University of Alabama Medical Center Program
UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
17
Positions
$63,285
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4800111014
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 17
- Interviews:
- 42
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 15.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UAB Urology offers a robust training experience in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, serving a diverse patient population in a urban community. Our program features comprehensive exposure to all urologic subspecialties, including high-volume oncology, robotic surgery, and reconstructive urology. Trainees benefit from a unique blend of clinical excellence, academic mentorship, and innovative research opportunities, fostering well-rounded urologists prepared for academic and private practice.
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
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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:
- 4800111014
- Total Positions:
- 17
- Interviews:
- 42
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Adam Benjamin Klein
- Email:
- aklein@uabmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 12/3/2026
- 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:
- 230
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 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Liranda Howard
- Contact Email:
- lirandacoleman@uabmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- 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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