DermatologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

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

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About University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

ACGME code
0800121010
Program director
Lauren Kole
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
278
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 278 applications and invited about 15.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Dermatology programs, which interview about 12.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
15.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White41%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Lauren Kole
Program coordinator
Leslie Roop Johnson
Coordinator phone
(205) 975-4917
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama Hospital

510 20th St S FOT Suite 858 Birmingham, AL 35233 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 J-1 and 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 Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program offers 6 first-year Dermatology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program received 278 applications and interviewed about 15.8% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at 510 20th St S FOT Suite 858 Birmingham, AL 35233. Its sponsoring institution is University of Alabama Hospital.

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

The program director is Lauren Kole. The program coordinator, Leslie Roop Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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