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 for success within your time at UAB and in your 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 Dearth Tower/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
- 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
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 28, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2026 - Jan 15, 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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.