Baptist Health Program
About This Program
Baptist Health General Surgery Residency offers rigorous training in a supportive, family-oriented culture. Residents rotate across two distinct hospitals, providing exposure to diverse patient populations and a broad spectrum of surgical pathology. The program emphasizes early operative experience and advanced robotic training, preparing residents for modern surgical practice. Strong academic partnerships with UAB enhance exposure to complex trauma, transplant, and pediatric surgery. With 40% o
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Edgar Shields Frey, MD
Baptist Health
Primary Program Contact
Ansley Powell, BS
Baptist Health
Locations
Baptist Health
Pob III
833 Princeton Ave SW Ste 200
Birmingham, AL 35211-1351
833 Princeton Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
3690 Grandview Pkwy
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-6505
809 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-9990
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
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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: 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
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
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 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.