The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1969, UAB is the largest university in the state of Alabama and the second-largest public research university in the Southeastern United States. UAB is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Surgery is a prominent academic surgical center within the UAB Health System in Birmingham, United States. Dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research, the department features 10 specialized divisions and is staffed by over 150 faculty members, training more than 400 residents and fellows across diverse programs including General, Cardiothoracic, Plastic, and Vascular Surgery. With a rich history dating back to 1945, the department is known for pioneering procedures like the region's first heart transplant and conducts impactful research spanning basic science to outcomes. Utilizing state-of-the-art facilities such as UAB Hospital and the Kirklin Clinic, the department strives to be a global leader through compassionate care, innovation, and educating future surgical leaders.
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