Instructions for Applicants
1. The Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency only accepts the Common Application Form (CAF) designed by the Association of American Medical Colleges for the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). International medical graduates must write the ECFMG for the application. We participate in the National Resident Matching Program and abide by its rules. All applications received are reviewed by the Recruiting Committee.
2. Foreign Medical graduates must have a valid ECFMG Certificate and J1 Visa, permanent residency or American Citizenship (We do not sponsor visas).
3. Must have passed USMLE Steps I and II, and Step II Clinical Skills, with a minimum score (182 for Step I & 184 for Step II Clinical Knowledge) prior to match.
4. Applicants must have graduated from a medical school recognized by the World Health Organization within the past five years. If greater than five years, applicant must have remained in clinical practice (preferably in the United States, but not required).
5. A transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a Dean's letter must be submitted before an applicant can be considered for a residency position. The three letters should comment on
the candidate's (a) medical knowledge, (b) clinical judgment and
(c) character.
6. After the application is received and reviewed, applicants chosen to be interviewed will be invited to schedule an interview using both email and US mail.
7. For information, please call 205-348-1373.
8. Our Program e-mail address is: uatfprp@cchs.ua.edu
Interview
TRANSPORTATION
The nearest airport is Birmingham International Airport (airport code BHM). Ground transportation will not be provided.
ACCOMODATIONS
Available at no cost; reservations will be made for you at the Hampton Inn (University or I-59/20 location).
SCHEDULE FOR YOUR VISIT
Evening Before
6:30 Dinner with residents
Day of Interview
8:30 – 9:00 Coffee with Dr. Waits, Program Director
9:00 – 9:30 Introduction to department with Dr. Alexander
9:30 – 11:00 Three interviews with residents or faculty
11:00 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – 12:00 Slide Show and Round Table Discussion
with residents... & Clinic Tour
12:00-1:30 Lunch and Hospital Tour |
