Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
UAB Neurology programs mission is to train the next generation of academic and clinical neurologists. We aim to: -train residents to become clinically adept neurologists -instill habits of professionalism and lifelong learning -prepare residents for clinical or academic careers of their own preferences -develop a pipeline of neurologists for UAB, the State of Alabama and the US -maintain a healthy and diverse intellectual culture.
Total Program Size
9
9
9
9
0
0
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
1007180C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
90
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
230
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
590
Minimum score
640
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)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
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
20
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)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
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
Not Available
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
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
60
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1800131004
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Khurram
Last Name
Bashir
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
SC 440A
1720 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.803242 33.504645)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Charmaine
Last Name
Echols
Degrees
BS
Address
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Ste 440C
1720 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.803242 33.504645)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
73.40
% IMG
22.50
% DO
4.00
% Female
59.00
% Male
40.90
Total Physician
55
Total Non Physician
20
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
40.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $58,746 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 2 | $60,511 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 3 | $62,830 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 4 | $65,472 | 15 | 15 |
Total Positions
36
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
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
Gallery Image 1
Gallery Image 2
Gallery Image 3
Gallery Image 5
Gallery Image 6
Gallery Image 4
Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.uab.edu/humanresources/home/records-administration/leave-of-absence/paid-parental-leave