- School:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine, Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD)
- Academic Mentor:
- Dr. Kevin Fontaine
- Site:
- Equal Access Birmingham
Shima will develop, implement, and evaluate a healthy living program for low-income adults with diabetes and obesity who receive care at Equal Access Birmingham. This program will employ strategies from the Health Behavior theory of public health with the goal of improving participants’ diet, physical activity, and medication adherence.