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UAB St. Vincent's East Program

Family Medicine residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by UAB St. Vincent's East.

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About UAB St. Vincent's East Program

ACGME code
1200131020
Program director
English Gonzalez
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
407
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

UAB St. Vincent's East Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by UAB St. Vincent's East. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 407 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 17% 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 50 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
29.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates54%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White67%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
English Gonzalez
Program coordinator
Elizabeth Pilkington
Coordinator phone
(205) 838-3182
Program phone
(208) 838-6000
Sponsoring institution
UAB St. Vincent's East

50 Medical Park Drive East Birmingham, AL 35235 Open in Google Maps

UAB St. Vincent's East Program: frequently asked questions

Does UAB St. Vincent's East Program sponsor visas?

UAB St. Vincent's East 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 UAB St. Vincent's East Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at UAB St. Vincent's East 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 UAB St. Vincent's East Program offer?

UAB St. Vincent's East Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UAB St. Vincent's East Program?

UAB St. Vincent's East Program received 407 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 UAB St. Vincent's East Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UAB St. Vincent's East 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 UAB St. Vincent's East Program located?

UAB St. Vincent's East Program is located at 50 Medical Park Drive East Birmingham, AL 35235. Its sponsoring institution is UAB St. Vincent's East.

Who is the program director of UAB St. Vincent's East Program?

The program director is English Gonzalez. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Pilkington, is the usual contact for application questions.