We offer two training experiences: the Categorical Program, which leads to board eligibility in internal medicine after completion of a three-year residency program, and the Preliminary Program, which provides one year of internal medicine training prior to further residency training in other areas of specialty. Approximately seven Categorical Program positions and four Preliminary Program positions are offered each year.
All our residency positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program. Only electronic application submitted through ERAS are considered.
Application Consideration Criteria
- Graduated from an ACGME-approved medical school within five years of application
- Passed USMLE Step I, with a minimum score of 220, on first attempt. Any application received with a failed score is subject to additional review
- USMLE Step 2 and CK passing scores must be in ERAS prior to Feb. 1 of the application year
- International Applicants must have a ECFMG Certificate by April 1 of the application year
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- USMLE or COMLEX scores
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Dean's Letter (MRSP)
- Copy of Medical School Diploma and Transcript
- ECFMG Certificate (for International Medical Graduates)
For the 2022 ERAS® cycle, our program will require all applicants to complete a supplemental ERAS application, offered through the AAMC’s ERAS program. Applicants also will be required to complete the MyERAS application.
The additional information collected will help our program staff learn more about applicants’ medical education journey, including more meaningful information about work, volunteer, and research experiences, and will help us better identify applicants who fit our program environment and mission.
This supplemental ERAS application will be delivered on a survey platform that is separate from the MyERAS application and must be completed between Sept. 1-30.
International Medical Graduates Policies
Our program only sponsors J-1 visas.
Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada must possess a currently valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, or have a full unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction in which they are training.
International medical graduates may access ERAS through the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. Canadian medical school graduates should contact the Canadian Resident Matching Service for ERAS.
We prefer IMG candidates have documented at least one month of U.S. clinical experience and have at least one letter of recommendation from a physician who can attest to this clinical experience. Research is not considered U.S. clinical experience.
Selection Policy
Academic records, letters of recommendation, USMLE or COMLEX scores, honors and applicants’ personal statement and future plans are considered in choosing applicants to interview for our program. We value diversity and individuality, and our program does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability.
All interviews are extended through the program's Selection and Review Committee. We use Interview Broker for scheduling and re-scheduling interviews. All information will be sent to you if you are invited for an interview with our program.
Interview Information
All interviews are extended through the program's Selection and Review Committee. We use Interview Broker for scheduling and re-scheduling interviews. All information will be sent to you if you are invited for an interview with our program.
In each recruiting period, our application deadline is December 31, with interviews held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning in mid-November. We welcome family members to accompany applicants on their interview day. Please let our program manager know in advance if you plan to bring family member with you.
Contact Us
Cassandra Whatley, Education Administrator
ckwhatley@uabmc.edu
334-747-7569