The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program

08/06/2026

A familiar face, with a new chapter!   
  
Originally from Phenix City, Alabama, Dr. Alesha Amerson earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Alabama and her medical degree from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine - Tuscaloosa campus before completing residency here at UATFMR. We are excited to support Dr. Amerson as she continues her training and advances her expertise as our 2026-2027 Geriatric Medicine Fellow!   
  
Outside of medicine, she enjoys dancing, gardening, and spending time with her family.  
 
From medical student to resident to fellow, we’ve been proud to watch Dr. Amerson grow throughout her training and are excited to see all she will accomplish in the year ahead!

08/04/2026

Celebrating birthdays Texas Roadhouse style, complete with a saddle ride and a loud “YEE-HAW!”

08/04/2026

A lasting impact, a treasured legacy, and a life remembered.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dr. John Brandon, a beloved physician, educator, and champion for rural healthcare.

Dr. Brandon dedicated his life to serving others as a primary care physician in a small rural community, where his compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to his patients made a lasting impact. Through his role as Medical Director of The University of Alabama Rural Medical Scholars Program, he mentored and inspired countless future physicians, helping shape generations of healthcare leaders committed to serving rural communities.

In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to rural health and medical education, the Rural Medical Scholars Program proudly renamed its annual Sage Award to the Dr. John Brandon Award in 2026, an honor that reflects the lasting legacy he leaves behind.

We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Brandon's family, friends, former colleagues, students, and all whose lives he touched. His legacy will live on through the many physicians he mentored and the countless rural communities that continue to benefit from his life's work.

08/03/2026

We’re back in Tuscaloosa after an incredible time at filled with great conversations, new connections, and the opportunity to share what makes UATFMR special. 
 
Our trip home included a few unexpected adventures...including an overnight stay at the airport thanks to canceled flights. Airport slumber party aside, we wouldn’t change a thing!  
 
Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth #526 and spent time with our team. We loved meeting so many of you and can’t wait to reconnect throughout recruitment season!

08/01/2026

If you’re at don’t leave Kansas City without stopping by Booth #526! Today is your last chance to meet our residents, explore our program, and discover why UATFMR is 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞.

07/31/2026

Day 2 ✅ More conversations. More connections. More reasons to be excited about the future!  
 
Thanks to everyone who visited Booth #526 today. If you haven’t stopped by yet, tomorrow morning is your final chance to say hello before we head home!

07/30/2026

day 1 ✔️

07/30/2026

The UATFMR team is officially set up at ! 
 
Pop by Booth #526 to meet our team, learn about training and life in Tuscaloosa, and help us celebrate Dr. Russ Guin’s first FUTURE Conference as Program Director. 
 
🐘 Roll Tide and see you soon!

07/29/2026

Kansas City or bust! 🚗✈️ 
 
The UATFMR crew is officially on the road and in the air headed to . Next stop: great conversations, future family physicians, and a few days of sharing what makes residency training in Tuscaloosa so special. 
 
If you’re attending FUTURE, we’d love to meet you at Booth #526 !  
 
See you soon, KC!

07/28/2026

Looking for a residency where you’ll be challenged, supported, and prepared for any career path in Family Medicine? 
 
📍Start at Booth #526 !  
 
If you’re attending later this week, stop by and meet our team. We’d love to talk about your future, our training, and why Tuscaloosa just might be the perfect place to call 𝒮𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓉 ℋ𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒜𝓁𝒶𝒷𝒶𝓂𝒶!