We are accepting applications for the 2012 – 2013 interview season.  All R-1 positions for the 2012 – 2013 academic year for the Internal Medicine Residency Program are selected through The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The UAB Internal Medicine NRMP numbers for Match participation are:

• Categorical Track (NRMP # 1007140C0)
  3-year Traditional, Primary Care, or Women’s Health Track
• Preliminary Track (NRMP # 1007140P0)
  1-year Internal Medicine before continuing on into another specialty

The Internal Medicine Residency Training Program offers a physician scientist program, the ABIM Research Pathway.  Two to three applicants each year are accepted to this pathway who have evidence of significant previous research experience and a strong interest for a career as an academic physician-scientist.  This track will guarantee members of the ABIM Research Pathway program a position in an internal medicine subspecialty and provide 3 years of protected research training after residency to facilitate future career development. For more information on this program, please contact the Program by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the ABIM web site for ABIM requirements and qualifications for Board certification.

Combined Internal Medicine-Medical Genetics Program (NRMP # 1007766C0)- The Medicine Genetics combined program is a 5-year combined training program focuses on clinical genetics training and research efforts more oriented towards adult genetic disease, while the curriculum prepares graduates for Internal Medicine careers in research, teaching or departmental administration. Successful completion of this training program brings eligibility to become certified by both the American board of Internal Medicine examination and the American Board of Medical Genetics.  Application to the combined program is made via ERAS and through registration with the NRMP.  For information on the Internal Medicine Genetics Program contact Sandra Pilkinton at 205-975-6867 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Residency Criteria

• Graduation date less than five years from the year that you are applying.
• We do not have a minimal score required for USMLE Step 1 or USMLE Step 2
• USMLE Step 1- You must submit your Step 1 results with your application for your application to be considered by our program.
• USMLE Step 2- A passing USMLE Step 2 CK score must be posted in ERAS prior to the NRMP rank list submission date for you to be considered for our rank list.
• Due to the highly competitive applications received by our program, any applications received with failed test scores will be subject to higher review.
• For International graduates, we sponsor an H1-B and a J-1 visa.
• For International graduates, you must hold the standard Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate. You do not have to be certified when applying; however, you must be certified by the match date.
• Hands on US Clinical experience is not a requirement for our program, however it is highly preferred.  This does not include observerships or research.