University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
About This Program
The UAB Emergency Medicine Residency offers the breadth of a high-volume academic Level I Trauma Center combined with diverse training environments, including community emergency medicine and a dedicated childrens hospital. Residents care for a broad patient population from across Alabama and the Southeast, gaining extensive experience in trauma, critical care, stroke, cardiovascular emergencies, pediatrics, and complex referral pathology. Unique strengths include nationally recognized simulatio
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Charles Anthony Khoury, MD
Univ of Alabama at Birmingham Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Heather Kirk, MD
Univ of Alabama at Birmingham Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Alabama at Birmingham Med Ctr
203 General Services Bldg
521 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35233
2105 E South Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36111-1010
1600 7th Ave S
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)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
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 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 21 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.