University of Alabama Medical Center Program

Birmingham, ALLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

UAB's Palliative Care Fellowship offers a rich, interprofessional training experience with broad clinical exposure to diverse patient populations-across age groups, diagnoses, and care settings. Fellows engage in self-care, scholarship, and communication curricula, and workshops designed to deepen holistic care, explore team roles in end-of-life care, and strengthen ethical decision-making-preparing compassionate, collaborative leaders ready to serve with skill and empathy in any care setting.

Program Length
1 Year
First Year Positions
5 Positions
Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2025
Avg Work Hours
45 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS

Program Statistics

Compensation

$71K-$75K
20 Vacation Days
15 Sick Days
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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Walter J Baehr, MD
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Primary Program Contact

Elizabeth McAlister
Univ of Alabama at Birmingham

Survey Received: 7/9/2025
Program ID: 5400114027

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