Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital.

About University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

ACGME code
3000131018
Program director
Rance Siniard
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
559
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
39%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 559 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 39% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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 minimum score
  • 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: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed49%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed10%
Positions offered
7
Positions filled
7
Applications received
559
Interview rate
14.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates32%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White50%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
Rance Siniard
Program coordinator
Tracie Office
Coordinator phone
(205) 934-4060
Program phone
(205) 934-1675
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama Hospital

619 South 19th Street, WP P220 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 39% of residents at University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 7 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program received 559 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 11%.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at 619 South 19th Street, WP P220 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 Rance Siniard. The program coordinator, Tracie Office, is the usual contact for application questions.

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