University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
About This Program
Our UAB Hematopathology Fellowship offers exceptional case diversity, complex neoplasms, and robust in-house flow cytometry, NGS-based molecular diagnostics, and cytogenetics. Fellows serve a broad patient population across Alabama and the Southeast, encountering unique pathology reflective of our diverse communities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Diana Morlote, MD
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Dominique Willis, MD
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
WP P220E Dept of Pathology
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
700 S 19th St
Birmingham, AL 35233
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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 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: 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-6
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.