Web Address
https://www.uab.edu/medicine/radiology/
Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

We offer international rotations (both with travel and reading from other intl sites on our PACS), multiple pathways (clinician educator, informatics, global, research), 18 month Nuc Med and Peds pathways. R4 mini-fellowships and accelerated fellowships to qualified residents. Full complement of most fellowships. Generous discretionary fund, numerous moonlighting opportunities and study resources (inc MRI Online, Radprimer and Case Stacks). Monthly PD feedback opportunities. Wellness focus with mentor family system.

Total Program Size
10
9
9
10
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
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)
Yes
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
120
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Part-time Paid Physicians
17
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.80
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
No
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
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
65
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
University of Alabama Hospital
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4200111007
Beeper or Home Call
1
1
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Constantine
Last Name
Burgan
Degrees
MD
Address

University of Alabama at Birmingham
JT N338
625 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35249
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-86.803178 33.506117)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Katie
Last Name
Spota
Degrees
BS
Address

Univ of Alabama at Birmingham
Dept of Radiology JT N338
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-6830
United States

Phone
2059343166
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-86.800927 33.506028)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
91.70
% IMG
8.30
% DO
0.00
% Female
36.10
% Male
63.90
Total Physician
116
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
24.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.80
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 0
Year 4 0
Year 4 0
Year 2 0
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2 $67,124 20 15
Year 3 $69,516 20 15
Year 4 $76,326 20 15
Year 5 $80,907 20 15
Total Positions
38
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Subsidized child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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/images/residents-fellows/gme-leave-policy.pdf
First Year Positions
10
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
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
Specialty Universal Dates
Off
Open House
Off
Second Look
On
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
Off
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
On
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