North Alabama Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Florence, AL(Florence, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
57
Positions
#615
Specialty Rank
$55,248
PGY1 Salary
94.7%
IMG %
#615
Internal Medicine Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400100901
- NRMP Code:
- 2239140C0IMG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 57
- Interviews:
- 304
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 38
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 27
- Female Faculty:
- 27.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is to train physicians of diverse experiences and talents enabling our graduates to practice medicine by providing compassionate, evidence-based care for patients of all needs and backgrounds. By continuously working to improve the health of the patients cared for in our local community with wellness-oriented care, we strive to provide the highest quality of medical care with compassion. Our faculty are dedicated to our trainees professional development.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$55,248
PGY-1
$57,013
PGY-2
$58,778
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $338K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $81K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 31.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.7000000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400100901
- NRMP Code:
- 2239140C0IMG
- Total Positions:
- 57
- Interviews:
- 304
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jan Westerman
- Email:
- jwesterman@namccares.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/22/2026 - 1/23/2027
- 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:
- 2239140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- North Alabama Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- North Alabama Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Sheila McCord
- Contact Email:
- sheila.mccord@namccares.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 19
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:19PGY-2:19PGY-3:19
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 94.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 97th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.5%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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