University of Alabama Medical Center Program

Internal medicine/Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$63,285
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7660144005
NRMP Code:
1007766C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
1

Contact Information

Anna Chesson Edens Hurst
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
30
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
Non-Physician Staff:
26
0
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
34%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

48 weeks

Salary Progression

$63,285
PGY-1
$65,469
PGY-2
$67,905
PGY-3
$71,193
PGY-4
0

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):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Birmingham, AL
Metropolitan Area
Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

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

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

Nominal Salary
$63,285
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$82,188
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7660144005
NRMP Code:
1007766C0YOG
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
1
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Anna Chesson Edens Hurst
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

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:
215
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1007766C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Children's Hospital of Alabama
Primary Teaching Site:
Children's Hospital of Alabama
Contact Person:
Christy Underwood

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
112

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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