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The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program prepares physicians to provide excellent care in family medicine. Our ACGME-accredited program provides graduate medical education necessary for board certification in and the professional practice of family medicine, and prepares physicians to be leaders in their communities.

Pre-Application Checklist

  • If you graduated from medical school in the United States or Canada, you must be a graduate of an LCME-accredited or AOA-accredited medical school.
  • If you graduated outside the United States or Canada, you must hold a currently valid certificate from the ECFMG prior to appointment or hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
  • You must complete USMLE Steps I and II with a passing score on your first attempt.
  • Transcript
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)

Application Process

  1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS); we cannot review your application until all required materials are submitted.
  2. Review of applications begins when ERAS goes live. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application through ERAS by December 15.
  3. Wait for a request from us for an interview; all invitations to interview will be extended through ERAS.
  4. Interview at The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program.
  5. Move to Tuscaloosa and begin your residency.

Program Requirements

Minimum scores for all applicants are as follows:
Step 1 PASS (first attempt)
Step 2 CK PASS (first attempt)
Note: In accordance with the examination requirements of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, applicants who have attempted to pass Steps 1, 2, and 3 a combined total of more than 10 times are not eligible for a medical license and will not be allowed into the residency.
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To be considered for the UA Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, if you graduated from Medical School in the United States or Canada you must be a graduate of LCME-accredited or AOA-accredited medical school. If you graduated outside the United States or Canada you must hold a currently valid certificate from the ECFMG prior to appointment or hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.

Applicants must apply through the ERAS; our residency is listed as University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa program on ERAS. We only accept the Common Application Form designed by the Association of American Medical Colleges. It is not required at the time of application, but international medical graduates must obtain ECFMG certification. Applications will not be considered if they are faxed or emailed.

A transcript, three letters of recommendation and a dean’s letter must be submitted. The three letters should comment on the applicant’s medical knowledge, clinical judgement and character.

Applications will be received and reviewed by our Recruiting Committee, and those chosen for interviews will be contacted through ERAS. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements of the program does not guarantee an interview.

We participate in the National Resident Matching Program and abide by its rules and regulations.

Review our Eligibility, Recruitment, and Appointment Policy on the sponsoring institution policy page for more information.

Sponsoring Institution

The College of Community Health Sciences is the Sponsoring Institution for the ACGME accredited University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program. The College meets ACGME requirements by providing access to a residency contract, handbook, benefits, and sponsoring institution policies. The policies apply to all College of Community Health Sciences graduate medical education training programs. These items are all subject to change.

Visa Requirements

We do not sponsor visas; our program accepts J-1 Physician Visas sponsored by the ECFMG. Please note that you do not need a visa to apply. Review our Eligibility, Recruitment, and Appointment Policy on the sponsoring institution policy page for more information.