University of Alabama Medical Center Program

The University of Alabama Medical Center Program offers a Combined Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program, focusing on a balanced education between internal medicine and pediatrics with equal strength. The program emphasizes individualized mentorship, outstanding people, and a commitment to primary care, hospital medicine, and more. They offer four med-peds resident positions for a four-year training program.

Application requirements include submission through the ERAS, along with various components such as the ERAS Common Application Form, Personal Statement, Dean's Letter, 3 letters of recommendation, Medical School Transcript, USMLE Step I Score Report, and more. The program does not have minimum board score requirements but is competitive.

The program leaders include Dr. Carlie Stein Somerville as the Program Director, Dr. Channing Brown and Dr. Brian May as Assistant Program Directors, among others. The program offers mentorship, a well-rounded curriculum, and various clinical opportunities in prestigious medical centers like UAB Hospital and Children's of Alabama. They support J-1 visas for clinical training programs.

Residents have opportunities to engage in diverse clinical experiences, including continuity clinic practice, a transitioning clinic for young adults, and various specialty rotations. The program emphasizes diversity and inclusion initiatives and provides support for resident wellness through social events and activities.

The residency program has a successful track record with high board certification rates. Alumni have pursued various career paths in primary care, hospital medicine, fellowships, and academic positions across the country. Residents come from diverse backgrounds and have had positive experiences with the program.