University of Alabama Medical Center Program
Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
2
Positions
$65,469
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1300113056
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 7
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 26
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 60%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
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: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
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
- Population
- 60K
- 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:
- 1300113056
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 7
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Anna Chesson Edens Hurst
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- 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:
- 188
COMLEX Requirements
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1007130F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital of Alabama
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital of Alabama
- Contact Person:
- Christy Underwood
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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