University of Alabama Hospital Program
Interventional radiology - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$65,469
PGY1 Salary
9.1%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4160100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1007416A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 9.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 104
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 20
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 19
- Female Faculty:
- 25.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UAB's Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency was approved in 2016. This five-year program offers strong training in diagnostic radiology and the clinical and procedural aspects of IR. We match two residents per year. The curriculum includes three years of diagnostic imaging and two years of IR. Residents take DR call for four years and IR call in the final year. Our IR section offers broad procedural experience and is deeply involved in clinical care and patient management.
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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,469
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
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
- 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
- 24.2%
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:
- 4160100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1007416A0
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Andrew John Gunn
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 9/24/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
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, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1007416A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Sheryl Arnold
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 9.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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