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University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

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

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About University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program

ACGME code
4000111009
Program director
Taylor Preston
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
529
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 529 applications and invited about 14% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
14%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White72%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Taylor Preston
Program coordinator
Heather Kwok
Coordinator phone
(205) 934-1306
Program phone
(205) 934-8619
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama Hospital

Department of Psychiatry Education Office CPM 272 1713 6th Ave S, CPM 272 Birmingham, AL 35294-0019 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 3% of residents at University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 Psychiatry 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 529 applications and interviewed about 14% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at Department of Psychiatry Education Office CPM 272 1713 6th Ave S, CPM 272 Birmingham, AL 35294-0019. Its sponsoring institution is University of Alabama Hospital.

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

The program director is Taylor Preston. The program coordinator, Heather Kwok, is the usual contact for application questions.