University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
About This Program
Our mission is to recruit, train and prepare diverse, highly qualified clinicians, educators and physician scientists through exemplary patient care, original research, teaching and quality improvement in an inclusive environment to be national healthcare leaders and mentors who provide exceptional interdisciplinary and equitable care in our field. Trainees will work with the PPC gaining experience in interprofessional training, patient and family care and education and technical assistance.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kenneth Brett Turner, MD
University of Alabama Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Kate Hendley, BA
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Locations
University of Alabama Medical Center
Ste 620 Lowder Bldg
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233-1711
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-6505
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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 1 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 or outside 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 2, 2026
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.