Baptist Health Program
About This Program
The Baptist Health Transitional Year Residency Program in Birmingham, AL offers an exceptional blend of flexibility, broad clinical training, & outstanding quality of life. Residents build a solid foundation in medicine while tailoring their education through elective opportunities aligned with their future career goals. Our supportive faculty and mentorship-driven culture foster professional growth, hands-on learning, and personal success. Located in a vibrant and affordable city known for its
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Lauren Pacheco, MD
Baptist Health
Primary Program Contact
Ann Marie Bond, BS
Baptist Health
Locations
Baptist Health
Pob 3
833 Princeton Ave SW Ste 200
Birmingham, AL 35211-1351
833 Princeton Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
3690 Grandview Pkwy
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
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
Second Look
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 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
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
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 3 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.