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.
Rotations
Our residency curriculum prepares residents for excellence in the full spectrum of family medicine care by providing many rotations and learning opportunities. The information below illustrates the typical breakdown of rotations by year of training.
PGY-1
| Rotation | Rotations |
|---|---|
| Community Medicine and Practice Management | 1 |
| EKG | 1 |
| General Surgery | 1 |
| Geriatrics | 1 |
| Inpatient Medicine Service | 3 |
| Night Float | 2 |
| OB/GYN | 2 |
| Pediatrics – Clinic | 1 |
| Pediatrics – Hospital | 1 |
PGY-2
| Rotation | Rotations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine | 1 |
| GYN Clinic | 1 |
| Inpatient Medicine Service | 1 |
| Internal Medicine Clinic | 1 |
| Night Float | 1 |
| Practice Management | 1 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
PGY-2 or PGY-3
| Rotation | Rotations |
|---|---|
| Cardiology | 1 |
| Elective | 5 |
| Inpatient Medicine Service | 1 |
| Neurology | 1 |
| Orthopedics | 1 |
| Pediatrics Clinic | 1 |
| Pharmacotherapy and Radiology | 1 |
| Rural Medicine | 1 |
| Sports Medicine | 1 |
| Surgical – ENT, Ophthalmology, and Urology | 1 |
| Pick four of these rotations | |
| Inpatient Medicine Service | 1 |
| OB Night Float | 1 |
| OB/GYN Upper Level | 1 |
| Pediatrics | 1 |
| Pediatrics Night Float | 1 |
PGY-3
| Rotation | Rotations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine | 1 |