The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program prepares physicians to provide excellent care in family medicine. Our ACGME-accredited program provides post-graduate medical education necessary for board certification in and the professional practice of family medicine, and prepares physicians to be leaders in their communities.
Step 1 | PASS (first attempt) |
Step 2 CK | PASS (first attempt) |
To be considered for The University of Alabama 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.
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.