ALT Graphic announcing a new faculty feature. The left side has a dark green background with white text reading “New Faculty Feature: Kelly Staricha, M.D.” beneath a green horizontal line. The right side displays a professional headshot of an individual wearing a light gray blazer and a white patterned button-down shirt against a gray background.

ALT Flyer for UAB Voice Center Voice Rounds. The event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, from 12-1 p.m. in FOT 1101. Featured speaker is Juliana Coleman, M.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Neurology. The presentation is titled “Functional Neurological Disorders.” The flyer includes a professional headshot of the speaker, green and gold accent stripes along the left side, and UAB Medicine Voice Center branding at the bottom.

ALT Two people stand together inside a retail-style venue near a merchandise display and wooden barrel. One person holds a bouquet of orange and yellow flowers while both face the camera.

ALT Group photo of staff members gathered in a conference room during a holiday-themed celebration. Participants wear festive sweaters and hold seasonal props, including signs, hats and holiday-themed accessories, while posing in front of a large display screen.

ALT Two people pose together indoors beside a wall map display. One person in a red pullover holds a beverage can, and both stand in a lobby or meeting area facing the camera.

ALT Two people stand side by side and pose for a photo at an indoor social event. One person wears a black top with a name tag, while the other wears a dark outfit with a textured jacket. Large windows and event tables are visible in the softly lit background.

ALT Dr. Harris is seated with representatives from A Promise to Help Missions, surrounded by supporting physicians.

ALT Four people wearing light blue medical scrubs stand together indoors in front of colorful quilted textile artwork and display panels. Large windows and a folded table are visible in the background.

ALT Dr. Turner, and two individuals stand for a photo near a podium with the UAB Heersink School of Medicine logo.

ALT Dr. Turner, and another individual wearing business professional stand for a photo near a podium with the UAB Heersink School of Medicine logo, in front of a large digital screen.

ALT Dr. turner speaks behind a podium with a microphone in hand. Musicians are present in the background and audience members in the foreground.

ALT Agenda graphic for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California, October 17-20. Featured UAB Department of Otolaryngology participants include Erika M. Walsh, M.D., serving as panelist for a vestibular migraine session and chairing the Otology and Neurotology Education Committee; Bruno Dalla Vecchia Vendramini, M.D., presenting research on recurrent epistaxis treatment; Kelly M. Atherton, M.D., presenting research on outcomes in head and neck free flap reconstruction; and Charis Catherine Hodges, B.S., presenting two studies on pediatric invasive fungal rhinosinusitis.

ALT Agenda graphic for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California, October 17-20. Featured UAB Department of Otolaryngology presentations include Blake Simpson, M.D., presenting on superior laryngeal nerve block for cough and irritable larynx; Charis Catherine Hodges, B.S., presenting research on cerebrospinal fluid leaks; Anne C. Kane, M.D., senior author on research about circulating tumor HPV DNA in HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma; and Alice A. Carey, B.S., presenting research on trends in pediatric otolaryngology consultations.

ALT Agenda graphic for the ARS 72nd Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California, October 15-17. Featured UAB Department of Otolaryngology participants include Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., presenting research on a drug-delivery scaffold for pseudomonas sinusitis; Ahmed Abdelgawad, M.D., Ph.D., presenting research on reducing chronic rhinosinusitis inflammation; Justin Turner, M.D., Ph.D., senior author of Aging and frailty are drivers of purulence and microbial culture results in chronic rhinosinusitis; and Michael Sillers, M.D., FARS, serving as guest speaker for the 22nd Annual David W. Kennedy Lectureship.

ALT Kelly Staricha, M.D., headshot

ALT Hiring graphic featuring a position for "Open Rank-Otolaryngology (Endocrine Surgeon Scientist)" in the Heersink School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The UAB Medicine logo appears at the bottom.

ALT Professional headshot overlaid with text that reads, "Seamon among first APPs in Alabama approved to administer therapeutic Botox."

ALT A research poster on a wooden display board is shown at an indoor academic presentation event. A person in a white dress shirt and green tie stands beside the poster with hands clasped in front. The poster includes multiple sections with scientific images, graphs and text, and features UAB Heersink branding in the upper right corner.

ALT "We're Hiring" graphic featuring an "Open Rank-Otolaryngology (Laryngology)" position within the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Otolarngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

ALT Graphic featuring a professional headshot against a blurred gray background and text that identifies Daniel Rocke, M.D. Additional text reads, "Expanding thyroid care through radiofrequency ablation."

ALT A group of individuals stand for a photo, wearing business casual attire, in front of a large window with greenery in the background.

ALT Thomas "Gil" Townes, M.D., headshot

ALT Headshot of Dr. Cho

ALT Photo of Dr. Thomas “Gil” Townes