North Alabama Medical Center Program
PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Muscle Shoals, AL(Shoals, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#306
Specialty Rank
$55,248
PGY1 Salary
71.4%
IMG %
#306
Psychiatry Ranking
4th Percentile
Top 96% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000100001
- NRMP Code:
- 2239400C0DO
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 40
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 60/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 99
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program has a unique blend of robust training and high quality of life. While located in a small town, our program is geographically well-positioned near major cities like Birmingham, Huntsville, Nashville, and Memphis-offering access to urban amenities without the daily stress of big-city living. Residents enjoy short commutes, affordable housing in excellent school districts, and the opportunity to thrive in a community connected to nature-with lakes, rivers, and hiking.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$55,248
PGY-1
$57,012
PGY-2
$58,777
PGY-3
$60,596
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $251K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 146K
- Median Age
- 43 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.44999999999999996
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
68%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
12.24
Gas (per gallon)
$3.77
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000100001
- NRMP Code:
- 2239400C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Praveen Narahari
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2239400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- North Alabama Shoals Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- North Alabama Shoals Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Rebecca Uhlman
- Contact Email:
- rebecca.uhlman@shoalshospital.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:6PGY-3:5PGY-4:4
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, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 71.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 21.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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