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.
About the program
The department of neurology at UAB welcomes 11 adult neurology residents per year. Residents gain extensive exposure to full spectrum of neurological disease. They are mentored by over 95 accomplished, knowledgeable and approachable faculty neurologists.
Summarized from the program’s official website, checked October 5, 2026. Confirm details with the program.
PGY salaries
Published annual base salaries in USD for the academic year shown. Benefits and additional stipends are separate. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $64890.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $67124.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $69516.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $76326.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $80907.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $83951.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $88104.00UAB institution-wide schedule. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; this is not a statement of program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $91418.00UAB 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.
- pgy_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
- coordinator_name (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
- volpicel@uab.edu
Contact details checked October 5, 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.