University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
About This Program
As the only Level I Trauma Center in Alabama, the program offers residents exposure to a diverse patient population. Chiefs graduate with over 3,000 cases. Training opportunities include a 3-month dedicated research rotation, a temporal bone lab, & certification in transoral robotic surgery & Inspire device implantation. Residents receive financial assistance to present at & attend courses, purchase loupes, and maintain licenses. Memberships & subscriptions to educational resources are provided.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Benjamin Greene, MD
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Michelle Thrasher
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
FOT 1155
1720 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35294-3412
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
700 S 19th St
Birmingham, AL 35233
1720 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35233
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 23, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 16, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.