University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Tuscaloosa, AL(Tuscaloosa, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
#94
Specialty Rank
$62,726
PGY1 Salary
35.4%
IMG %
#94
Family Medicine Ranking
88th Percentile
Top 12% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200121027
- NRMP Code:
- 2955120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 123
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 43
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 44.2%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residents thrive in academic and community settings, learning from dedicated physicians and gaining hands-on experience in hospitals, clinics, and community practices. We offer fellowships in Behavioral Health, EM, Geriatrics, Hospital Medicine, OB, Peds, and Sports Medicine. At UA-Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency, we value strong patient relationships and a legacy of service. Located in vibrant Tuscaloosa, our program blends top-tier training with Southern charm and small-city appeal.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- 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
$62,726
PGY-1
$64,389
PGY-2
$66,807
PGY-3
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
- 94(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $252K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $51K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.73
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200121027
- NRMP Code:
- 2955120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 123
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tamer Elsayed
- Email:
- aradams@ua.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/20/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2955120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
- Contact Person:
- Alison R Adams
- Contact Email:
- aradams@ua.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:16PGY-3:16
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 35.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 61st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 18.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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