University of Alabama Medical Center Program
Hospice and Palliative MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL
5
Positions
0.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5400114027
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 28
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.50
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 69.20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 16%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UAB's Palliative Care Fellowship offers a rich, interprofessional training experience with broad clinical exposure to diverse patient populations-across age groups, diagnoses, and care settings. Fellows engage in self-care, scholarship, and communication curricula, and workshops designed to deepen holistic care, explore team roles in end-of-life care, and strengthen ethical decision-making-preparing compassionate, collaborative leaders ready to serve with skill and empathy in any care setting.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,193
PGY-1
$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: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
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5400114027
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 28
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/15/2026 - 11/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1007540F0, 1007540F1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
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
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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