Residency

Internal Medicine at University of Alabama Medical Center (Montgomery)

Montgomery, Alabama
Program website
Accepts J-1 Accepts F-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required by start of residency
    “International Applicants must have a ECFMG Certificate by April 1 of the application year”
  • Accepts graduates within 5 years of graduation
    “Graduated from an ACGME-approved medical school within five years of application”
  • at least one month (type not specified)
    “documented at least one month of U.S. clinical experience”
  • Minimum USMLE Step 2 CK 220
    “Passed USMLE Step 2 CK on the first attempt with a minimum score of 220”
per uab.edu ↗
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $63,285 PGY-2 $65,469 PGY-3 $67,905
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost Paid leave 49 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 70 Longest shift (Y1) 16 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 92.6% (2025 survey) DO 0% US-MD 7.4% Total positions 27 Interviews per spot ~8 Faculty:resident 0.3 Setting Community-based university affiliated NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3 Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Clinical experience in the US
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Not offered Starts June, July Applications open 2026-09-01 Interviews begin 2025-11-04
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.