GME-Pulse
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Meet the House Staff Chair
August 11, 2022Chelsea R. Olson, M.D., administrative chief resident in general surgery, was elected chair of the House Staff Council. ... -
Welcome new residents and fellows
August 8, 2022With a long history of training physicians, USA Health maintains 12 residency and 11 fellowship programs, which includes 318 posit ... -
New programs reflect USA Health's growth
August 8, 2022The overall institution and many of the fellowship and residency training programs recently received renewals from the Accreditati ... -
Blair-Elortegui named DIO for USA Health
August 8, 2022Judy Blair-Elortegui, M.D., has been appointed the designated institutional official for USA Health. ... -
The USA Health Department of Emergency Medicine recently celebrated the graduation of its inaugural class of residents. ...
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Resident Profile: Misty Ellis, M.D.
August 8, 2022Learn more about Misty Ellis, M.D., a PGY-1 resident in internal medicine. ... -
Resident Profile: Melody Zeidan, M.D.
August 8, 2022Learn more about Melody Zeidan, M.D., a PGY-1 resident in general surgery. ... -
Parting Words: 5 questions with residents and fellows
August 8, 2022We asked graduating residents and fellows who trained at USA Health five key questions as they prepare to move to the next chapter ... -
Sotys accepted to Oxford fellowship
August 8, 2022John Soltys, M.D., Ph.D., who recently completed a neurology residency at USA Health, will train in autoimmune neurology with one ... -
Recipe: Bronzed Fish
August 8, 2022This recipe is a spin on the blacked recipe; we called it bronzing. This rub recipe works well on any type of fish, especially whi ... -
Family medicine obstetrics fellowship to start this summer
February 9, 2022A new fellowship will train family medicine physicians to provide more obstetrics care in underserved areas of Alabama. ... -
These docs rock - for a good cause
February 9, 2022Members of RL6 formed the band specifically to compete in Doc Rock, a battle-of-the-bands fundraiser set for March 31 at the Soul ... -
USA Health residents match into fellowships
February 9, 2022About 35 residents at USA have matched into subspecialty fellowships after completing their interviews virtually. Some residents a ... -
Day Trip: Mardi Gras history in Mobile
February 9, 2022What better time to learn about Mardi Gras in Mobile than during parade season? Here's what you need to know - and where to g ... -
Recipe: Daube and gravy
February 9, 2022Daube and gravy is a hearty and rich staple of Croatian cuisine - a take on the quintessential spaghetti and meatballs. ... -
Residents dig into safety initiatives
October 25, 2021Several physicians-in-training at USA Health have launched quality projects with a goal of making the health system a highly relia ... -
New group focuses on diversity and inclusion initiatives at the USA College of Medicine
October 25, 2021A new group at the USA College of Medicine will focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives for the college. ... -
Program Coordinators: Unsung heroes of graduate medical education
October 25, 2021Residency program coordinators in the Office of Graduate Medical Education have many duties, from organizing resident work schedul ... -
‘Simply meant to be’: Resident feels at home in emergency department
October 21, 2021Elizabeth Ekpo, M.D., is pleased to have found her place as a resident at USA Health, thriving in the challenging and unpredictabl ... -
Day Trip: Mobile Bay History Tour
October 21, 2021Mobile Bay has an interesting past and lots of ways to learn about its history. ... -
Chicken 65
October 21, 2021Chicken 65 is a popular spicy south Indian dish made by marinating and frying chicken bites coated with flour and spices. ... -
Meet the Chiefs
August 3, 2021The GME Pulse asked our 40 chief residents and fellows to provide some information about themselves, including educational backgro ... -
USA Health welcomes new residents, fellows
August 3, 2021This year, USA Health welcomed 82 new residents and 9 new fellows to more than 20 different academic programs. ... -
Residents and fellows present research at scholarship expo
August 3, 2021Two categories - Clinical and Translational Research, and Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement - were judged, with winn ... -
Five steps for creating financial well-being
July 30, 2021Tips on how to plan for a more financially sound future. ... -
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
July 29, 2021Learn how to make cauliflower steaks, a vegetarian recipe that is quick, easy and healthy. ... -
Day Trip - Discover Ocean Springs
July 29, 2021Ocean Spring's eclectic art scene, featuring many works by local artists, is worth a visit. ... -
Blueberry Lemon Cake
May 25, 2021Internal medicine resident Sina Parikh, M.D., recalls picking blueberries with her cousins and preparing this delicious cake with ... -
We asked graduating residents and fellows who have trained at USA Health five key questions as they prepare to move to the next ch ...
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Resident Profile: Peter Soh, M.D., M.P.H.
May 24, 2021He once was an options market maker at the Chicago Board of Trade. Now he is headed to Connecticut for a neurology fellowship in h ... -
Resident Profile: Frank Rutigliano, M.D.
May 24, 2021Soul searching took him from pharmacy school to medical school in Indiana, and then he discovered an interest in colorectal surger ... -
Resident Profile: Ashton Todd, M.D.
May 24, 2021A first-generation college graduate and the first in her family to become a physician, the Montgomery native will join a private p ... -
Recent medical school graduates get the chance to sharpen their skill and discuss common clinical concerns, procedures and medicat ...
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Pathletes finish first in AT Team Steps Challenge
May 24, 2021In this GME wellness challenge, racing the Appalachian Trail virtually meant hitting the gym, walking at home or making laps aroun ... -
Day Trip: A Day on the Delta
May 24, 2021Set your course for one of the Mobile area's greatest natural features where Alabama's freshwater rivers intertwine to s ... -
Road to pathology took him to Mobile
March 25, 2021Zan Ahmed, M.D., discusses his road to pathology that led him to Mobile. ... -
The voluntary council began with a core group of residents and focused on basic education about healthcare quality and safety. ...
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USA Health creates gynecologic oncology fellowship program
March 25, 2021USA Health is establishing a gynecologic oncology fellowship program to train physicians who diagnose and treat women's repro ... -
Meet the newest class of residents
March 24, 2021The Office of Graduate Medical Education at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine welcomes 79 new residents who wi ... -
Through a resident's eyes: A look back at 2020, COVID-19
March 24, 2021Resident physicians training at USA Health quickly learned they would have to balance growing their medical knowledge in the speci ... -
A group of second-year residents in the Department of Internal Medicine at USA Health spent time reflecting on the past 12 months. ...
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Doctors' Day meals, gifts coming
March 24, 2021In celebration of National Doctors’ Day, USA Health will provide special meals and gifts for its physicians on Tuesday, Marc ... -
Ask a senior resident: Transitioning to PGY2
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Caribbean Oxtail Stew
March 24, 2021Learn to prepare Caribbean oxtail stew for you and your family. ... -
Personal well-being equips us to better care for patients
January 28, 2021Even in the best of programs, the stress of transitioning from a medical student to a practicing physician can be intense, particu ... -
What the Olympics taught me about well-being
January 28, 2021Loree Thornton, M.D., brings a unique perspective to the physical, mental and emotional demands of residency. Thirteen years ago, ... -
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs with Benjamin Estrada, M.D.
January 28, 2021How much do you know about the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines now being administered to protect against COVID-19? ... -
USA Health residents match into subspecialty fellowships
January 27, 2021Almost 30 residents at USA have matched into subspecialty fellowships after completing interviews online because of the COVID-19 p ... -
Cerner now available on smartphones
January 27, 2021USA Health providers now can access Cerner electronic medical records on their smartphones and tablets using Cerner Mobility Suite ... -
Take the Appalachian Trail Team Step Challenge
January 27, 2021Official Rules for the Race the Appalachian Trail Team Step Challenge ...