University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
About This Program
Our program is home to a diverse patient population to see the full spectrum of infectious diseases inclusive of HIV, general ID, travel medicine, and all manner of immunocompromised patients. The second year curriculum is flexible to best meet the individual fellow's career goals including electives and/or tracks in immunocompromised ID, research, stewardship, infection prevention, and other areas as desired.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Todd Patrick Mccarty, MD
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Todd McCarty
Univ of Alabama Birmingham Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
THT 229
1900 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35294-0006
700 S 19th St
Birmingham, AL 35233
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 21, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025
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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.