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University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

Forensic Pathology (PTH)University-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL
1
Positions
$70,238
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3100121049
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
1
Interviews:
5

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
42
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
2/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
4.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
4
Non-Physician Staff:
10
0
Female Faculty:
25.00%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The office draws its caseload from Jefferson County, which includes the city of Birmingham, and has a population base of approximately 660,000. The office annually examines approximately 1200 bodies including approximately 200 homicides and 550 accidental deaths. Complete scene investigations are routinely conducted by in-house investigators of homicidal, accidental, and suicidal deaths.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • 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
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$70,238
PGY-1
$70,238
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Birmingham, AL

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3100121049
Total Positions:
1
Interviews:
5
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
9/1/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1007310F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
50
Unpaid Leave Days:
10

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
100.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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