Fellowships/Interventional Radiology-Independent/University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
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Interventional Radiology-IndependentUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Birmingham, AL
4
Positions
33.3%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4150100001
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 47
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.50
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 20.00%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UAB's Independent Interventional Radiology (IR) Residency was approved in 2017 and became part of the national rollout on July 1, 2020. This two-year program, available only to diagnostic radiology residency graduates, offers extensive clinical and procedural IR training. UAB is approved to train up to four Independent IR residents at a time, providing comprehensive exposure across a wide range of interventional procedures.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$77,978
PGY-1
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4150100001
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 11/12/2025 - 12/3/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2026 - 4/30/2026
- 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:
- 1007415F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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