The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program

The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program We are a 16/16/16 program at The University of Alabama that prepares physicians to improve and promote the health of others.

The University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency is one of the largest and most successful residencies in the southeast. We are the only residency at the 658-bed community hospital that is the referral hospital for West Alabama. We are a 16/16/16 unopposed program with a large, full-time faculty that is assisted by numerous local physician volunteers. We emphasize areas including rural medicine

, obstetrics and sports medicine. The residency is operated by The University of Alabama's College of Community Health Sciences, which also functions as a regional campus of the University of Alabama School of Medicine.

Tooting more horns! So very proud of our amazing faculty!!!!
04/14/2026

Tooting more horns! So very proud of our amazing faculty!!!!

Assessment: Tuscaloosa’s Death by Chocolate.  Plan: Finish every bite.  Follow‑up: Zero regrets.
04/12/2026

Assessment: Tuscaloosa’s Death by Chocolate. 
 
Plan: Finish every bite. 
 
Follow‑up: Zero regrets.

Tooting another well‑deserved horn!  Dr. Drake Lavender was recognized at the 2026 UAB Medical Alumni Association Awards...
04/10/2026

Tooting another well‑deserved horn! 
 
Dr. Drake Lavender was recognized at the 2026 UAB Medical Alumni Association Awards Luncheon with the 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 for his impactful work in recruiting and training the rural healthcare workforce. 
 
A UATFMR alum, Dr. Lavender serves as the Director of our Rural Health Programs and is faculty in the Department of Family, Internal and Rural Medicine. He has clinical expertise in colonoscopies and EGDs and is highly valued by our residents as an educator and mentor. 
 
Congratulations, Dr. Lavender! We are proud to honor you!

Another post-nights breakfast 🍳
04/07/2026

Another post-nights breakfast 🍳

04/03/2026

Hopped back on the trend wagon ✨

04/01/2026

CCHS hosted its 2nd Annual Distinguished Faculty and Staff Award Ceremony Tuesday, March 31. The ceremony recognized faculty and staff for their dedication to CCHS. Front row (from left): Dr. Caroline Boxmeyer, Dr. Kingsley Nwaobasi (Teaching Award-Staff), Dr. Sachin Shenoy (Patient Care Award-Faculty), Sally Blakney (Patient Care Award-Staff), Emily Davis (Service Award-Staff), Mandi Mitchell (Professionalism Award-Staff), Dr. Maryam Bidgoli (Innovation Award-Faculty), Allyson Cooper (Innovation Award-Staff), Dr. Meenashki Arora (Teaching Award-Faculty) and Dr. Richard Friend.

Not pictured: Drs. Russ Guin (Professionalism Award-Faculty) and Ray Stewart (Service Award-Faculty)

Congratulations to Dr. Kingsley Nwaobasi, recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award at the 2nd Annual CCHS Distinguish...
03/31/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Kingsley Nwaobasi, recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award at the 2nd Annual CCHS Distinguished Faculty & Staff Awards!  
 
Pictured with PGY1 Dr. Vince Volante, whose nomination ensured Dr. Nwaobasi’s exceptional teaching received the recognition it deserves. 
 
“Dr. Nwaobasi also embodies the qualities of a future outstanding attending physician. He balances confidence with humility, leadership with approachability. He advocates for his team, supports his interns, and maintains high standards without creating intimidation. His mentorship extends beyond individual teaching moments, he fosters resilience, professionalism, and compassion in those around him. The impact of his teaching will extend far beyond this training year. The habits he has modeled, the confidence he has instilled, and the example he has set will shape the way I practice medicine for years to come.”

This Doctors Day, we’re celebrating our amazing physicians who care for patients, support one another, and bring excelle...
03/30/2026

This Doctors Day, we’re celebrating our amazing physicians who care for patients, support one another, and bring excellence and compassion to everything they do!  
 
And yes...some specialties (looking at you, Peds 😉) really know how to rock a celebration!  
 
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Jumping on the trend with our Interns!
03/26/2026

Jumping on the trend with our Interns!

Still celebrating. Still legendary. Happy belated to our second favorite Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Director!
03/23/2026

Still celebrating. Still legendary. Happy belated to our second favorite Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Director!

𝙸𝚃’𝚂 𝙰 𝙼𝙰𝚃𝙲𝙷!!!!!!!!   We are thrilled to introduce The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Class...
03/20/2026

𝙸𝚃’𝚂 𝙰 𝙼𝙰𝚃𝙲𝙷!!!!!!!!  
 
We are thrilled to introduce The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Class of 2029!!!!

Throwing it back to last year’s Match Day … and getting ready to do it all again in just ONE week!  
03/13/2026

Throwing it back to last year’s Match Day … and getting ready to do it all again in just ONE week! 
 

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850 Peter Bryce Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL
35401

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