Web Address
Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
UAB has a 1,207-bed hospital and Alabamas only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, continuously funded since its establishment in 1971, The Division of Hem/Onc has a Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program, a Sickle Cell Disease Program, A Multiple Myeloma Program, A Breast Health Team, a CAR-T Team, and a Clinical Trials Office. We have many opportunities for Fellows who want to conduct research, but we are also dedicated to clinical training and excellent patient care. In addition, Fellows who are interested in medical education can take part in the Fellowship Med Ed Track, a comprehensive program offered by UAB Internal Medicine.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
51
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
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)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
78
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1550121001
Beeper or Home Call
12
2
1
Program Director
First Name
Lisle
Last Name
Nabell
Degrees
MD
Address
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 35294-0001
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.810357 33.518589)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kelly
Last Name
Adamson
Address
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
NP 2540
1720 Second Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35294-3300
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.803974 33.502873)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
66.70
% IMG
33.30
% DO
0.00
% Female
40.00
% Male
60.00
Total Physician
51
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
52.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $76,326 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $80,907 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $83,951 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 7 | $88,104 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
15
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/current-students/policies-procedures/leave-of-absence
First Year Positions
5
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Open House
Off
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
On
Program Director
On
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
On
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off