University of Alabama Medical Center Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#38
Specialty Rank
$63,285
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#38
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
72nd Percentile
Top 28% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2800121010
- NRMP Code:
- 1007280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 63
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 68
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 2/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
As the only Level I Trauma Center in Alabama, the program offers residents exposure to a diverse patient population. Chiefs graduate with over 3,000 cases. Training opportunities include a 3-month dedicated research rotation, a temporal bone lab, & certification in transoral robotic surgery & Inspire device implantation. Residents receive financial assistance to present at & attend courses, purchase loupes, and maintain licenses. Memberships & subscriptions to educational resources are provided.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$63,285
PGY-1
$65,469
PGY-2
$67,905
PGY-3
$71,193
PGY-4
$75,128
PGY-5
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:
- 2800121010
- NRMP Code:
- 1007280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 63
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Benjamin Greene
- Email:
- bgreene@uabmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 10/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/16/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- 245
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:
- 1007280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Michelle Thrasher
- Contact Email:
- michellethrasher@uabmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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