Residents and fellows receive a generous benefits package, including half-price tuition for family members, a discount for UA athletic events and access to the University’s recreational facilities.
Residents’ Annual Stipend
First Year
$60,899.40
Second Year
$62,513.64
Third Year
$64,861.56
Leave
Vacation
10 days per year
Holidays
Seven paid holidays per year, plus seven days at the end of December
Educational
Five total days taken in the second and third years
Sick
12 days per year
Site Visit
Five total days taken in the second or third years
Insurance
Health Insurance
BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama policy provided at minimal cost; dependent coverage available
Term Life Insurance
$50,000 provided
Malpractice Insurance
$1 million/$3 million occurrence-type policy provided
Disability Insurance
Provided
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Provided
Educational
International Rotation
$1,500 stipend during second or third year.
CME Funds
$1,000 for second and third year residents for approved materials.
Uworld USMLE Step 3 Question Bank
First year residents are provided with laptops and subscription to Uworld USMLE step 3 question bank.
Professional
Licensure
Fees for Alabama state licensure and Controlled Substance licensure provided, including DEA and USMLE Step 3, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Life Support for Obstetrics, and Alabama Board of Family Medicine exams.
