University of Alabama Medical Center Program
Plastic surgeryUniversity-based
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$61,750
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3600121121
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Jorge I de la Torre
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 64
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$61,750
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
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
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
- 25.6%0
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:
- 3600121121
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jorge I de la Torre
- Email:
- [email protected]
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Shayna M Chambless
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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