University of Alabama Medical Center (Huntsville) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Huntsville, AL(Huntsville, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#335
Specialty Rank
$60,508
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
#335
Family Medicine Ranking
56th Percentile
Top 44% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200111023
- NRMP Code:
- 2947120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 75%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Though it is now a widely diverse boomtown of technology, Huntsville still has it's family friendly charm. Our Family Medicine residency program dates back to the earliest days of the specialty and has a proven record of preparing residents for their specific career goals. From Rural Primary Care to Hospitalist; Obstetrics to ER and Geriatrics, our program offers the rich variety of training opportunities necessary to prepare you well for your future in family medicine.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,508
PGY-1
$62,326
PGY-2
$64,715
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 100(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $279K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 50 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.57
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
80°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
75%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.00
Restaurant Meal
13.32
Gas (per gallon)
$4.11
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200111023
- NRMP Code:
- 2947120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nancy Yoakum Blevins
- Email:
- edwardsa@uab.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/23/2026
- 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:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2947120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Huntsville Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Huntsville Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Angela Edwards
- Contact Email:
- edwardsa@uab.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 50
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 9th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 19.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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