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We appreciate your interest in our Pediatric Infectious Diseases Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham! This website provides introductory information describing our Pediatric Infectious Diseases Program and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division. Web links are provided here to acquaint you with the facilities we enjoy here Children's of Alabama and University of Alabama Health System. Also included is web information for our city attractions and general accommodations. 

We participate in the Pediatric Subspecialties Fall Match. Interested applicants should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). In addition to the application through ERAS, we will need:

• a personal statement

• curriculum vitae

• recent photograph

• MSPE

• Med School Transcript

• USMLE/ COMPLEX Transcript

• Three letters of recommendation – one of the letters must be from your Department of Pediatrics Chairman or from your Residency Director.

All of the above information should be sent through ERAS. 

Once we have received all of the requested information we will review your application and contact you regarding the possibility of interviewing at our program. We will be interviewing late August to early November. This program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and will abide by the rules established by this group. Each applicant must sign the “applicant Agreement” with the NRMP. (NRMP’s telephone number is 202-828-0676.) We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any trouble accessing your electronic files or need further assistance, please feel free to call (205-638-2573) and speak with our program coordinator.

All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

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Important Dates

• July 3, 2024- Applicants may begin submitting applications

• July 17, 2024- Fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications

• September 25, 2024- NRMP rank list opens

• December 5, 2024- Match Day