15:38

15:38

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends COVID-19 vaccination for most children and adolescents 5 years of age and older. However, as of April 13, 2022 only 28% of children 5-11 years old and 58% of adolescents ages 12-17 have received the 2-dose vaccination series. However, throughout the pandemic, having conversations around COVID-19 and the…

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Using UV Light and Hand Sanitizer to Safely Distinct Against SARS-CoV-2 20:46

3+ y ago20:46

20:46

During the COVID—19 pandemic, many of us have become hyper vigilant when it comes to disinfecting and sanitizing items around our workspace, homes, schools, and within healthcare settings. In this podcast, we welcome back Dr. Ziad Kazzi, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of the International Fellowship in Medical Toxicology at Emory Univ…

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What Parents Need To Know About The COVID Vaccine For Children Under 5 14:19

3+ y ago14:19

14:19

For many months, parents have been told COVID vaccines for their children under 5 were on the way. But shifting timelines, delays and misinformation have left many parents frustrated and confused. In addition, as COVID restrictions are relaxed, many parents of young children are desperate to know when they can expect a vaccine to be authorized for …

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Health disparities in medicine 15:46

3+ y ago15:46

15:46

Richard deShazo, M.D., professor emeritus in the department of Medical Education, is the latest guest on 'The Checkup' podcast, hosted by Selwyn Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, CEO of the UAB Health System, and CEO of the UAB/Ascension St. Vincent’s Alliance. Together they discuss the civil rights movement in equit…

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Omicron’s Impact 16:00

3+ y ago16:00

16:00

The Omicron variant continues to shatter records in the U.S. We’re learning more about the new variant, and, so far, it seems to spread faster but cause less severe illness than previous variants. There is a lot of speculation about the Omicron surge and its aftermath. To help us answer these questions, and for a look at how 2022 might unfold, we i…

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Omicron, Booster Shots - Staying Healthy in 2022 16:11

3+ y ago16:11

16:11

This past week the U.S. reported a record single-day number of daily Covid cases, with more than 1 million new infections, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, as the highly infectious omicron variant continues to spread throughout the country and beyond. The U.S. also has the highest seven-day average of daily new cases in any c…

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United by One Mission 20:06

3+ y ago20:06

20:06

Tony Jones, M.D., chief physician executive and senior associate dean for Clinical Affairs, interviews Dr. Selwyn Vickers on his transition to CEO of the UAB Health System and the UAB/Ascension St. Vincent's Alliance while still serving as dean of the Heersink School of Medicine.By UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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The Safe Use of Bleach as a Disinfectant in Schools and Healthcare Settings 10:49

3+ y ago10:49

10:49

For More Information: List N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus (COVID-19) – (EPA) https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/about-list-n-disinfectants-coronavirus-covid-19-0 FDA (Safely Using Hand Sanitizers) https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/safely-using-hand-sanitizer CDC (Disinfection and Sterilization) https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guide…

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Using Disinfectants Safely in Schools and Healthcare Settings 11:07

3+ y ago11:07

11:07

For More Information: List N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus (COVID-19) – (EPA) https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/about-list-n-disinfectants-coronavirus-covid-19-0By University of Alabama at Birmingham

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The HEARTbreaking impact of socioeconomic disparities 17:02

3+ y ago17:02

17:02

Adam Wende, Ph.D., associate professor in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology in the Department of Pathology, is the latest guest on ‘The Checkup’ podcast, hosted by Selwyn Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the Heersink School of Medicine. Together, they discuss the racial and socioeconomic disparities associated with heart failure outcomes…

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Establishing an Effective Infection Prevention and Control Program: The Starting Point 32:33

3+ y ago32:33

32:33

There are many components of an effective infection prevention and control program. The IPC risk assessment is the starting point for creating an IPC program. A risk assessment is used to identify important infection control issues in your organization and determine goals to include in your infection prevention and control plan. Per The Joint Commi…

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COVID-19 in Children 30:26

4y ago30:26

30:26

Dr. David Kimberlin, Professor and Co-Director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, joined the podcast to discuss COVID-19 in pediatric patients, how to keep children safe from the Delta variant and to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines for children. Thank you to our co-sponsor for this …

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The gift of life through transplant with Dr. Jayme Locke 35:30

4y ago35:30

35:30

Jayme Locke, M.D., MPH, director of the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute, is the latest guest on ‘The Checkup’ podcast, hosted by Selwyn Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the School of Medicine. Together, they discuss the impact of CTI on kidney transplant regionally, how UAB’s transplant program is unique, transplant during COVID-19, and much mor…

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Staying well with Dr. Irfan Asif 21:27

4y ago21:27

21:27

During National Wellness Month, Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the School of Medicine, sits down with Irfan Asif, M.D., associate dean for Primary Care and Rural Health, to discuss ways to stay well mentally and physically during the current COVID-19 surge, how community health impacts individual health, and wellness from a department level…

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Growing a culture of mentorship and professional development 23:50

4y ago23:50

23:50

Anupam Agarwal, M.D., FASN, and Jean Ann Larson, Ph.D., join Dean Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, to discuss growing opportunities of mentorship and sponsorship, as well as leadership and professional development at UAB School of Medicine.By UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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Celebrating Juneteenth 26:01

4y ago26:01

26:01

In this special bonus episode, Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the School of Medicine, talks about the history of Juneteenth and its cultural significance today with Anissa Latham, filmmaker and cultural advocate, and Kathryn Morgan, Ph.D., professor and director of the African American Studies program in the UAB College of Arts and Sciences…

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Listening to LGBTQ+ voices 14:49

4y ago14:49

14:49

Stephanie Perry, M.A., practice manager in the Department of Pediatrics, sits down with Dr. Vickers to discuss LGBTQ+ health care, listening to marginalized voices, what it means to approach LGBTQ+ discussions with cultural humility, and being a continuous learner.By UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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Do we have what it takes? Pt 2 14:58

4+ y ago14:58

14:58

Being accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is key to making the School of Medicine an academic medical center, and the LCME wants to know what our students think. Medical students Maani Kamal (MS4, MD program) and Colin Quinn (GS1, MSTP program) talk with Dr. Vickers about their co-chairing the Independent Student Analysi…

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Do we have what it takes? Pt 1 14:40

4+ y ago14:40

14:40

Being accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is key to making the School of Medicine an academic medical center. As the UAB School of Medicine approaches re-accreditation in 2022, Veronica Catanese, M.D., MBA, senior director of Accreditation Services and LCME co-secretary at Association of American Medical Colleges, talks …

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Dr. Ray Watts on UAB's year of COVID-19 30:06

4+ y ago30:06

30:06

President Ray Watts, M.D., sits down with Selwyn Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the School of Medicine, to discuss the resilience and fortitude of the UAB community throughout the distressing year of COVID-19.By UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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Mayor Randall Woodfin on racial justice, COVID-19, and Birmingham's future 26:44

4+ y ago26:44

26:44

Dr. Vickers talks with Mayor Randall Woodfin about the interconnected relationship of UAB and the city of Birmingham, the mayor’s experience with COVID-19, leading a city during crises, and bringing justice to communities of color.By UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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The personal EKG and the dawn of life-saving medical devices in your pocket 33:52

4+ y ago33:52

33:52

This episode marks the end of season one of Game Changers in Medicine, and we felt there was no better way to wrap up the show than interviewing a modern-day game changer. In this episode, you’ll hear directly from Dr. David Albert, inventor of AliveCor’s KardiaMobile, the personal EKG. Small enough to fit in a pocket, this game-changing medical de…

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Insulin: The bonus episode 36:42

4+ y ago36:42

36:42

Last month's episode focused on the incredible twists and turns that resulted in Dr. Frederick Banting’s discovery of insulin in the early 1920s. Today, we’ll hear more from our expert panelists. Dr. Jay Skyler of the Diabetes Research Institute shares anecdotes from the early days of his medical career running a summer camp for children with diabe…

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Adolescent health in a time of crisis, structural racism, and the value of vaccines 34:35

4+ y ago34:35

34:35

Tamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D., MPH, professor in the Department of Pediatrics, discusses the intersection of community health and academic medicine, how racism and bias impact adolescent development, and the many ways COVID-19 has pressed on our social systems to highlight resource and education disparities. Dr. Coyne-Beasley also talks with Dr. Vicke…

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Insulin: The lucky coin toss and improbable partnership that led to this life-saving elixir 45:50

4+ y ago45:50

45:50

Currently, more than 460 million people have some form diabetes. However, what was once a life-threatening disease is now a manageable condition thanks to the discovery of insulin. In today’s episode you’ll meet the young Canadian surgeon, Dr. Frederick Banting, and learn how the three sentences he scribbled in the middle of the night changed the c…

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Understanding social determinants of health in the midst of COVID-19 22:22

5y ago22:22

22:22

Monica Baskin, Ph.D., professor in the Division of Preventive Medicine, sits down with Dr. Vickers to discuss why acknowledging systemic racism and health disparities is critical, how social determinants of health impact disparities, and how her work is bridging a gap of research to community partnerships. Baskin also shares her personal story, exp…

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X-Rays: This invisible diagnostic light was born in the dark 125 years ago 26:37

5y ago26:37

26:37

Photographs. Sometimes they capture a moment. Sometimes they tell a story. And sometimes, a photograph can change the world. This month, join us as we revisit the discovery of the x-ray and how it would change patient care forever. How do x-rays work? And how did the world react when we could finally see inside our bodies? Listen to find out. Shown…

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Color-Blindness, Health Care Disparities, and the Importance of Black Role Models in the Arts, Science, and Medicine 40:11

5y ago40:11

40:11

Dr. Vickers talks to Kecia Thomas, Ph.D., dean of UAB College of Arts and Sciences, about her new role as dean, the importance of Black role models in STEM industries, disparities, and the lack of access to resources, and the psychology of workplace diversity.By UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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Warfarin: How a rat poison became one of the world’s most widely prescribed drugs 32:55

5y ago32:55

32:55

In the 1930s, an unknown disease was killing cattle across the Midwest. One Wisconsin farmer traveled 200 miles through a blizzard to the University of Wisconsin, desperate to find a solution. To emphasize the dire nature of the situation, that farmer brought the evidence with him, loading up his truck with bales of spoiled hay, a milk can of uncoa…

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Smallpox Vaccine: The bonus episode 18:56

5y ago18:56

18:56

In our recent episode on the discovery of the smallpox vaccine, we were fortunate to hear from several noted doctors and virologists. They shared their expertise on how vaccines work and offered predictions for when we might have a vaccine for COVID-19. They were very generous with their time. So generous, in fact, that we couldn’t contain all of t…

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Discussing COVID-19 with Dr. Mike Saag 13:35

5y ago13:35

13:35

On this episode of 'The Checkup,' Dr. Vickers sits down with Dr. Saag to discuss Saag's personal experience with COVID-19 and his view on the pandemic as an infectious diseases expert.By UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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Getting to Know Dr. Barry Sleckman 12:53

5y ago12:53

12:53

Dean Vickers spoke with Dr. Barry Sleckman, director of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Listen to learn about Sleckman's journey to UAB!By UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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Gender Equity Compensation Review 9:08

5y ago9:08

9:08

By UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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ModernThink 8:17

5y ago8:17

8:17

By UAB Heersink School of Medicine

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Smallpox Vaccine: Why the world's first vaccine matters now 52:58

5y ago52:58

52:58

You may have heard the story of Edward Jenner, the milkmaids, and the discovery of the smallpox vaccine. But is that story really true? In today’s episode, Dr. Pillay pulls back the curtain to reveal some little-known serendipity behind the discovery of the world’s first vaccine. As scientists strive to find a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, does that long…

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Vitamin K: This vitamin you've never heard of may have saved your life 37:27

5y ago37:27

37:27

Babies were dying of a strange bleeding disorder and doctors couldn’t figure out why. In our premiere episode, “Vitamin K: This vitamin you’ve never heard of may have saved your life,” we learn how Henrik Dam, a biochemist studying cholesterol in baby chicks, unexpectedly stumbles upon the answer. It turns out that vitamin K is key to blood clottin…

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What is "Game Changers in Medicine?" 1:46

5y ago1:46

1:46

Game Changers in Medicine is a groundbreaking medical history podcast about the serendipitous events, chance encounters, and unlikely heroes and heroines behind some of the world’s most significant medical discoveries. Through oral histories, memoirs, and other first-person accounts, we get to know the scientists whose curiosity, innovation, and do…

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