University of Alabama Medical Center Program
Nuclear medicineUniversity-based
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$65,469
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2000121007
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 6
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 189
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, UAB's Nuclear Medicine Residency offers diverse clinical exposure at a high-volume academic medical center and VA hospital. Trainees gain hands-on experience with PET/CT, theranostics, cardiac imaging, and research. Our collaborative environment, unique hybrid imaging curriculum, and strong mentorship prepare graduates for board certification and leadership roles.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,469
PGY-1
$65,469
PGY-2
$67,905
PGY-3
$71,193
PGY-4
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:
- 2000121007
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 6
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jon A Baldwin
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 11/13/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 189
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Heather S Fisher
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 189
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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