University of Alabama Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
117
Positions
#25
Specialty Rank
$63,285
PGY1 Salary
7.0%
IMG %
#25
Internal Medicine Ranking
95th Percentile
Top 5% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400121022
- NRMP Code:
- 1007140C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 117
- Interviews:
- 378
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 342
- Female Faculty:
- 39.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UAB provides comprehensive clinical training with an emphasis on clinical reasoning in a supportive and caring learning environment. As a quaternary referral center, we care for patients with a wide range of pathologies. Our program is intentionally structured to provide diverse clinical experiences & progressive autonomy, preparing our residents for successful careers. We offer optional specialty tracks including Medical Education, Health Disparities, POCUS, Women's Health, and Primary Care.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,285
PGY-1
$65,469
PGY-2
$67,905
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400121022
- NRMP Code:
- 1007140C0
- Total Positions:
- 117
- Interviews:
- 378
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ryan Rhoads Kraemer
- Email:
- rkraemer@uabmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 11/13/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/23/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- 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:
- 1007140C0, 1007140C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Tammy S Pickens
- Contact Email:
- tpickens@uabmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 39
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:39PGY-2:39PGY-3:39
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 56
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 7.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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