University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
About This Program
We are committed to training the next generation of physician leaders. Graduate degree & certificate programs are available through the UAB Education Assistance Program (EAP) in Health Administration, Quality & Safety, Artificial Intelligence, & many others. A global health elective, research tracks & national certification in perioperative echocardiography are also available. Our goal is for graduates to be excellent clinicians, ready to enter any independent practice or fellowship program.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joseph Blake Norman, MD
University of Alabama Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Celia E Keenan, BA
University of Alabama Medical Center
Locations
University of Alabama Medical Center
Department of Anesthesiology, JT 920
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-1900
810 St Vincent'S Dr
Birmingham, AL 35202-2407
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
700 S 19th St
Birmingham, AL 35233
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 9, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 8, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.