Our program has access to the full range of employee benefits and insurance plans available through The University of Alabama (link to UA benefits page). In addition to the many benefits UA offers, the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency provides residents with:
ACLS Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
PALS Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
ALSO Certification
dvanced Life Support in Obstetrics Certification (ALSO)
ATLS Certification
Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS)
AAFP State Membership
Alabama Academy of Family Physicians Membership (optional)
Controlled Substance Licensing
Alabama Controlled Substance Certification Fees
Medical Commission Fees
Alabama Medical Licensure Commission Fees
Board of Examiners Fees
Alabama State Board of Medical Examiner Fees
GME Competency Training
AMA GME Competency Education Program (web-based program)
AAFP National Membership
American Academy of Family Physicians Membership
In-Training Assessment
American Board of Family Medicine In-Training Assessment Exam Fees
Board Examination Fees
American Board of Family Medicine Board Exam Fees
Hospital Meal Stipend
DCH Regional Medical Center Meal Stipend, which is provided during inpatient blocks. On-call residents receive $147 per three-week block and night float residents receive $189 per three-week block. The total amount of funds available for residents is placed on their card at the beginning of each academic year.
Clinical Privileges
DCH Regional Medical Center medical staff privileges
Educational Reimbursement
Educational reimbursement CME funds) up to $1,000 for PGY-2 and PGY-3
Technology Provision
Laptops are provided to PGY-1 residents during residency training and must be returned to the residency before graduation.
Board Prep Subscription
UWorld Study Subscription, for 180-day study, for PGY-1 residents for preparation for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX Level 3.
DEA Certification
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certification Fees (Note: DEA registration is valid for three years; residents are responsible for renewal fees during PGY-3.)
Professional Attire
Lab coats (two) and scrubs (two)
Malpractice Coverage
Occurrence-Based Malpractice Insurance
Sign-on Bonus
21. $1,500 issued as a taxable sign-on bonus
University Stationery
University of Alabama business cards
Parking Reimbursement
University of Alabama parking permit reimbursement
Staff Identification
University of Alabama Staff ACT card
Licensing Exam Fees
USMLE 3/COMLEX Level 3 application fees
Residents are responsible for paying:
- Alabama Academy of Family Physicians Resident chapter dues (optional)
- Moonlighting malpractice insurance for PGY-2 and PGY-3, consistent with moonlighting policy
- DEA renewal – PGY-3