University of Alabama Medical Center Program
AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
84
Positions
#82
Specialty Rank
$63,285
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#82
Anesthesiology Ranking
51st Percentile
Top 49% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0400121010
- NRMP Code:
- 1007040C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 84
- Interviews:
- 160
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 47
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 100
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 26%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are committed to training the next generation of physician leaders. Graduate degree & certificate programs are available through the UAB Education Assistance Program (EAP) in Health Administration, Quality & Safety, Artificial Intelligence, & many others. A global health elective, research tracks & national certification in perioperative echocardiography are also available. Our goal is for graduates to be excellent clinicians, ready to enter any independent practice or fellowship program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,285
PGY-1
$65,469
PGY-2
$67,905
PGY-3
$71,193
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 25.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 60K
- 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:
- 0400121010
- NRMP Code:
- 1007040C1
- Total Positions:
- 84
- Interviews:
- 160
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tekuila Carter
- Email:
- celiakeenan@uabmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/8/2026 - 12/17/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1007040C0, 1007040C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Celia E Keenan
- Contact Email:
- celiakeenan@uabmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 21
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:21PGY-2:21PGY-3:21PGY-4:21
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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