Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The University of Alabama at Birmingham provides a world-class residency program for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The program offers protected educational experiences on a regular basis.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1007340C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
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
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
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)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
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
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
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
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
90
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3400121002
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Berdale
Middle Name
Sabado
Last Name
Colorado
Degrees
DO, MPH
Address
Univ of Alabama at Birmingham
Dept of PM&R SRC
1717 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.804021 33.504995)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Savannah
Last Name
Tinsley
Degrees
BS
Address
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Spain Rehab Ctr SRC-157
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-7330
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.801918 33.505923)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
75.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
25.00
% Female
47.20
% Male
52.80
Total Physician
17
Total Non Physician
7
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
52.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $60,508 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 2 | $62,326 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 3 | $64,715 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 4 | $67,436 | 15 | 15 |
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Total Positions
16
Level 2 required
No
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
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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/employee-health/employees/fmla