Our program has access to the full range of employee benefits and insurance plans available through The University of Alabama benefits page.
In addition to the many benefits UA offers, the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency provides residents with a comprehensive benefits package (values at $16,000 annually) designed to support professional growth, well-being and educational success.
Residents’ Annual Stipend
| First Year | $64,611.84 |
| Second Year | $66,324.36 |
| Third Year | $68,815.32 |
Leave
| Annual | 10 days per year |
| Holiday | Seven paid holidays per year, plus seven days at the end of December |
| Educational | 3 days allowed in second and third years |
| Sick | 8 days per year |
Insurance
| Health Insurance | BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama policy provided, dependent coverage available $50,000 provided |
| Term Life Insurance | $50,000 provided |
| Malpractice Insurance | Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage |
| Disability Insurance | Provided |
Educational
| Educational Reimbursement (CME) | $1,000 for second and third year residents for approved materials |
| Unworld Student Subscription | Step 3 Qbank subscription (PGY-1) |
| Electronics | PGY-1’s are provided a laptop to use during their training. Laptops must be returned prior to graduation. |
| International Rotation | Travel stipends available |
Professional
| Licensure & Exams | Fees for Alabama state licensure and Controlled Substance licensure, including DEA and USMLE. Step 3 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification Alabama Board of Family Medicine exams |
| Professional Organizations | Membership dues for American Academy of Family Physicians and DCH Hospital medical staff |
Additional Benefits
| Relocation | $1,500 relocation allowance (subject to tax). |
| Meal Stipend | Provided on inpatient blocks at DHC. On-call residents receive $147 per 3-week block, and night float residents receive $189 per 3-week block. The total amount of funds available for the resident is placed on their card at the beginning of each academic year. |
| Tuition Grant | Immediate family members are eligible for 50% UA tuition reduction after 6 months of employment. |
| Other | Other Lab coats (two) and scrubs (two) Occurrence-Based Malpractice Insurance University of Alabama business cards University of Alabama parking permit reimbursement University of Alabama Staff ACT card |
Residents are responsible for paying
Alabama Academy of Family Physicians Resident Chapter Dues (optional)
Moonlighting Malpractice Insurance – PGY-2 and PGY-3, consistent with Moonlighting Policy
DEA Renewal – PGY-3