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University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

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

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About University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

ACGME code
3200121017
Program director
Michele Nichols
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
26
First-year spots
Applicants
595
Latest cycle
Interview rate
56.3%
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 Pediatrics residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 26 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 595 applications and invited about 56.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Pediatrics program has 20%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
26
Interview rate
56.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women74%
  • Men26%
  • White81%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Michele Nichols
Program coordinator
Kimberly Butler
Coordinator phone
(205) 638-9589
Program phone
(206) 638-9589
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama Hospital

Children's Hospital 1600 7th Avenue South 3rd Floor Dearth Tower/Sergio Stagno Center Birmingham, AL 35233 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 Pediatrics 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 26 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 26 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program received 595 applications and interviewed about 56.3% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at Children's Hospital 1600 7th Avenue South 3rd Floor Dearth Tower/Sergio Stagno Center Birmingham, AL 35233. Its sponsoring institution is University of Alabama Hospital.

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

The program director is Michele Nichols. The program coordinator, Kimberly Butler, is the usual contact for application questions.

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