Program Overview

Heersink School of Medicine

The Heersink School of Medicine offers various programs, including the MD Program, Residency & Fellowship, Graduate Programs, and Undergraduate Programs.

Application Consideration Criteria

To be considered for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Graduated from an ACGME-approved medical school within five years of application
• Passed USMLE Step I on the first attempt
• Passed USMLE Step 2 CK on the first attempt with a minimum score of 220
• International Applicants must have a ECFMG Certificate by April 1 of the application year

Application Requirements

The following documents are required for application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement
• USMLE or COMLEX scores
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Medical School Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter)
• Copy of Medical School Diploma and Transcript
• ECFMG Certificate (for International Medical Graduates)

International Medical Graduates Policies

The program only sponsors J-1 visas. Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada must possess a currently valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, or have a full unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction in which they are training.

Selection Policy

The selection policy considers academic records, letters of recommendation, USMLE or COMLEX scores, supplemental application, and applicants' personal statement. Due to a high volume of applications, interviews will be offered only to applicants who signal (gold or silver) the program.

Interview Information

Interviews are held virtually beginning in early November, with a "second look" opportunity available for interested interviewed candidates in February.

Location

The UAB Montgomery Internal Medicine program is located at 2055 East South Boulevard, Suite 200, Montgomery, AL 36116.

Campuses

The program has campuses in Montgomery, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa, with the Montgomery campus offering Clinical Clerkships, Internal Medicine Residency, and Psychiatry Residency.

Internal Medicine Residency

The Internal Medicine Residency program is a three-year program that leads to board eligibility in internal medicine. Approximately seven Categorical Program positions are offered each year. The program uses Thalamus for scheduling and re-scheduling interviews.

Application Process

Only electronic applications submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) are accepted. Applicants are strongly advised to signal (gold or silver) the program, as the program is unlikely to interview applicants who do not signal. Due to a large volume of applicant inquiries, applicants are requested not to contact the program via email or telephone, but instead signal the program to signify interest.