RichardDavisFriendMD

Family Medicine • Tuscaloosa, AL

Dean and Professor University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences Department of Family, Internal and Rural Medicine

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Office
850 Peter Bryce Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone+1 205-348-1770

Fax+1 205-348-1772

Education & Training

Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1993 - 1996
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

AL State Medical License 2013 - 2025
LA State Medical License 1993 - 2025
MS State Medical License 2004 - 2025
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2013-2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

44 citations
Systematic Review of Community Paramedicine and EMS Mobile Integrated Health Care Interventions in the United States
Abbey Gregg, Joshua Tutek, Matthew D Leatherwood, William Crawford, Richard Friend
Population Health Management. 2019-05-30

Press Mentions

The University of Alabama and Ceras Health Partner to Deliver Innovative Health Services for Vulnerable Alabama PatientsDecember 13th, 2022
UMC-Northport Relocating and ExpandingOctober 28th, 2022
UA Health Officials Express Optimism, Stress Precautions in COVID-19 Town HallJanuary 19th, 2022
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