University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham)
The University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship 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.
About the program
This 12-month ACGME-accredited addiction medicine fellowship trains fellows through inpatient consults at UAB Hospital and the Birmingham VA Medical Center, the VA Opioid Reassessment Clinic for chronic pain and long-term opioid therapy, and Beacon Integrated Healthcare serving underinsured and justice-involved patients. The program collaborates with the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, offers two NRMP tracks (a psychiatry-sponsored track and one for other primary specialties), and provides weekly half-day didactics plus research opportunities in areas such as infectious diseases, stimulants, smoking cessation, criminal justice, and implementation science.
Summarized from the program’s official website, checked October 4, 2026. Confirm details with the program.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Leah Leisch, M.D.
- Program coordinator
- Brandy Collins-Freiger, C-TAGME
Contact details checked October 4, 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.