Program Aims
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program is committed to promoting excellence in family medicine through the following aims:
Develop Globally Capable, Locally Relevant Physicians
Address Regional Workforce Needs
Partner with Communities in Urban and Rural Alabama
Deliver High-Quality, Patient-Centered Care
Lead in Health Equity and Outcomes Research
Promote Resident Well-being and Professional Growth
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.