University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (PD)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Birmingham, AL
9
Positions
$71,193
PGY1 Salary
44.4%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3290121001
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Female Faculty:
- 33.30%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The major goal of our program is to prepare neonatologists for academic careers and we place emphasis on excellence in basic science and clinical research with up to 2/3 of the fellowship time dedicated to research. Fellows rotate through the 120 bed unit at the University of Alabama Hospital (a regional NICU), and a 54 bed unit at The Children's Hospital of Alabama (a Level IV NICU with ECMO and neonatal dialysis), in addition to a month in the cardiac ICU and the newborn follow-up clinic.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- 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
Required
Duration
100 weeks
Salary Progression
$71,193
PGY-1
$71,193
PGY-4
$75,128
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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:
- 3290121001
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/27/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/24/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 7
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1007329F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:4PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 44.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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