AnesthesiologyUniversity BasedSponsors H-1B

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital.

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About University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

ACGME code
0400121010
Program director
Joseph Norman
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
21
First-year spots
Applicants
608
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
H-1B
For residents

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 608 applications and invited about 26.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Anesthesiology program has 4%. The program sponsors H-1B visas.

Residents work about 44 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
21
Interview rate
26.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White83%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Norman
Program coordinator
Celia Keenan
Coordinator phone
(205) 975-0208
Program phone
(205) 934-6525
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama Hospital

619 South 19th Street Jefferson Tower Room 920 Birmingham, AL 35249-6810 Open in Google Maps

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program sponsors H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program IMG-friendly?

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program offer?

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program offers 21 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program?

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program received 608 applications and interviewed about 26.5% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program located?

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at 619 South 19th Street Jefferson Tower Room 920 Birmingham, AL 35249-6810. Its sponsoring institution is University of Alabama Hospital.

Who is the program director of University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program?

The program director is Joseph Norman. The program coordinator, Celia Keenan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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