Podcasts by The Checkup
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Health disparities in medicine from 2022-02-09T17:09:28
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...
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United by One Mission from 2021-12-29T12:00
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 ...
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The HEARTbreaking impact of socioeconomic disparities from 2021-11-17T09:06:57
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,...
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The gift of life through transplant with Dr. Jayme Locke from 2021-09-21T12:39:59
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...
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Staying well with Dr. Irfan Asif from 2021-08-25T09:56:23
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 ...
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Growing a culture of mentorship and professional development from 2021-07-28T11:23:34
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 profession...
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Celebrating Juneteenth from 2021-06-15T08:00
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, filmma...
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Listening to LGBTQ+ voices from 2021-06-02T10:15:42
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 LGB...
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Do we have what it takes? Pt 2 from 2021-04-29T06:00
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.
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Do we have what it takes? Pt 1 from 2021-04-27T06:00
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-accred...
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Dr. Ray Watts on UAB's year of COVID-19 from 2021-04-07T14:00
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...
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Mayor Randall Woodfin on racial justice, COVID-19, and Birmingham's future from 2021-02-11T05:00
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 brin...
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Adolescent health in a time of crisis, structural racism, and the value of vaccines from 2020-11-30T17:37:33
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 developmen...
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Understanding social determinants of health in the midst of COVID-19 from 2020-10-29T05:00
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 det...
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Color-Blindness, Health Care Disparities, and the Importance of Black Role Models in the Arts, Science, and Medicine from 2020-09-10T17:14:34
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 ...
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Discussing COVID-19 with Dr. Mike Saag from 2020-08-11T10:04:45
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.
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Getting to Know Dr. Barry Sleckman from 2020-08-11T10:02:25
Dean Vickers spoke with Dr. Barry Sleckman, director of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Listen to learn about Sleckman's journey to UAB!
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Gender Equity Compensation Review from 2020-08-11T09:59:36
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