The Department of Pediatrics each year honors faculty members for achievement and excellence in research, diversity and inclusion, education, service and mentoring. Faculty are nominated by their peers, and those selected for each award have attained a level of excellence recognized by their peers due to their exceptional contributions for the development of the department and, in turn, the achievers of tomorrow—our children.
The Research Achievement Award is awarded based on research merit and impact on the appropriate field of research.
Senior
Suresh Boppana, M.D.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Junior
Gabriela Oates, Ph.D.
Pediatric Pulmonology
The Diversity and Inclusion Award recognizes faculty who have demonstrated sustained dedication to advancing the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Senior
Wally Carlo, M.D.
Neonatology
Junior
Jaime McKinney, M.D.
Academic General Pediatrics
The Educational Achievement Award is awarded based on outstanding contributions to the teaching mission of the university.
Senior
Stephenie Wallace, M.D.
Adolescent Medicine
Junior
Cassi Smola, M.D.
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
The Service Award recognizes individuals who have exhibited sustained, significant and impactful clinical service or service through leadership or advocacy to the department, university or community.
Senior
Paul Scalici, M.D.
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Junior
Erinn Schmit, M.D.
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
The Community Educator Award recognizes an outstanding community pediatrician partner and his/her exemplary commitment to the UAB Department of Pediatrics as a co-educator of medical students, residents and fellows.
Drew Buie, M.D.
Greenvale Alabaster
The Mentoring Achievement Award recognizes faculty who are outstanding mentors to junior faculty, fellows and other trainees within the university.
Senior
Smita Bhatia, M.D.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Junior
Matthew Alexander, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neurology
The Model of Team Excellence Award recognizes a team or group of faculty that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and clinical, educational or research accomplishments at the national/ international level.
SARS Research Team
Suresh Boppana, M.D.; Cecelia Hutto, M.D.; David Kimberlin, M.D.; Swetha Pinninti, M.D.; and Richard Whitley, M.D.
The Lifetime Achievement Award in Pediatric Healthcare recognizes truly outstanding individuals who are making or have made exceptional contributions to pediatric healthcare through clinical services, education or research.
Peter Glaeser, M.D.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine