Web Address
Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Baptist Health Transitional Year Residency Program in Birmingham, AL offers an exceptional blend of flexibility, broad clinical training, & outstanding quality of life. Residents build a solid foundation in medicine while tailoring their education through elective opportunities aligned with their future career goals. Our supportive faculty and mentorship-driven culture foster professional growth, hands-on learning, and personal success. Located in a vibrant and affordable city known for its excellent dining, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community, Birmingham provides an ideal environment to live and train. With a commitment to resident well-being & work-life balance, BH prepares physicians to excel in their next stage of life.
Total Program Size
20
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
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
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
123
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
12
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)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.80
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
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
8
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
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
9990100001
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Lauren
Last Name
Pacheco
Degrees
MD
Address
Baptist Health
Pob 3
833 Princeton Ave SW Ste 200
Birmingham, AL 35211-1351
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.845406 33.499032)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ann Marie
Last Name
Bond
Degrees
BS
Address
Baptist Health
Pob 3
833 Princeton Ave SW Ste 200
Birmingham, AL 35211-1351
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.845406 33.499032)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
90.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
10.00
% Female
40.00
% Male
60.00
Total Physician
21
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
44.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 5 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $62,000 | 20 | 3 |
Total Positions
20
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Clinical experience only in the US
June Start Date
18
Not applicable
0
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
http://residency.bhsala.com/
First Year Positions
20
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
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
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
On
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
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off