Ophthalmology Residency Program
University of Alabama HospitalUniversity of Alabama Hospital is an ACGME-accredited university-based Ophthalmology residency program in Birmingham, AL. It has 5 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 20 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $60,508. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
4 years · Last ACGME review 2019
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
No tracks listed
No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.
Residents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Smoke-free workplace.
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
For more than 60 years, UAB Callahan Eye has provided expert vision care to the people of Central Alabama. With clinic locations throughout the region and the Southeast’s only 24/7 dedicated Eye Emergency Department, we offer comprehensive eye care at every stage of life—from routine exams to urgent, sight-saving treatment. We are one of the only centers in the world focused entirely on advancing the science and care of vision. As the clinical and academic home of the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, we lead nationally recognized research, provide expert care to patients from across Alabama and beyond, and train the next generation of ophthalmologists through competitive residency and fellowship programs. Our experienced physicians and compassionate staff are proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that meets both everyday needs and urgent, sight-threatening emergencies. At UAB Callahan Eye, our legacy is built on clinical excellence, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving lives through better vision.
Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Reports 4 of 12 timely & effective care measures.
Top payer: Stryker Corporation ($398)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Primary teaching site: Callahan Eye Hospital · Birmingham, AL
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Callahan Eye Hospital
PrimaryChildren's Hospital of Alabama
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Birmingham)
Cooper Green Mercy Health Services
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $60,508 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 5% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$2,000/mo · 119 days on market57.14% rental listings MoM
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Jefferson County, Alabama (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is University of Alabama Hospital located?
- University of Alabama Hospital is located in Birmingham, AL.
- What type of program is University of Alabama Hospital?
- University of Alabama Hospital is a university-based residency program.
- Is University of Alabama Hospital ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — University of Alabama Hospital holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at University of Alabama Hospital?
- University of Alabama Hospital has approximately 20 residents in training.
- How much is rent near University of Alabama Hospital?
- Median rent near Birmingham, AL is ~$1,615/month for a 1BR and ~$1,954/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does University of Alabama Hospital accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- University of Alabama Hospital reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does University of Alabama Hospital sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Yes — University of Alabama Hospital reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Alabama Hospital require?
- University of Alabama Hospital does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at University of Alabama Hospital?
- University of Alabama Hospital reports a PGY-1 salary of $60,508. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to University of Alabama Hospital?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Alabama Hospital to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does University of Alabama Hospital have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Ophthalmology residency program positions as they appear.