Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our residency program offers exciting opportunities at Children's of Alabama and UAB Hospital (regionally and nationally ranked.) Our focus is hands-on clinical care, teaching, research, QI, advocacy and wellness. Daily education is offered in conferences and simulation. Learning opportunities are endless. We encourage a diverse community working together as colleagues and friends. View our website: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/peds/residency-program and follow us on Instagram: @uabpedsresidency
Total Program Size
24
24
24
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
1007320C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
258
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
11
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.40
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
33
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
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
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
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3200121017
Beeper or Home Call
0
5
Program Director
First Name
Michele
Middle Name
Holloway
Last Name
Nichols
Degrees
MD
Address
University of Alabama at Birmingham/Chil
3rd Fl Dearth Tower/Sergio Stagno Ctr
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233-1711
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.805928 33.504027)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kimberly
Middle Name
S
Last Name
Butler
Degrees
BSN
Address
University of Alabama at Birmingham/Chil
3rd Fl Dearth Tower/Sergio Stagno Ctr
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233-1711
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.805928 33.504027)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
70.40
% Male
29.60
Total Physician
270
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
58.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $60,508 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 2 | $62,326 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 3 | $64,715 | 21 | 21 |
Total Positions
72
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Moving allowance
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
5
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
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.uab.edu/medicine/peds/residency-program