Dr. Amjed on her inspiration for becoming a physician and her motivation to work with cancer patients:
I grew up in a tight-knit family and community locally in Hoover, AL. Throughout the past several years, I have come across personal loss and have come to appreciate how precious time is, especially with those who are closest to us. I was drawn to the community aspect of the oncology field. Our patients become part of our community and family. The diagnosis of cancer carries with it an overwhelming and challenging experience. It is a privilege to be part of this aspect of a patient’s life and to support patients in all ways possible. I am thankful and blessed to have the opportunity to take care of our patients. I’m proud to be part of this team.
Length of Tenure with Alabama Oncology
Joined in August, 2026
Board Certifications
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine, 2022- Present
ABIM Board Certified in Hematology Subspeciality, 2025- Present
Medical Oncology Subspecialty Board, Board Eligible 2026
Education
Boston University, B.S. Human Physiology, Boston, MA
Boston University, M.P.H., M.A. Master’s of Public Health in Health Policy and Management and Masters in Medical Sciences, Boston, MA
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O., Dothan, AL
Residency- University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Fellowship- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
Accomplishments
2026- Best Outgoing Fellow Award, University of Tennessee Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program
2026- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Award and Member
2022-2023- Junior Faculty Member and Chief Resident of University of Tennessee in Chattanooga Internal Medicine Residency Program
2022- Harold Alper, MD Humanitarian Award, University of Tennessee in Chattanooga
2022- Southern Medical Association Physicians in Training Conference Top Five Recipient
2019- Gold Humanistic Honor Society Member, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
2016- Scaife Medical Student Fellowship Award Recipient
2007-2011- Boston University Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Recipient
2006 and 2007- Finley Character Award
Professional Associations
American Society of Hematology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American College of Physicians
Alpha Omega Alpha