Built on Decades of Experience. Focused on the Future of Family Medicine.
Welcome to The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, where a tradition of excellence meets bold innovation.
For more than five decades, we have prepared family physicians to provide outstanding care, strengthen communities and lead the future of family medicine. Through comprehensive, full-spectrum training, residents gain the clinical experience, mentorship and leadership skills needed to care for patients across every stage of life.
From high-volume obstetrics and inpatient medicine to outpatient care, procedures and community health, our residents develop the confidence and expertise to thrive in any practice setting—from rural communities to major health care systems.
Guided by dedicated faculty, meaningful mentorship and a culture that values both excellence and well-being, residents grow professionally and personally while building careers grounded in compassion, service and lifelong learning.
For those seeking additional specialization, fellowship opportunities provide advanced training and prepare graduates for careers in clinical practice, academic medicine, health care leadership and beyond.
Discover why generations of physicians have chosen The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program to launch meaningful careers in family medicine and explore where your journey can begin.
New Leadership
Dr. Russ Guin, associate director of The University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, has been named director of the program. He succeeds Dr. Tamer Elsayed, who has served in dual roles as residency director and chair of the Department of Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine at UA’s College of Community Health Sciences, which operates the residency. Elsayed will continue as chair of the department.
In addition to his role with the residency, Guin is a clinical associate professor in the CCHS Department of Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine. He also cares for patients at University Medical Center’s Family Medicine Clinic and its Dr. Bill deShazo Sports Medicine Center. The College operates UMC.
Guin earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from UA and his medical degree from the UA School of Medicine in Birmingham (now the UAB Heersink School of Medicine). He completed his residency training at the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, and he completed a sports medicine fellowship at CCHS.
Dr. Richard Friend, dean of the College, said Guin is a valued member of the CCHS faculty and brings a deep understanding of the College’s mission and a passion for training the next generation of family physicians.
The Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program provides full-spectrum family medicine training in a supportive culture where residents are mentored by dedicated faculty and empowered to grow, lead and thrive. One of the largest family medicine residency programs in the nation, the residency prepares exceptional family medicine physicians to serve communities across Alabama and beyond.
Why Choose the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency?
Full-Spectrum Training
Develop the experience, versatility and confidence to care for patients across every stage of life and in multiple practice settings.
Academic Excellence
Learn from expert faculty in a rigorous, supportive environment that fosters clinical excellence, professional growth and outstanding board success.
Career Flexibility
Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths, from rural and urban practice to academic medicine, fellowship training, leadership and beyond.
Fellowship Pathways
Expand your expertise through fellowship opportunities that support a wide range of clinical interests and career goals.
Scholarly Activity
Transform clinical questions into scholarly contributions through mentored research and opportunities to present and publish your work.
Culture of Wellness
Train in a supportive environment that prioritizes well-being, professional fulfillment and meaningful connections.
Decades of Impact
For more than five decades, UATFMRP graduates have strengthened communities through compassionate, high-quality care.