Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2800121010
Program director
Benjamin Greene
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
237
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 237 applications and invited about 18.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 68 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
  • 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
18.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White80%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Benjamin Greene
Program coordinator
Michelle Thrasher
Coordinator phone
(205) 801-7999
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama Hospital

Faculty Office Tower 1155 1720 2nd Avenue S 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?

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% 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 4 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program received 237 applications and interviewed about 18.6% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 1%.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at Faculty Office Tower 1155 1720 2nd Avenue S 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 Benjamin Greene. The program coordinator, Michelle Thrasher, is the usual contact for application questions.

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