University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
About This Program
The UAB Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship offers a distinguished track record of cultivating exceptional specialists in caring for hospitalized children. Established in 2012, the program has a firm foundation in fostering future leaders within the field and was among the first institutions to receive ACGME accreditation. Emphasizing clinical excellence, scholarship, and leadership development, our fellowship seeks to train graduates to become the leaders of the field of Hospital Medicine.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Chang Long Wu, MD, MS
Children's Hosp Alabama
Primary Program Contact
Chang L Wu, MD, MS
Children's Hosp Alabama
Locations
Children's Hosp Alabama
McWane Bldg Ste 108
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 14, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 14, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 14, 2026 - Oct 30, 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
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.