When she was working at the University of Alabama School of Medicine’s student run free clinic, Equal Access Birmingham, Schweitzer Fellow Sushma Boppana ran into a problem that has long confounded…
Fellow for Life Dr. Stefan Kertesz (Lambaréné 1992) has spent much of his medical career treating homeless people. He is a strong proponent of the Housing First approach to eradicating…
“Outreach has always been a big part of my life,” says Taylor Baskin, a member of the inaugural class of Alabama Schweitzer Fellows. “I volunteered a lot growing up, and…
By Cary Estes, UAB Medicine Magazine — Craig Hoesley, senior associate dean for medical education, and Caroline Harada, assistant dean for community-engaged scholarship. Medical students’ days are a constant rush…
This fall, in partnership with seven faith-based communities in the east-central region of the state, Alabama Fellow Ayanda Chakawa will implement Bridging the Gap: Promoting Child Well-Being, a program she…
By Katie Stripling, Samford University — The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) has named a current Samford University graduate The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) has named a current Samford University graduate…
By Clair McLafferty, UAB Medicine Magazine — Renowned medical missionary Dr. Albert Schweitzer “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among…
UAB School of Medicine Annual Report 2014-2015 (see pg. 7) In 2015, the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) launched a program chapter headquartered at the UAB School of Medicine with additional…