About the Program

Program Aims

The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program is committed to promoting excellence in family medicine through the following aims:

  1. Develop Globally Capable, Locally Relevant Physicians

  2. Address Regional Workforce Needs

  3. Partner with Communities in Urban and Rural Alabama

  4. Deliver High-Quality, Patient-Centered Care

  5. Lead in Health Equity and Outcomes Research

  6. Promote Resident Well-being and Professional Growth

  7. Support the spirit of inquiry with mentored research opportunities

Program Goals

Prepare

culturally competent, learner-centered physicians through innovative, community-based education across the full continuum of medical training.

Serve

as a standard of excellence in family medicine education to meet the primary care physician workforce needs of Alabama and the Southeastern United States.

Engage

rural and underserved communities as active partners in efforts to improve the health and well-being of Alabamians.

Provide

accessible, interdisciplinary clinical services that are compassionate, evidence-based and centered on the patient’s needs.

Advance

population health through community-oriented research and scholarship focused on eliminating health disparities and improving outcomes.

Build

and sustain an inclusive environment where all individuals —residents, faculty, staff and patients — feel respected, supported and empowered.

Cultivate

a culture that prioritizes resident wellness and professional fulfillment by offering resources, mentorship and a supportive learning environment.