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University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

Pediatric Rheumatology (PD)University-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL
3
Positions
$71,193
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3310121036
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
6

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

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

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
57.10%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
75%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We serve the entire state of Alabama with both common and rare pediatric rheumatic disorders in our care. We have 8 faculty and 5 nurse practitioners (plus 5 nurses, 4 office staff, social worker, and research coordinator) so fellows do not have busy work. We are research based with expertise in JIA, lupus, spondyloarthropathy, TMJ arthritis, transition care, reproductive health, and MAS. We partner with our outstanding UAB adult rheumatology division for research, training, and education.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Part-time/shared schedule positions
  • On-site child care
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$71,193
PGY-1
$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:Available, Not 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

City & State
Birmingham, AL

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3310121036
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
6
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
Interview Period:
9/2/2026 - 9/30/2026
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:
1007331F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
80

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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