Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our residents train at three major hospitals including Children's Hospital, UAB Hospital, and Veteran's Administration Hospital. Private practice experience is incorporated. Each week, residents have the opportunity to attend five separate morning reports, and at least four noon conferences with lunch provided. The program hosts social events monthly. See our website at https://www.uab.edu/medicine/peds/med-peds-residency Find out more about Birmingham at http://birminghamal.org/
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1007700C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
53
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
47
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.40
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
35
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
15
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Rural
Women's health
Hospitalist
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
7000132115
Beeper or Home Call
0
3
3
Program Director
First Name
Carlie
Middle Name
Stein
Last Name
Somerville
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Alabama Hosp
Internal Med/Pediatrics Pgm
1 Elm St
Birmingham, AL 35213
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.752696 33.502832)
Program Co-Director
First Name
Michael
Middle Name
D
Last Name
Barnett
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.712891 37.09024)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rachel
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Cawley
Degrees
BA
Address
Univ of Alabama
BDB 487
1808 7th Ave South
Birmingham, AL 35233
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.802321 33.505271)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
66.60
% Male
33.30
Total Physician
0
Total Non Physician
0
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $58,746 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 2 | $60,511 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 3 | $62,830 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 4 | $65,472 | 21 | 21 |
Total Positions
16
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
June Start Date
24
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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