#1 in funding from the National Institute of Health
Three SHP Programs ranked among America's best by U.S. News & World Report
One of the largest school of health professions in the U.S.
Alumni who are leaders in health care across Alabama and the U.S.
Some of the only accredited programs of their kind in Alabama
SHP is an integral part of UAB's world-renowned academic health center and offers 21 different programs in diagnostic, critical care, rehabilitation, health administration, and nutrition sciences while providing valuable services to the community.
Respiratory Therapists work with physicians and other health professionals to diagnose and treat patients with disorders associated with the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
Nurse Anesthetists are registered professional nurses administering anesthesia to all types of patients.
Occupational Therapists assist individuals when physical or mental illness, trauma, developmental conditions, or aging processes interfere with performance or significant life tasks.
Health Administrators are the forward-thinking professionals who work to stay in tune with health care advances and in touch with the needs of consumers, caregivers, and the corporate world.
Medical Laboratory Scientists are professionals in very high demand who play a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and manage clinical laboratories.
Health Science Professionals manage hospitals, clinics, medical supply firms, and other health care organizations.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists use radioactive drugs to obtain information that will lead to disease diagnosis and monitoring therapy.
Health Information Management involves work in operational management positions throughout the healthcare industry such as hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, and government agencies. .
Cytotechnologists help save lives by early detection of cancer and other diseases using advanced procedures and equipment.
Surgical Physician Assistants are qualified to assist a surgeon in all aspects of patient care including operating room assistance, performing physical examinations, post operative patient management, and much more.
2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the UAB School of Health Professions. Join us for a walk through 40 years of teaching, research and global involvement. www.uab.edu/shp/40th
