For the 12th year in a row, UAB Hospital has been named No. 1 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. Also in this 2025-2026 “Best Hospitals” report, five of our specialties are ranked among the top 50 of their kind in the nation. We pride ourselves in these rankings, which set us apart and reflect the dedication and expertise of our staff.
UAB Hospital has been reverified as a Level I Trauma Center for adults by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. First verified in 1999, UAB remains the only Alabama hospital to hold this distinction. We are our committed to leading the way in trauma care and proud to celebrate the tireless efforts of our teams.
As of July 1, 2025, eligible employees can now benefit from expansions to our paid parental leave and sick time policies. These significant changes reinforce our longstanding commitment to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for employees. Join our team to enjoy these and other industry-leading benefits.
UAB Hospital’s Wound, Ostomy, and Continence care team received the 2025 Employer Recognition Award from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board. This national honor celebrates the team’s commitment to professional development and excellence in supporting our nursing practice.
UAB Medicine VP of Human Resources Julie Makosky received the 2025 HR Impact Award from the Birmingham Business Journal for her leadership, innovation, and service. She has more than 25 years of HR leadership experience, including nearly 21 years at UAB Medicine, and we celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
UAB Health System CEO Dawn Bulgarella and UAB Hospital CEO Brenda Carlisle were named to the Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 list of “Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know.” This national recognition celebrates women across the country who are advancing health care through innovation, equity, and leadership that improves patient care and experiences. Congratulations, Dawn and Brenda!
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report
and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. With nearly every medical specialty represented between our tertiary and community care settings and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages and flexible schedule options to support work/life balance.
