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Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Centreville, Alabama, sponsored by Cahaba Medical Care.

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About Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200100727
Program director
John Waits
Location
Centreville, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
535
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Centreville, Alabama, sponsored by Cahaba Medical Care. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 535 applications and invited about 29.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
29.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates34%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men41%
  • White55%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
John Waits
Program coordinator
Brittany Shanks
Coordinator phone
(205) 277-2395
Sponsoring institution
Cahaba Medical Care

Cahaba+UAB Family Medicine Residency 405 Belcher Street Centreville, AL 35042 Open in Google Maps

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 24% of residents at Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program offer?

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program offers 20 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program?

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program received 535 applications and interviewed about 29.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program located?

Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program is located at Cahaba+UAB Family Medicine Residency 405 Belcher Street Centreville, AL 35042. Its sponsoring institution is Cahaba Medical Care.

Who is the program director of Cahaba Medical Care/University of Alabama Medical Center Program?

The program director is John Waits. The program coordinator, Brittany Shanks, is the usual contact for application questions.