Six former medical students at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, now residents in internal medicine, share why they chose to continue their training at USA Health.

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Patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting frequently present with ischemia requiring repeat revascularization. Fellow Mohammad As Sayaideh, M.D., MBA, sought to synthesize current research and clarify how anatomy, pathophysiology and clinical context should guide clinicians deciding how to intervene.
The multidisciplinary team was selected for a competitive travel grant to attend the event, which shared the latest advancements in cardiogenic shock management.
The USA Health Stroke Program presented research using heatmap technology to visualize where stroke risk factors are most concentrated across the health system’s catchment area. The analysis revealed that hypertension and high cholesterol were the two most prevalent — and modifiable — risk factors among participants.
Donations help support critical pediatric programs, services and advancements, including a planned state-of-the-art interventional radiology suite designed to provide specialized, minimally invasive care for patients.
Proceeds will benefit the ECMO program at USA Health Providence Hospital, supporting the first-of-its-kind, lifesaving technology in the Mobile region.

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The APGO-CREOG conference serves as a national forum for educators to share research and teaching strategies that shape obstetrics and gynecology training programs across the U.S.

Participants will hear from nationally recognized speakers, participate in interactive sessions covering all aspects of trauma care, and network with peers and stakeholders from across the region.

Providers at USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute are encouraging adults to be proactive about screening and aware of potential warning signs.
Mohammed Elzeneini, M.D., is an academic interventional cardiologist with specialized expertise in complex percutaneous coronary intervention, structural heart disease, and advanced cardiovascular imaging.

The Becker’s Healthcare list includes 252 chief medical officers from hospitals and health systems across the nation who are described as “champions of excellence and continuous improvement.”
