At The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, we don’t just educate and train doctors – we shape leaders in full-spectrum family medicine. Our curriculum is designed to empower residents with the clinical expertise, confidence and compassion to thrive in any health-care setting, large or small.
Our residency is a university-based program that emphasizes:
- Comprehensive, community-based training and service.
- Preparation for board certification in family medicine.
- Training at two hospitals in the DCH Health System – DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, a 583-bed referral hospital serving West Alabama and Northport Medical Center, a 204-bed hospital with a range of inpatient and outpatient services.
Residents are supported by:
- A team of skilled and experienced full-time faculty.
- Dedicated community physician volunteers.
Inpatient and Outpatient Experiences
Our robust, hands-on curriculum covers a wide range of specificities, ensuring that you are prepared for the diverse challenges of family medicine.
Inpatient Training: High-acuity care at DCH Regional Medical Center with open ICU access and a strong critical care component.
Outpatient Continuity: Our ambulatory care training is rooted in a network of diverse, high-quality outpatient settings that reflect the full scope of family medicine. Residents gain hands-on experience at University Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, UMC-Northport, UMC-Demopolis and select private physician offices across West Alabama.
Didactics
- Weekly Tuesday afternoon lectures and workshops led by specialists.
- Morning reports three times a week to sharpen clinical reasoning.
- Monthly Journal Club to stay current with evidence-based medicine.
- Access to online modules and CME opportunities through the UA College of Community Health Sciences. Check here for more information about CME at CCHS.