University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program
About This Program
Our fellowship is well-established and associated with one of the largest family medicine residencies in the country. Fellows have direct access to care for all major sports teams at the University and have numerous other coverage opportunities in adapted athletics, high school sports, community events, and mass participation events. The program boasts a 100% CAQ pass rate.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Earl Ray Stewart, MD
Univ Med Ctr Tuscaloosa
Primary Program Contact
Jeremy Cole
Univ of Alabama
Locations
Univ Med Ctr Tuscaloosa
Primary Care Sports Medicine Pgm
850 Peter Bryce Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-7457
850 5th Ave E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
850 5th Ave E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
810 St Vincent'S Dr
Birmingham, AL 35202-2407
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-6505
809 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-9990
806 St Vincent'S Dr
Birmingham, AL 35205
305 Paul W Bryant Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
323 Paul W Bryant Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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
Does not offer open house or 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
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.