University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
About This Program
UAB's General Surgery Residency combines high-volume, complex surgical training at a high-volume, level 1 academic center with a strong sense of community. Residents benefit from advanced robotics, global surgery, dedicated research time, and service to critically-ill patients. Birmingham's affordability allows many residents to live near the hospital, enhancing quality of life.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Britney L Corey, MD
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Olivia Y Ricks, MBA
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Alabama Med Ctr
BDB 202
1808 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35223
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
700 S 19th St
Birmingham, AL 35233
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco 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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 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
Sep 29, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 19, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.