University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

Interventional Radiology - Integrated residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital.

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About University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

ACGME code
4160100001
Program director
Rachel Oser
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
108
Latest cycle
Interview rate
32.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is a university Based Interventional Radiology - Integrated residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital.

In the latest application cycle the program received 108 applications and invited about 32.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Interventional Radiology - Integrated programs, which interview about 25.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Interventional Radiology - Integrated programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed27%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed50%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed32%
Interview rate
32.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women10%
  • Men90%
  • White70%
  • Asian10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Rachel Oser
Program coordinator
Heather Fisher
Coordinator phone
(205) 934-7120
Program phone
(205) 441-4303
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama Hospital

619 19th Street South NHB H623 Birmingham, AL 34249 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 10% of residents at University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Interventional Radiology - Integrated program has 0% IMG residents.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program received 108 applications and interviewed about 32.4% of applicants. The typical Interventional Radiology - Integrated program interviews about 25.3%.

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 Interventional Radiology - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program?

Applicants who sent University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 27%.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at 619 19th Street South NHB H623 Birmingham, AL 34249. Its sponsoring institution is University of Alabama Hospital.

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

The program director is Rachel Oser. The program coordinator, Heather Fisher, is the usual contact for application questions.

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