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University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

Pediatric Nephrology (PD)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Birmingham, AL
4
Positions
$67,436
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3280112076
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
13

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.80
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
16.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
64
Non-Physician Staff:
21
0
Female Faculty:
42.20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Extensive training in chronic and acute dialysis in premature infants (1kg-4kg) - Extensive experience in apheresis - Extensive training in kidney transplantation (20-25 transplants/yr, outpatient follow up of >300 recipients) - Large chronic dialysis volume (>50 prevalent chronic dialysis patients)

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal 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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

120 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,436
PGY-1
$67,436
PGY-4
$70,238
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Birmingham, AL

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3280112076
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
13
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 10/26/2026
Interview Period:
8/15/2025 - 11/1/2025
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 7

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1007328F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
50

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
66.7%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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