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University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

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

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About University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

ACGME code
1400121022
Program director
Ryan Kraemer
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
39
First-year spots
Applicants
1,660
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 39 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,660 applications and invited about 22.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research 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
39
Interview rate
22.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates1%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White72%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Ryan Kraemer
Program coordinator
Tammy Pickens
Coordinator phone
(205) 934-9666
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama Hospital

1720 2nd Avenue South Boshell Diabetes Building 477 Birmingham, AL 35294-0012 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 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?

About 9% of residents at University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program offers 39 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 38 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program received 1,660 applications and interviewed about 22.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at 1720 2nd Avenue South Boshell Diabetes Building 477 Birmingham, AL 35294-0012. Its sponsoring institution is University of Alabama Hospital.

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

The program director is Ryan Kraemer. The program coordinator, Tammy Pickens, is the usual contact for application questions.

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