University of Alabama Medical Center Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
52
Positions
#22
Specialty Rank
$60,508
PGY1 Salary
17.3%
IMG %
#22
Surgery Ranking
94th Percentile
Top 6% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400121022
- NRMP Code:
- 1007440P2
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 103
- Female Faculty:
- 34%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UAB's General Surgery Residency combines high-volume, complex surgical training at a high-volume, level 1 academic center with a strong sense of community. Residents benefit from advanced robotics, global surgery, dedicated research time, and service to critically-ill patients. Birmingham's affordability allows many residents to live near the hospital, enhancing quality of life.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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)
- 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
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,508
PGY-1
$62,326
PGY-2
$64,715
PGY-3
$67,436
PGY-4
$70,238
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 26.1%(FREIDA)
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:
- 4400121022
- NRMP Code:
- 1007440P2
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Britney L Corey
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1007440C0, 1007440P2, 1007440C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Olivia Y Ricks
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14PGY-2:12PGY-3:8PGY-4:9PGY-5:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 45
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 17.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 15th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 1.9%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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