University of Alabama Medical Center Program
Nuclear medicine - Birmingham, AL | ACGME Code: 2000121007
The University of Alabama Medical Center Program in Birmingham, AL, offers an ACGME-accredited Nuclear Medicine residency and fellowship program. The training requirements meet the eligibility standards for the American Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM) certification. Additionally, trainees who are board-eligible for American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification exams can also sit for the ABR Nuclear Radiology exams.
Residents in the program are actively involved in patient care activities, interpretation of study data, and formulating Nuclear Medicine reports. The curriculum covers scintigraphic imaging, radionuclide therapy, laboratory physiologic values, and tracer kinetic studies. Instruction includes formal lectures, conferences, and supervised clinical experience, with opportunities for research and scholarly activities.
Residents rotate through PET, General Nuclear Medicine, and Nuclear Cardiology services at University Hospital, Kirklin Clinic, BVAMC, and Children's of Alabama. The program supports research endeavors, providing access to advanced research facilities and software. The Nuclear Medicine program offers a pathway for dual board eligibility (ABNM & ABR) through collaboration with Diagnostic Radiology or Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency Programs.
The program is currently not accepting applications for Nuclear Medicine residency or fellowship positions for the 2022 and 2023 academic years. The next interview season will be for the 2024 academic year. Applicants must complete a PGY-1 clinical year in an ACGME-accredited residency, pass USMLE steps I and II, and demonstrate a valid ECFMG certification if applicable. The residency participates in ERAS and may consider applications outside ERAS on a case-by-case basis.
For further details, interested applicants can visit the program website.
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- Crime Rate and Safety: Birmingham has a higher crime rate compared to the national average, but certain neighborhoods are safer than others. It's advisable to research specific areas before choosing a residence.
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- Climate: Birmingham has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Be prepared for some humidity and occasional storms.
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- Proximity to Bigger Cities: Birmingham is within driving distance of major cities like Atlanta, Georgia (about 2.5 hours away), and Nashville, Tennessee (around 3 hours away).
- Pros: Affordable cost of living, diverse culture, proximity to other cities.
- Cons: Higher crime rate in some areas, hot and humid summers.
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