PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program

Psychiatry residency program in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa.

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About University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program

ACGME code
4000100002
Program director
James Reeves
Location
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
569
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 569 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
James Reeves
Program coordinator
Lynn Thomas
Coordinator phone
(205) 348-5064
Program phone
(240) 426-1750
Sponsoring institution
University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa

850 Peter Bryce Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Open in Google Maps

University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa 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-Tuscaloosa Program IMG-friendly?

University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program offer?

University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program?

University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program received 569 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa 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-Tuscaloosa 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-Tuscaloosa Program located?

University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program is located at 850 Peter Bryce Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Its sponsoring institution is University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa.

Who is the program director of University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Program?

The program director is James Reeves. The program coordinator, Lynn Thomas, is the usual contact for application questions.