Neurology · Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham)

The University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Neurology residency in Birmingham, AL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.

APPLICATION ROUTE · NRMPNRMP Main Residency MatchInformation listed for the 2027 cycle

PGY salaries

Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.

Level	Academic year	Annual salary (USD)	Applies to	Source
PGY-1	2026-2027	$64,890.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration.	Institution	Official salary schedule
PGY-2	2026-2027	$67,124.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration.	Institution	Official salary schedule
PGY-3	2026-2027	$69,516.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration.	Institution	Official salary schedule
PGY-4	2026-2027	$76,326.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration.	Institution	Official salary schedule
PGY-5	2026-2027	$80,907.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration.	Institution	Official salary schedule
PGY-6	2026-2027	$83,951.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration.	Institution	Official salary schedule
PGY-7	2026-2027	$88,104.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration.	Institution	Official salary schedule
PGY-8	2026-2027	$91,418.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration.	Institution	Official salary schedule

Sources and verification

Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.

Salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): UAB publishes this schedule for all UAB residents, effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027. Institution-level schedule, not a claim of residency length. Source 1
Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-11): Named program coordinator in the UAB GME program contacts directory. Source 1

Program leadership and contact

Program director: Khurram Bashir, MD
Program coordinator: Charmaine Echols
chair of the UAB Department of Neurolog: David Standaert, M.D.
Associate Residency Program Director: Angela Hays Shapshak, MD
Associate Residency Program Director: Laura Volpicelli-Daley, MD
Email: volpicel@uab.edu

Contact details checked October 26, 2026.

Program and application links

Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.

Official leadership & contacts

About Neurology residency training

Neurology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.

Many neurology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year; some programs include it. Ask which applies.

General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.

How to apply to this residency

Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.

Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.

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Questions to ask this program

Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:

How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply to the University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Neurology residency?

This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.

How long is the University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Neurology residency?

This directory has no verified length for this program. Neurology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year; confirm with the program.

How many positions does the University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Neurology residency offer?

The directory records 11 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.

What does the University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Neurology residency pay?

Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.

This directory is educational and curated, not an exhaustive list or a guarantee of eligibility, interview, or position availability. Confirm every application detail with the program and official matching service.