University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

Birmingham, ALLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Only MFM fellowship in Alabama and home to the state's largest MFM practice, we offer a unique Genetics Track and serve as a major referral center for Alabama and neighboring states. Fellows train with a diverse, high-acuity patient population, gaining unparalleled exposure and experience in a high-volume, high-impact environment.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Application Deadline

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$75k-$82k

15 Vacation Days
15 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Akila Subramaniam, MS, MPH
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr

[email protected]
(205) 934-5611

Primary Program Contact

Kathy Selman
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr

[email protected]
(205) 934-9924
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 2300122001

Locations

Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
176F Ste 10270
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-7333

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Alabama Hospital

619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-6505

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

24 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

8:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1007230F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter from a department chair
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

4 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

1.3:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

66.7%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (12)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July, August 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

28 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Once per week for 12 month(s)

NGO

Year 2 - Once per week for 12 month(s)

NGO

Year 3 - Once per week for 12 month(s)

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s3

PGY-2s3

PGY-3s3

Key Dates & Timelines

2027 - 2028

APR27

Application Due

Apr 27, 2026

JUN1

Interview Period Starts

Jun 1, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

33%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required (48 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Another track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Group life insurance
Disability insurance

Salary Compensation

$75k-$82k

PGY-5 through PGY-7

PGY-5

$75,128

PGY-6

$77,978

PGY-7

$82,453

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.

Vacation Days15

Sick Days15

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

60 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Birmingham, AL

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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