U Alabama Med Ctr-Birmingham

UAB

Birmingham, AL

Website: www.uab.edu/derm
NRMP: 1007080A0
ACGME: 0800121010

Sentiment score: 7.2 / 10

UAB is viewed as a strong, well-rounded dermatology program with excellent faculty mentorship, low cost of living, and high quality of life, though some applicants feel it lacks the prestige or 'sexy' location of top-tier programs. The program generates significant interview activity and interest, with applicants discussing interview logistics, research fellowship opportunities, and fellowship placement success. Opinions are mixed on its tier ranking, with some praising its strength and others questioning whether it deserves upper-mid tier status.

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Research years that guarantee match? How do I find these?

#35802025–2026 DermApr 1

I think cornell is like the only one

Apr 1

Cornell does not match every research fellow

Apr 1

cornell barely matches 1 fellow, if any, per year (correct me if im wrong)

Apr 2

is there a list somewhere?

Apr 1

I don't think anything or anyone can guarantee you a match

Apr 1

pretty much none? imo if an institution matches back a good amount of their RY students I would take that as a positive

Apr 1

larkin palm springs research year with Dr. Skopit guarantees match

Apr 1

i know a cornell fellow who didnt match anywhere

Apr 1

Tulane and UAB are guaranteed

Apr 1

cornell does not match their own fellows very often

Apr 2

larkin south miami research year with Dr. Skopit guarantees match

Apr 2

Cornell does not match every research fellow this is absolutely false about cornell, they are not loyal> larkin south miami research year with Dr. Skopit guarantees match

Apr 2

The Maryland RY seems pretty guaranteed as well, not back to Maryland per say but just derm

Apr 2

MUSC

Apr 2

cornell does not match their own fellows very often>> Larkin South Miami home of the pay2play derm position has an unpaid RY which they will guarantee your acceptance the following year in their wonderful program

Apr 3

Can we create a list of programs that have early morning didactics (like 6:30 or 7am start time) before clinic?

#30782025–2026 DermFeb 24

MUSC, Vanderbilt , UAMS, UAB, NW, Harvard, MCW, henry ford> Geisinger

Mar 7

OHSU

Mar 7

When a program says they have "academic half days", does this just refer to study time or lectures

Mar 7

"academic half days" are study time. "didactics" are lectures

Mar 7

What RYs guarantee a match?

#23232025–2026 DermFeb 21

prob none for sure, maybe sinai bc their match is all RY fellows (still competitive, but you're competing against less people i suppose tbh)

Feb 21

heard uab/tulane have good match rate for their fellows. ultimately it's going to depend on your relationship with your mentor!

Feb 21

heard uab/tulane have good match rate for their fellows. ultimately it's going to depend on your relationship with your mentor!

Mar 7

has anyone heard from UAB aways?

#4152025–2026 DermFeb 21

I still haven't heard anything and I emailed them over 2 weeks ago now and nothing

Feb 21

so did anyone get the UAB research position or have we all not heard back yet

#3112025–2026 DermFeb 21

its filled?

Feb 21

idk that's what I'm asking

Feb 21

did anyone get the Tulane research position?

Feb 21

Anyone heard from UAB research year yet this week

#2942025–2026 DermFeb 21

thoughts on UAB away?

#2482025–2026 DermFeb 21

they don't interview most rotators

Feb 21

have they released offers yet?

Feb 21

how many do we think UAB RY is interviewing?

#2272025–2026 DermFeb 21

anyone heard from UAB RY?

#1902025–2026 DermFeb 21

Feb 21

Has anyone heard back from UAB for their 2026 RY position?

#1802025–2026 DermFeb 21

Feb 21

what RYs have released decisions (for post MD fellowships)?

#1662025–2026 DermFeb 21

I think UAB and MUSC, SLU, Duke, Sinai

Feb 21

for 2025 or 2026?

Feb 21

2026 i think> Duke, uab and SLU are still choosing I'm pretty sure….idk about MUSC and Sinai ? SLU chose their fellow for 2026

Feb 21

for 2025 or 2026?

Mar 7

2026 i think> Duke, uab and SLU are still choosing I'm pretty sure….idk about MUSC and Sinai ? SLU chose their fellow for 2026

Mar 7

best derm research fellowships with guaranteed match?

#33842025–2026 DermMar 19

Tulane

Mar 19

> Tulane is only for those who interviewed there

Mar 19

duke, UAB, SLU, sinai, Emory, melanoma fellowship, penn

Mar 19

i don't agree Emory

Mar 19

also i wouldn't say any of these are guaranteed. it should be *highly increases* your chances of matching

Mar 19

also i would directly talk to the research fellows that are coming from these RYs. If the mentors are saying one thing, and RY fellows that matched are saying another about their experiences, I'd be wary. Don't forget that many applicants have home programs and other sources of networking/support that could have contributed in very meaningful positive ways.

Mar 19

also if mentors don't offer to connect you with past research fellows who have matched i'd take that as a red flag

Mar 19

Soo did UAB get back to anyone this week or nah

#24862024-2025 DermMar 16

nope x2

Mar 16

how many do we think UAB RY is interviewing?> at least 4 based on the schedule I got. As many as 20 if they're interviewing until noon.

#24792024-2025 DermMar 16

> what time are they starting and ending interviews, does anyone know? >It seems to be happening in batches, they have been interviewing candidates for at least a few weeks

Mar 16

no, they were interviewing for 2025 i think the last few weeks

Mar 16

anyone heard from UAB RY?> For an interview or for a position?

#24702024-2025 DermMar 16

both for 2026 start not 2025 though

Mar 16

applied for 2026. A week ago I got an email asking if I was interested in an interview but never got an actual interview invite rip

Mar 16

maybe they are still sending them out?

Mar 16

Interviewed and got a rejection (for 2025) so they may have filled the spot or they may just be interviewing more people>the 2025 spot is filled

Mar 16

> what about for 2026?

Mar 16

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