University of Alabama at Birmingham By: Kaelyn Holley

About UAB  In the past four decades, UAB has evolved into a world-renowned research university and health care center, Alabama’s single largest employer, and the economic engine of Birmingham with an impact of more than $3 billion on the area. With more than 18,000 students, 19,000 faculty and staff, and a campus covering more than 80 city blocks, UAB is on the leading edge of teaching, research, health care, and community service.

UAB Vision  UAB's vision is to be an internationally renowned research university — a first choice for education and health care.

UAB’s Mission  The UAB Mission  UAB's mission is to be a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state and beyond.

UAB Strategic Plan  The UAB Strategic Plan  The University of Alabama at Birmingham works toward six primary goals – initially introduced in its 2003 strategic plan – with a set of accompanying scorecards to ensure that the university is accountable to the state it serves. This plan promotes excellence in six primary areas – undergraduate education, graduate education, research and scholarship, community support, service to community, and work environment.

My reasons for choosing this college  The most important thing is this school really focuses a lot on healthcare and as you know I want to be a pediatrician.  Its also closer to home. So I can see you all more often.  It less expensive than other schools.

Compare Colleges  Compared to other colleges such as University of Alabama the tuition prices are much cheaper. So are the book prices and living expenses.