Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Residency Program
University of Alabama-TuscaloosaUniversity of Alabama-Tuscaloosa is an ACGME-accredited university-based Sports medicine (Family medicine) residency program in Tuscaloosa, AL. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 3 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $65,000. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
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Overview
Accredited since 2008 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2011
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
Primary care
Primary CareRural
RuralResidents
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
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC At University Orthopaedic Clinic, our board-certified orthopaedic surgeons provide quality, patient centered orthopaedic care in a warm and compassionate environment. Founded in 1974, UOC continues to serve the residents of West Alabama and has built an outstanding reputation of excellence and innovation. Our doctors and staff are dedicated to diagnosing, treating and preventing conditions or injuries that affect the body’s bones, muscles and joints. We offer expertise in general orthopaedic care, sports injuries and work-related injuries, as well as joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery. Within our practice you’ll also find onsite diagnostics and physical therapy services. That means you can receive the comprehensive orthopaedic care you need in one convenient practice. UOC also has a rich tradition of community involvement. We proudly support Tuscaloosa’s PARA program, all local high school athletic programs, several local universities and numerous community organizations. For the best orthopaedic care and physical therapy services in West Alabama, call University Orthopaedic Clinic & Spine Center. We can be reached at (205) 345-0192 or you can request an appointment online.
Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 12 of 12 timely & effective care measures.
Top payer: Stryker Corporation ($2K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Primary teaching site: University of Alabama Sports Medicine Clinic · Tuscaloosa, AL
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
University of Alabama Sports Medicine Clinic
PrimarySt Vincent's Birmingham
University of Alabama Hospital
DCH Regional Medical Center
Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
University Orthopedic Clinic
University of Alabama Athletics Department
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $65,000 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 ~$1,747/mo · 72 days on market12.5% rental listings MoM
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Tuscaloosa 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-Tuscaloosa located?
- University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
- What type of program is University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa?
- University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa is a university-based residency program.
- Is University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa?
- University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa has approximately 3 residents in training.
- How much is rent near University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa?
- Median rent near Tuscaloosa, AL is ~$1,015/month for a 1BR and ~$1,400/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-Tuscaloosa accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa 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-Tuscaloosa sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. 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-Tuscaloosa require?
- University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa 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-Tuscaloosa?
- University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa reports a PGY-1 salary of $65,000. 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-Tuscaloosa?
- 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-Tuscaloosa to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa 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 Sports medicine (Family medicine) residency program positions as they appear.