University of Alabama Medical Center Program
Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
2
Positions
$71,193
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0200121109
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 89
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 15
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 75%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The mission of the UAB Allergy/Immunology Fellowship Program is to train future practitioners in our specialty preparing them to be fully competent in patient-oriented, compassionate and ethical care and, depending on their career trajectory, education and research.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Part-time/shared schedule positions
- On-site child care
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$71,193
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
$71,193
PGY-4
$75,125
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 77(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $308K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.2%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0200121109
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 89
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Thomas Prescott Atkinson
- Email:
- patkinson@peds.uab.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 7
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1007020F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital of Alabama
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital of Alabama
- Contact Person:
- Brandy Embry
- Contact Email:
- bembry@uabmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 80
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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