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Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency

Celebrating 50 Years

The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, operated by the College of Community Health Sciences, marked its 50th anniversary with a weekend of events June 13-15. The celebration brought together alumni and current residents, as well as CCHS faculty and retirees, for a welcome reception, Continuing Medical Education seminars, and a Gala and Awards Dinner. Special awards were given during the Gala and Awards Dinner to alumni and faculty whose contributions have helped shape the program’s legacy.

Celebrating 50 years

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Welcome Reception

Gala

Dr. Richard Friend, dean of CCHS, was the main speaker at the event where he highlighted the growth of the College and the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program.
Jeffrey Baldwin, executive director of colleges and schools for UA’s division of advancement, gave remarks about the College’s contributions to the University.
Dr. Michael McBrearty, the first graduate of the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, received the Legacy of Excellence Award.
Eddie Sherwood, chair of CCHS’s Board of Visitors, was recognized by Friend for his service to the College and the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program.
Dorothy Pieroni, longtime supporter of CCHS and the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency, received the Pillar of Support Award.
Dr. Robert Ireland, retired CCHS faculty member and Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency alumnus, received the Educator of Distinction Award.
Dr. Sam Gaskins, who served as director of the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency from 1980-1994 and again from 1999-2003, received the Educator of Distinction Award.
Dr. Robert Pieroni, retired CCHS faculty member, received the Lifetime Achievement in Family Medicine Award.
Cindy McBrearty and Madeline Hill, longtime supporters of CCHS and the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency, received the Pillar of Support Award.
Dr. Beverly Jordan, an alumna of the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, received the Distinguished Alumni Award.
Dr. Edward Markushewski, an alumnus of the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency, received the Crimson Legacy Award.
Dr. Tamer Elsayed, director of the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency, received the UATFMR Excellence in Leadership and Service Award.