University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program Radiation Oncology Residency
Radiation Oncology residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital.
See how you matchAbout University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program
- ACGME code
- 4300121002
- Program director
- Samuel Marcrom
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 130
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 31.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 9%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is a university Based Radiation Oncology residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, sponsored by University of Alabama Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Radiation Oncology program (2).
In the latest application cycle the program received 130 applications and invited about 31.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiation Oncology interview rate of 29.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 7% across Radiation Oncology programs. 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 2
- Interview rate
- 31.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates91%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs9%
Demographics
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White73%
- Asian27%
- Other9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Samuel Marcrom
- Program coordinator
- Tracey Cotton-Bickham
- Coordinator phone
- (205) 975-0222
- Program phone
- (205) 934-0671
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Alabama Hospital
619 South 19th Street HSROC 2232 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 9% of residents at University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiation Oncology program has 7% 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 2 first-year Radiation Oncology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program?
University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program received 130 applications and interviewed about 31.5% of applicants. The typical Radiation Oncology program interviews about 29.4%.
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 Radiation Oncology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program located?
University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program is located at 619 South 19th Street HSROC 2232 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 Samuel Marcrom. The program coordinator, Tracey Cotton-Bickham, is the usual contact for application questions.