Neurological SurgeryUniversity Based

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

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

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About University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

ACGME code
1600121003
Program director
Curtis Rozzelle
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
305
Latest cycle
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 305 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 75 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.

  • Application deadline
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White62%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Curtis Rozzelle
Program coordinator
Chloe Ward
Coordinator phone
(205) 934-3754
Program phone
(205) 638-9653
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama Hospital

UAB Department of Neurological Surgery Faculty Office Tower 1062 510 - 20th Street South Birmingham, AL 35294-3410 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 5% of residents at University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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. University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Neurological Surgery 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 0%.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at UAB Department of Neurological Surgery Faculty Office Tower 1062 510 - 20th Street South Birmingham, AL 35294-3410. Its sponsoring institution is University of Alabama Hospital.

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

The program director is Curtis Rozzelle. The program coordinator, Chloe Ward, is the usual contact for application questions.

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