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University of Alabama Hospital Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Huntsville, AL(Huntsville, Alabama Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#311
Specialty Rank
$63,285
PGY1 Salary
21.4%
IMG %
#311
Internal Medicine Ranking
47th Percentile
Top 53% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1400100893
NRMP Code:
2947140C0; 2947140P0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
72.7%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Large tertiary care center with 1000 beds including a level one trauma center. Golden weekends, friendly faculty, open/closed ICUs

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$63,285
PGY-1
$65,469
PGY-2
$67,905
PGY-3
00

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

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

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
22.7%(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

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

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1400100893
NRMP Code:
2947140C0; 2947140P0
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Farrah Ibrahim
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/30/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/28/2026 - 1/13/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 17

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2947140C0, 2947140P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Huntsville Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Huntsville Hospital
Contact Person:
Lisa M Williams
Contact Email:
lisastewart@uabmc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:9
PGY-3:9

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
21.4%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
46th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
46.4%
DO Classification
HIGH

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