Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UAB-Cahaba Sports & Exercise Medicine Fellowship is a twoyear, ACGMEaccredited program that combines innovative clinical training with traditional sports medicine education. We prepare future leaders in our field to manage musculoskeletal and medical conditions in athletes and active individuals. Fellows receive training in ultrasound, sports cardiology, concussion care, and exercise prescriptions, and will graduate with an additional Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. Fellows gain experience covering professional, collegiate, and high school sports while participating in patient care, teaching, and research within an academic medical center. Let's start this next chapter together!
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Ian Douglas Mckeag, MD
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Heather Cowart, MEd
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Sports Med Pgm
930 20th St S
Birmingham, AL 35294
195 Hospital Dr
Centreville, AL 35042
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
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
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
Data not provided by program
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.