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Resident Benefits

The resident benefits package is competitive with other physical medicine and rehabilitation programs in the geographic region. Salary levels are determined by the UAB Graduate Medical Education Office and are competitive with other programs. Please visit the Resident Physician Salary** page for more information.

PGY-2
  • American Academy of PM&R membership
  • $75.00
  • Self Assessment examination
  • 200.00
  • Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Textbook
  • 299.99
  • Easy EMG - Textbook
  • 69.99
  • Cuccurullo – PM&R Board Review Textbook
  • 165.00
  • PM&R Q&A Review - Textbook
  • 95.00
  • Books/DEA/license fees
  • 1175.00
  • Educational leave - not to exceed 3 days (at resident's expense)

PGY-3
  • American Academy of PM&R membership
  • $75.00
  • Self Assessment examination
  • 200.00
  • Educational Meetings/Books
  • up to 1500.00
  • Annual state licensure / Controlled Substance fee
  • 450.00
  • Educational leave - not to exceed 3 days (at resident's expense)

PGY-4
  • American Academy of PM&R membership
  • $75.00
  • Self Assessment examination
  • 200.00
  • Educational Meetings/Books
  • up to 1500.00
  • Annual state licensure / Controlled Substance fee
  • 450.00
  • Educational leave - not to exceed 10 days (at resident's expense)

Miscellaneous Benefits Provided by the Department

  • Reasonable use of departmental copiers
  • Cleaning of white coats
  • Two resident retreats
  • Expenses affiliated with trips to make scientific presentations
  • Beeper
  • Supplies as needed (i.e., calendars, batteries, etc.)
Benefits Provided by UAB
  • Vacation – Three weeks
  • Insurance – Health insurance at a nominal fee, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance
  • Professional Liability insurance
  • Uniforms – white coats provided at orientation
  • Salary