University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
About This Program
Our residents say the biggest strength of our program is the people. A family atmosphere among residents and faculty makes for a tremendous work environment. The UAB Pediatric Residency Program prepares residents to succeed during their training at UAB and in their future career. Learn more about our education, patients, facilities, advocacy & outreach, QI & research, resident wellness, resident activities and the city of Birmingham at: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/peds/residency-program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michele Holloway Nichols, MD
University of Alabama at Birmingham/Chil
Primary Program Contact
Kimberly S Butler, BSN
University of Alabama at Birmingham/Chil
Locations
University of Alabama at Birmingham/Chil
3rd Fl McWane /Sergio Stagno Ctr
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233-1711
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-6505
1400 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 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.