UAB Department of Radiation Oncology

12/11/2025

Behind the scenes of an exciting project! 👀 💚 Nik Layman PhotoVideo

12/03/2025

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology is pleased to welcomed Sean Jollota, Ph.D., as our newest physics resident! Dr. Jollota earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. We're glad you're here, Dr. Jollota! 💚

12/02/2025

Corey Speers, M.D., Ph.D., was recently honored at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Fall 2025 Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception. Dr. Speers was named the Merle M. Salter, M.D. Endowed Chair of Radiation Oncology. Congrats, Dr. Speers! ⭐

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12/01/2025

Twelve providers in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology were recently recognized by the UAB Medicine Office of Patient Experience and Engagement for the exceptional care they delivered to patients during fiscal year 2025.

These providers achieved a rating of 95 percent or higher in care satisfaction, based on patient feedback in Medallia.

See the list here! https://buff.ly/mBQidHK

11/26/2025

We had a fantastic time celebrating our Level 5 patient satisfaction achievement with breakfast served by our UAB Heersink School of Medicine department leadership! 🎉

We're so grateful for the dedication and compassion our team shows every day.

11/14/2025

Corey Speers, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology, has been named an Investigator with the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This honor recognizes his leadership and innovative work to improve treatments for aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of breast cancer.

Corey Speers, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair, Merle M. Salter Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, has been named an Investigator with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). This honor recognizes his leadership and innovative work to improve treatments for ag...

11/10/2025

Join us at the next UAB Heersink School of Medicine Ethos Adaptive Radiotherapy Course at UAB on Dec. 8-10! Don’t miss this hands-on opportunity to sharpen your clinical skills.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/47weDUV

11/05/2025

Happy National Radiologic Technology Week! We proudly celebrate our exceptional UAB Heersink School of Medicine radiation therapists for their unwavering dedication to patient care. Every day, they combine precision, compassion, and expertise to deliver life-saving treatments that make a lasting difference for our patients and their families.

10/31/2025

Trick or treat from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology! Our pumpkins were all boo-tiful, but Oscar the Grouch took home the top prize! Congrats to Dosimetry for creating this year’s winning pumpkin masterpiece! 💚🎃

10/30/2025

Our department recently partnered with the UAB Medicine strategy team to host a faculty strategic retreat! The event focused on collaboration, innovation, and aligning goals for the department’s continued growth and success. 💡 UAB Heersink School of Medicine

10/28/2025

Advances in radiation therapy are transforming breast cancer care, making treatment more precise, efficient, and patient-centered. Hunter Boggs, M.D., associate professor in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology, explains how shorter-course radiation delivers the same excellent outcomes with fewer treatments.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/43HOe3T

10/28/2025

Our team members put their creativity on display for this year’s pumpkin decorating contest.🎃 Stop by the first-floor clinic in the Hazelrig-Salter building (with the addition of two on display in our Acton Road location) to see the festive designs. The winner will be announced this Friday! 🏆