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University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

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

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About University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

ACGME code
1800131004
Program director
Khurram Bashir
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
803
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
29%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 803 applications and invited about 12.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 29% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed36%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed6%
Positions offered
10
Interview rate
12.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates49%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs24%

Demographics

  • Women84%
  • Men16%
  • White57%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Khurram Bashir
Program coordinator
Shirley Gibbs
Coordinator phone
(205) 975-0447
Program phone
(205) 975-8149
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama Hospital

619 19th Street South Birmingham, AL 35249 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 29% of residents at University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 10 first-year Neurology positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program received 803 applications and interviewed about 12.7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 8%.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at 619 19th Street South Birmingham, AL 35249. Its sponsoring institution is University of Alabama Hospital.

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

The program director is Khurram Bashir. The program coordinator, Shirley Gibbs, is the usual contact for application questions.

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