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 Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Celia E Keenan, BA
University of Alabama Hospital
Locations
University of Alabama Hospital
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.