Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
This is a very busy program in one of the largest academic medical centers in the US, with over 100 expert faculty members. We offer a flexible fellowship program with both clinical and physician scientist pathways. Our graduates can confidently practice in any care setting, from community-based provider to academic researcher. We offer a hands-on training program with expertise gained in all critical care procedures including airway intubation, advanced bronchoscopy and ECMO management.
Total Program Size
6
6
7
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
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)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1007156F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
70
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
Minimum score
190
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
190
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
425
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
4
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
1
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
52
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
1.70
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
15
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
Economics of health care systems curriculum
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
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
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
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
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
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1560121105
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Tracy
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Luckhardt
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Tinsley Harrison Tower Rm 541-F
1900 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35294-0006
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.800247 33.504472)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Heather
Middle Name
S
Last Name
Fisher
Degrees
BS
Address
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Tinsley Harrison Tower Rm THT422
1900 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35294-0006
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.800247 33.504472)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
68.80
% IMG
23.30
% DO
7.70
% Female
31.20
% Male
68.70
Total Physician
73
Total Non Physician
27
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
30.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 2 | ||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $65,472 | 21 | 15 |
| Year 5 | $68,192 | 21 | 15 |
| Year 6 | $71,150 | 21 | 15 |
Total Positions
19
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/offices-services/graduate-medical-education