Dear Class of 2015,
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Alabama School of Medicine! We
know that you are all looking forward to beginning your medical education after years of
undergraduate work. To help you feel a little more prepared for your first days of medical
school, your orientation committee has compiled a packet of important information that
you should know during your first weeks in Birmingham. Enclosed in this packet, you will
find maps of the Birmingham area and of campus. You will also find information on many
of the apartment complexes found in and around Birmingham. We hope that this packet
will answer many of the questions you have about starting medical school. If it does not,
contact any member of the committee, and we will find answers for you!
Orientation will begin on July 25, 2011 in Volker Hall at 8 am. Registration will start at 7:30
am in the lobby. We know that is early, so breakfast will be provided. Also, wear business
casual attire, as this will be the first time that you are meeting many of the faculty and staff
at the school. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
The 2011 UASOM Orientation Committee
University of Alabama
School of Medicine
MS1 Orientation Packet 2011
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Table of Contents
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Orientation Committee
Checklist
Student Health Insurance
Dental Coverage
On-campus Health Services
Birmingham Map
Volker Hall Map
Apartments in the Area
Places to Know in the City
First Year Textbooks
UAB Campus Card
Parking
Car Trouble Assistance (MARS)
Financial Aid Worksheet
Skit Night Flyer
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Orientation Committee
If you have any questions about school, housing, books, Birmingham, or anything at all, do
not hesitate to contact a member of the orientation committee. We are here for you!
Steven Brown
sbrown48@uab.edu
Sam Ford
seford@uab.edu
Adam Carlisle
macarlisle@uab.edu
Sara Foppe
sfoppe@uab.edu
Ben Roberts
bbrobert@uab.edu
Cara Colvard
CCOL428@uab.edu
Sarah Gammons
shgammon@uab.edu
Rehan Naseemuddin
rehan01@uab.edu
Paige Ivey
pmivey@uab.edu
Maya Vankineni
mvankin@uab.edu
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Pre-Matriculation Checklist
 Blazernet/email ID #
https://blazernet.uab.edu/cp/home/displaylogin
 How do I get a UAB email account?
Go here and just follow the instructions https://idm.blazernet.uab.edu/bid/reg
*Do not forward your UAB email to other email accounts (i.e. gmail, hotmail, etc.)
 STUDENT ID NUMBER:
Go here: https://ssb.it.uab.edu/obtainID/GetBannerId.jsp
 HIPAA Online Training (links will be emailed to you)
 VA Online Training (links will be emailed to you)
 VA Forms (links will be emailed to you)
 VA Fingerprinting (setup an appointment prior to orientation)
 New Student Information Sheet Submitted (will be emailed to you)
 BLS Online Training (links will be emailed to you)
 You MUST bring a social security card to the first 2 days of orientation.
If you have lost it, you will need to get a new one. Information on how to get a new or
replacement card may be found at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. Take
the completed application and all required documents to the Social Security office.
The closest Social Security office is 1st floor, 1200 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr Blvd.
Check here for directions and hours: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp
 HEALTH INFORMATION FORMS
Intro: http://www.uab.edu/images/stuaff/pdf/ChecklistDefMedClearance.pdf
Forms: http://www.uab.edu/images/sthlth/Clinical_Health_Form_2007.pdf
You must have varicella and Hep B titers done!
You must get the 2-step TB skin test.
NOTE: Complete all of these immunizations PRIOR to starting school. Double check
your compliance at https://info.dom.uab.edu/shots/index/ask. YOU WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO START SCHOOL IF THESE IMMUNIZATIONS ARE NOT COMPLETE!
 Health Insurance Waiver/VIVA option:
http://main.uab.edu/Sites/students/student-health-services/48155/
There will be an additional checklist with these items and others posted once the Class of
2015 website is up and running. Note that these items must be completed by July 1 (or
within 2 weeks of your acceptance, whichever comes last).
If you have any questions, contact Julie Calma (jcalma@uab.edu or 205-934-2433)
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Student Health
Student Health Insurance
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Viva Student Plan Information:
http://www.vivaemployer.com/Resources/Groups/UABStudents.aspx
UAB offers an accident and illness insurance option for students who do not already have
health insurance—and for those who do but want the benefit of additional services. The
comprehensive student plan is provided through Viva Health, a member of the renowned
UAB Health System.
If you choose student health insurance, your primary care physician will be part of the
Student Health Service, or you will be referred to another UAB doctor.
Eligibility
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Health insurance is required for all students enrolled in the schools of Dentistry,
Health Related Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Optometry; all international
students or scholars. These students will be automatically enrolled unless they sign
a waiver.
Spouses and children may be covered for an additional premium. Spouses will need
to select a UAB doctor as a primary care physician, and children may choose a
participating pediatric primary care provider.
How to Participate
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Call Viva Health Member Services at 205-558-7474 or 1-800-294-7780 and request
a student insurance packet. Be sure to ask any questions you might have.
You must purchase the undergraduate plan each semester. To participate, you must
enroll and pay for the insurance by the third day after the last day to add classes
each semester.
Dental
You are automatically enrolled in the School of Dentistry’s Health Professions Student
Dental Program, and a student dental fee is charged to your UAB account. Clinic hours are
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, but someone is on call at other hours. For more information, call 205934-5234.
If you already have dental insurance, you can request a waiver of that fee. To do so, make a
copy of your insurance card and fax it to Dorothy Andrews (fax 205-934-3057). Include
your full name, your student ID number (B00#), and the term for which you want to waive
the fee (i.e. Fall 2010, Spring 2010). For questions about the waiver, contact Dorothy
Andrews (ddandrew@uab.edu or 205-934-5234).
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On-Campus Health Services
The Student Health Service Fee on your tuition bill gives you unlimited visits to Student
Health Services for preventive and acute primary care, injury care, minor office surgery,
women’s health, mental health, and nursing care visits with NO co-payments. Other
services are provided at an out-of-pocket cost.
Student Health Services are located at 930 20th Street South, Suite 221 (corner of 10th
Avenue South and 20th Street). Office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (M-Th) and 8:00 am –
4:30 pm (F). Please note that the clinic is closed daily from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. To make an
appointment, call 205-934-3581. For more information about Student Health, visit
http://main.uab.edu/Sites/students/student-health-services.
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Birmingham Map
This map is included to show you the different areas around Birmingham. While looking at
the following section about housing, you can refer back to this map to determine how far
away the area is from campus.
= Approximate location of UAB
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Volker Hall First Floor
= Lecture Room A is where your first day of orientation will take place.
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Disclaimer: This housing list is by no means a thorough listing of all the apartment complexes
available in the Birmingham area. It is simply a listing of apartments where current medical
students live and their opinions of them.
Housing/Apartments
Resources:
 This webpage is found on the UASOM site and contains housing that previous and
current UASOM medical students are trying to sell or rent.
 http://medicine.uab.edu/education/post-doc/73444
 Clint Deschazo. Mr. Deschazo has years of experience with the housing market in
Birmingham.
 (205) 566-8373
 clintdeschazo@gmail.com
 You can also search online for apartment finder services in Birmingham.
Within Walking Distance:
Bristol Southside
401 20th Street South
(205) 637-0281 | http://www.bristolss.com/content.asp?id=472672
 Rent: Multiple unit types available from efficiency to 3 BR/2BA. Contact the number
above for pricing information.
 Commute: 10 minute walk
 Pros: You can walk inside the hospital to Volker. Gated entry. Assigned parking in
covered parking deck. Swimming pool with outdoor grilling stations.
 Other: Basic cable and water/sewer are included with rent.
Carriage Court Apartments
1812 4th Ave South #103
(205) 324-2220 | http://www.carriagecourtapartments.net
 Rent:
 1BR/1BA: $772-844
 2BR/2BA: $904-919
 3BR/3BA: $1635
 Commute: 10 minute walk
 Pros: Gated parking. Prompt maintenance service. Helpful landladies. Laundry unit in
apartment building. Close to campus—no need to buy campus parking pass. You can
walk inside the hospital to Volker.
 Cons: High rent. Older apartment with older appliances and layout. No pool or exercise
room. Occasional letters from landladies about apartment issues. Two bedroom
parking is double parked. There are helicopter/ambulance/cop sounds because of
proximity to UAB hospital.
 Other: Water is included with rent, but internet/cable/power are not. Two blocks from
Railroad Park.
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CityVille Block 121
2000 2nd Avenue South
(205) 320-5277
http://cityvillekatytrail.com/apartment_communities/cityvilleBlock121- Birmingham
 Rent:
 Studio: $760-805
 1BR/1BA: $835-915
 2BR/2BA: $1205-1300
 Commute: 10-15 minute walk, 5 minute drive
 Pros: Brand new complex. Nice staff and residents. Washer/dryer in units. Granite
countertops. Access to AT&T Uverse. 24 hour weight room. Best pool in town. Gas grills
for resident use. Monthly party for residents.
 Cons: High utilities
 Other: Two blocks from Railroad Park. Mama Goldberg’s in the retail space on the
ground floor.
Crowne on 10th Apartments
1420 10th Street South
(205) 777-3100 | http://www.crownepartners.com/communities/alabama/tenth
 Rent:
 1BR/1BA: $910-930
 2BR/2BA: $1250-1280
 Commute: 20 minute walk, 5 minute drive
 Pros: Beautiful new complex with a gated entrance. Nice units with large bedrooms,
large closets, and washer/dryer. Pleasant and helpful staff. Prompt maintenance. Nice
swimming pool and small gym.
 Cons: High demand. There is a wait-list for 1BR/1BA.
 Other: The rent listed is baseline, but they are usually running specials. Rent includes
cable and internet, but electricity and water are extra.
South Side Station Apartments
401 19th Street South
(205) 324-2220 | http://www.southsidestation.net
 Rent:
 1BR/1BA: $797-822
 2BR/2BA: $927-977
 Commute: 10 minute walk
 Pros: Good maintenance. Units include washer/dryer and refrigerator. No need to buy
campus parking pass because you can walk inside the hospital to Volker. Only “extra”
you pay are electric and internet. Many restaurants close to the apartment.
 Cons: Noise because the apartment is directly across from the emergency department
(not bad enough so you can’t sleep).
 Other: One bedroom units are large enough for more than one person.
Goodall Brown Lofts
2200 1st Avenue North
http://www.redrockrg.com/property-details.aspx?id=111
 Rent: (may be negotiable)
 1BR/1BA: $750
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 2BR/1BA: $1200
Commute: 1.2 miles
Pros: Apartments feel big and have high ceilings and nice views.
Cons: Slow elevator. Some 5th floor units have leaky roofs during heavy rains. Grocery
store is far away.
Other: Walking distance to many restaurants and bars downtown.
Fultondale/Gardendale:
Chapel Creek Apartments
51 Chapel Creek Lane
Fultondale
(205) 849-0225
 Rent:
 1BR/1BA = $690
 2BR/2BA = $830
 3BR/2BA = $940
 Commute: 12 minute drive (9 miles)
 Pros: Quiet and safe family neighborhood. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.
Less than one mile from many restaurants, Target, Bestbuy, and Books-a-Million. You
can get everything you need at your own exit. Wal-Mart is only one exit away in
Gardendale.
 Cons: none
 Other: Chapel Creek is a great place to live in order to get a short distance from school
where you can relax and get all the things you need nearby without the hassle of
downtown shopping. If you're not convinced, just stop by for a visit!
Highlands:
Carlisle Terrace (managed by Highlands LLC)
1223 29th Street South
(205) 581-0077
 Rent:
 Studio: $475
 1BR and 2 BR also available
 Commute: 7-10 minute drive (1.5 miles)
Pros: Cheap rent and a great location in Highlands. Short commute.
 Cons: Parking is difficult, and you often have to park a couple blocks away from your
room. Building is old. Poor maintenance staff. Management takes a long time to respond
to concerns.
 Other: Gas/electric (~$75) and cable/internet (~$115) are not included in rent.
Pawnee Square Apartments
2912 Pawnee Avenue
 Rent:
 2BR/1BA: $750
 1BR also available
 Commute: 10 minute drive
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 Pros: Short commute to campus. Close proximity to restaurants/bars, coffee shops, and
libraries. Walking distance to all three parks in the Highlands area.
 Cons: Apartment has a mix of college students, graduate students, and non-students,
and can be loud sometimes. Parking is also a problem because it is not monitored.
Entrance to the apartment is not good for people with low cars because you can scrape
the bottom. No washer/dryer in unit.
 Other: Laundry facility on site.
Homewood:
The Abbey at Lakeshore
1600 Lakeshore Court
(205) 267-6734 | http://www.apartments-birminghamal.com
 Rent:
 2BR/2BA: $650
 Commute: 11-12 minutes to campus without traffic. Usually 15 min. during morning
rush, and can be 20+ during peak of afternoon rush. However, our schedule usually
allows me to get home before the rush.
 Pros: Cheap. 2 bathrooms. Spacious living room. Reasonable commute. Quiet and safe.
Central to Southside, Brookwood mall, Vestavia, Mountain Brook, Hoover, and
downtown Homewood. Pool and small fitness center. Connects with the Lakeshore Trail
for running and biking. Wal-Mart, Publix, and Chick-fil-a are all less than 5 minutes
away.
 Cons: On the older side, so carpet and kitchen fixtures aren’t new and shiny.
Edgewood (Garage Apartment)
 Rent:
 1BR/1BA: $600
 Commute: 11 minute drive
 Pros: Cheaper than 1BR units downtown. Unit has a full living room and kitchen with
marble countertops, hardwood floors, and new appliances. Since it is a garage
apartment, you don’t pay for water (and can sometimes mooch internet/satellite off
your landlord). Light traffic from Edgewood to campus.
 Cons: none
 Other: Power/gas cost an average of $75. Edgewood is a quiet place to live. You are
surrounded by families and the area is really safe. If you enjoy running and being
outside, this is a good place for you to live.
Hickory Knoll Apartments
200 Hickory Knls
(205) 942-9200 | http://hickoryknollapartments.com
 Rent:
 2BR/1BA: $700-750
 2BR/2BA: $750-800
 3BR/2BA: $850-900
 Commute: 10 minute drive (5 miles)
 Pros: Quiet complex. Units have big bedrooms, large den and living room, and a porch.
 Cons: Older complex. Further from campus, but worth it because of the rent.
 Other: You can take multiple routes to campus (Greensprings, I-65, 280/31)
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Lakeshore Ridge
1700 Lakeshore Ridge
(205) 942-9191
http://www.lakeshoreridgeapts.com/Apartments/module/property_info/10730
 Rent:
 2BR/2BA: $940
 1BR/1BA and 2BR/1BA also available
 Commute: 10-20 minutes (depends on traffic)
 Pros: Near grocery stores. Quiet, safe, and clean community. Staff is AWESOME and
always on top of things (free cookies and popcorn in the office). Apartment feels new
and spacious. No bug problems.
 Cons: A little out of the way if you are going to places other than school and grocery
store. If you have tmobile, service is not very good in the apartments.
 Other: Rent includes cable, internet, trash pick-up, and water.
The Oaks at Lakeshore
1200 Oaks Drive
(205) 942-9366 | http://www.oaksatlakeshore.com
 Rent:
 1BR/1.5BA: $785
 2BR/1BA: $855
 2BR/2BA: $950
 3BR/2BA: $1105
 Commute: 30 minute drive in the morning
 Pros: Units are nice, rent includes basic cable
 Cons: Ownership is not tenent oriented. They are disorganized and slow to respond to
concerns.
 Other: Leasing signing discounts may be offered. Power bill varies greatly depending
on the season. Water/sewage is additional (~$60). Internet and upgraded TV services
are additional.
Wildwood Crossings on Oxmoor Road
901 Wildwood Crossing
(205) 942-9422 | http://www.wildwoodcrossingsapartments.com
 Rent:
 1BR/1BA: $700-740
 2BR/1BA: $815-840
 2BR/2BA: $860-890
 3BR/2BA: $1020-1040
 Commute: 15-30 minute drive (7 miles)
 Pros: Quiet complex with lots of professional students. Pet friendly. Close to Wal-Mart,
Target, and Publix. Fairly close to campus
 Cons: Bedrooms are not equally sized. Gate to the complex is broken at least once a
week. No overhead lighting except for the kitchen.
 Other: Apartment usually has leasing signing specials. Cable and internet are added to
monthly rent (add $60). Bedrooms are wired for ceiling fans, but you must supply your
own.
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Hoover
Stonegate Apartment
101 Leaf Lake Boulevard
(205) 290-1126 | http://www.stonegateapthomes.com
 Rent:
 1BR/1BA:$733
 2BR/2BA and 3BR/2BA also available (rent may be negotiable)
 Commute: 20-60 minute drive (10 miles)
 Pros: New apartments, gated complex, quiet setting, beautiful grounds and facilities
(pool, fitness center, tennis courts, grills, clubhouse, covered car washing station),
brand new appliances in units, wonderful maintenance
 Cons: Long commute to school during rush hour, but you can take back roads to avoid
traffic.
 Other: Rent garage for $100/month. Water is included with rent. Electric runs $7080/month. Complex is close to Hoover which has nice shopping and dining.
Mountain Brook:
Canterbury Gardens
2501 Lane Park Road
Mountain Brook
(205) 201-8400 | http://www.canterbury-gardens.com
 Rent:
 2BR/1BA: $785
 1BR and 3BR also available
 Commute: 5-10 minute drive
 Pros: Great location—safe area, across the street from the Botanical Gardens, walking
distance to Mountain Brook Village (Starbucks, grocery store, pharmacy). Easy access
to Hwy 280 and Hwy 31. Well-maintained units. Pet friendly. Quiet surroundings.
Several courtyards and large grassy areas. Good mixture of tenants.
 Cons: All units only have one bathroom. Small kitchen. Small closets. Thin walls.
 Other: Rent includes water. Stacked washer/dryer in most units. Ice-maker in fridge.
Gas stove.
Crowne at Overton Village
2901 Crowne Ridge Drive
Cahaba Heights
(205) 970-0344
http://www.crownepartners.com//communities/alabama/overton/index.htm
 Rent:
 1BR/1BA: $745
 Commute: 10-20+ minute drive
 Pros: Washer and dryer are included with units. The staff is excellent! Maintenance is
very prompt. You can walk to 2 different grocery stores. Less than 1 mile from the
Summit. Complex is a little bit away from campus, so it is nice to get away at the end of
the day.
 Cons: Traffic on Hwy 280 is pretty bad if you want to get home at 5pm.
 Other: They are currently renovating the apartments with newer appliances.
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English Village Condominiums
2323 20th Avenue South
English Village
 Rent:
 2BR: $1200 (varies)
 Commute: 5-7 minute drive
 Pros: Very safe neighborhood. Great location in English Village. Close to grocery stores,
pharmacies, coffee shops, and bakeries. No morning traffic. Easy access to Hwy 280 and
Hwy 31.
 Cons: High rent because you are paying for the location. Small, older apartment.
 Other: Units are rented through individual owners, not the complex. Many units are
currently for rent or sale. Contact Wanda Anderson with Boothby Realty for more
information (205-879-9500).
Park Lane Apartments
2525 Park Lane Court North
Mountain Brook Village
(205) 870-4160 | http://www.parklaneapartment.com
 Rent:
 1BR/1BA: $650
 2BR/1BA also available
 Commute: 10 minute drive with little traffic
 Pros: Great location. Safe neighborhood. Spacious units. Garage parking available.
Walking distance to grocery store, Starbucks, and pharmacy. Pet friendly. Helpful
landladies. Prompt maintenance.
 Cons: Older units and appliances. No washer/dryer in unit. Small closets.
 Other: Utilities are not included in rent. Pick-up laundry service is available. Across
the street from the Botanical Gardens.
Vestavia:
Vestawood Apartments
1716 Vestawood Court
(205) 824-6767 | http://www.vestawood.com
 Rent:
 1BR/1BA: $530 (with student discount)
 2BR/1BA: $685
 3BR/2BA: $805
 Commute: 10-20 minute drive (8 miles)
 Pros: Spacious units. Complex is right off Exit 252 from I-65.
 Cons: Travel time depends on traffic on I-65
 Other: Student discount and 13th month rent free. Utilities are not included in rent.
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Places to Know in the City
PARKS:
Vulcan Park & Museum
1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham
(205) 933-1409
Birmingham's Railroad Park
1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
Phone: (205) 521-9933
Ingram Park
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 254-2391
Linn Park
710 20th Street North, Birmingham
(205) 254-2391
Homewood Parks & Recreation
1632 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham
(205) 332-6700
Oak Mountain State Park
64 N. Union Street, Suite 468
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
GROCERY STORES:
Whole Foods Market - Mountain Brook
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham
(205) 912-8400
Piggly Wiggly: CRESTLINE STORE
www.pigglywiggly.com
93 Euclid Avenue, Mountain Brook
(205) 870-5640
V Richards Market www.vrichards.net
3916 Clairmont Avenue South,
Birmingham
(205) 591-7000
Publix Super Market
www.publix.com
411 Green Springs Highway, Homewood
(205) 944-1101
Western Supermarkets
2230 Highland Avenue S, Birmingham
(205) 933-6220
-and2717 Culver Road, Mountain Brook, AL
(205) 879-1746
Walmart Supercenter
209 Lakeshore Parkway, Homewood
(205) 945-8692
Walmart Neighborhood Market
312 Palisades Boulevard, Birmingham
(205) 870-8101
Sam's Club
201 Lakeshore Parkway, Homewood
(205) 941-3326
Aldi
www.aldifoods.com
428 Green Springs Highway, Homewood
Winn Dixie: Birmingham
www.winndixie.com
4476 Montevallo Road, Birmingham
(205) 951-6768
Winn-Dixie
3925 Crosshaven Drive, Vestavia Hills
(205) 969-2307
WORSHIP:
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
www.16thstreetbaptist.org
1530 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
(205) 251-9402
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Church of the Highlands
www.churchofthehighlands.com
4700 Highlands Way, Birmingham
(205) 980-5577
Temple Emanu-El
2100 Highland Avenue South,
Birmingham
(205) 933-8037
Cathedral Church of the Advent
www.adventbirmingham.org
2017 6th Avenue N, Birmingham
(205) 251-2324
BARS:
Third Presbyterian
Church www.thirdpca.org
617 22nd Street South, Birmingham
(205) 322-1404
St Paul's Cathedral
www.stpaulsbhm.org
2120 3rd Ave N, Birmingham
(205) 251-1279
St. Andrew's Episcopal
Church www.standrews.dioala.org
1024 12th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 251-7898
Highlands United Methodist
Church www.highlandsumc.net
1045 20th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 933-0230
Advent Episcopal School
www.adventepiscopalschool.org
2019 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
(205) 252-2535
Birmingham Islamic Society
1810 25th Court South, Homewood, AL
(205) 879-4247
Temple Beth-El
2179 Highland Avenue South,
Birmingham
(205) 933-2740
Innisfree Pub
710 29th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 252-4255
Rare Martini
2839 7th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 323-0008
Nana Funks
708 29th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 250-8003
J Clyde
1312 Cobb Ln S, Birmingham
(205) 939-1312
Blue Monkey Lounge
1318 Cobb Ln S, Birmingham
(205) 933-9222
Above Rooftop Bar
2101 5th Avenue North East
Birmingham, AL, 35203
(205) 324-2101
The Wine Loft
www.wineloftbham.com/
2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
(205) 323-8228
On Tap Sports Cafe
737 29th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 320-1225
Bourbon Street Bar & Lounge
1568 Cooper Hill Road, Irondale
(205) 957-1006
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MALLS:
Colonial Brookwood Village
www.shopbrookwoodvillage.com
780 Brookwood Village, Birmingham
Riverchase Galleria Mall
3000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover
(205) 985-3020
The Summit Birmingham
214 Summit Blvd. Suite # 150,
Birmingham
(205) 967-0111
Target (3 Locations)
(1) 5561 Grove Boulevard, Hoover
(205) 747-1654
(2) 4616 Highway 280 S, Birmingham
(205) 408-7687
(3) 1654 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham
(205) 655-6950
ATM’s near UAB:
Wells Fargo Bank
316 18th ST S, Birmingham
(205) 226-0904
BBVA Compass
701 20th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 297-3394
Regions Bank
941 20th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 326-7548
Wells Fargo Bank
2401 6th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 320-2900
SRI Employee Federal CU
2000 9th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 581-2312
BVH Federal Credit Union
700 19th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 933-8101
Regions Bank
539 S Richard Arrington Blvd,
Birmingham
(205) 326-5300
RESTAURANTS near UAB:
**Breakfast/Coffee**
Einstein Bagels
Off the main entrance of UAB's Learning
Resource Center at 1714 Ninth Ave. South
Original House of Pancakes
1931 11th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205-2603
(205) 933-8837
Dunkin’ Doughnuts
2109 Sixth Ave. South
Waffle House
800 11th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 933-6422
Bancorp South
2211 Highland Avenue South,
Birmingham
(205) 933-8080
Starbucks
1927 11th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 930-0802
(*Also on the first floor of Children’s
Hospital, directly behind Volker Hall)
BB&T
820 19th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 445-2272
Lucy’s Coffee & Tea
2007 University Boulevard, Birmingham
(205) 328-2007
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**Lunch/Dinner**
Dreamland BBQ
1427 14th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 933-2133
Al's Deli & Grill
1629 10th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 939-4278
Formaggio’s
1713 10th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 933-7555
Newk’s
611 Richard Arrington Blvd. South
(205) 323-0992
Fish Market Restaurant
612 22nd Street South, Birmingham
(205) 322-3330
Taziki’s
301 18th Street South Birmingham
(205) 731-9001
Moe’s Southwest Grill
1801 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 250-6355
Guthries’s
1801 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35210
McAlister’s Deli
1801 4th Avenue S # 111, Birmingham
(205) 933-2828
Zen Yogurt
1801 5th Ave South, Suite
115, Birmingham
(205) 701-1161
Subway
1321 10th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 939-3100
-and1802 6th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 212-9753
-and803 20th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 254-7300
Surin West
1918 11th Avenue South, Birmingham
(205) 324-1928
Jimmy John’s
1919 11th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-2425
Fuego Cantina
1101 20th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 933-1544
Mellow Mushroom
1200 20th St S # 200, Birmingham
(205) 212-9420
Sekisui Pacific Rim Sushi
1025 20th Street South, Birmingham
(205) 933-1025
sekisuiusa.com
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First Year Textbooks
A list of your first year textbooks will be available on the Class of 2015 link on the UASOM
website. If you cannot wait for that link to become active, you can check out the Class of
2014 link to see textbooks from the previous year.
We recommend that you wait to purchase textbooks until after your financial planning
seminar during the first week of orientation because there are many books that are
required, but students do not find necessary.
Books that current students find essential:
 Grant’s Dissector
 Pocket Companion to Robbins and Cotran Pathological Basis of Disease (“Baby
Robbins”)
*Full edition available on the Lister Hill website
 Pathophysiology of Heart Disease, 4th ed, Lilly.
 A Guide to Physical Exam and History Taking, Bates and Bickley
*Pocket companion also available
 Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple
 BRS Physiology, Costanzo
 First Aid for the USMLE Step 1
Books can be purchased online, at Barnes and Noble at UAB (1st floor of Hill University
Center), or at Snoozy’s Bookstore (1321 10th Avenue South).
UAB Campus Card
The UAB campus card is your official university ID card and is used to gain admission to the
campus rec center, athletic events, participate in intramural sports, purchase discounted
tickets to community events, and check out material from UAB libraries.
Your campus card is also used to print items from the school computers and can be used as
a declining balance card for purchases at on and off-campus dining and retail locations. For
more information on how to add money to your campus card and locations where your
card can be used, visit https://campuscard.uab.edu.
Once you get to campus, you can obtain your UAB campus card by going to the Campus
Card Office found room 158 of the Hill University Center.
(Note: The UAB campus card is different from your UASOM ID that you will be issued
during orientation.)
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Parking
On-campus parking permits are available through the UAB Department of Parking and
Transportation for a yearly fee. Permits will not be available for purchase until after midJuly. First year medical students have the option of parking in decks on either 10th Avenue
or 9th Avenue. The 9th Avenue deck has a waiting list and is more expensive, but it is closer
to Volker.
Easiest way to get your parking pass: Fill out the application online and have the pass
mailed to your address or pick your pass up at the parking office.
Parking application can be found at:
http://www.uab.edu/parking/parking/students/application
Parking Office:
608 8th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35294
Contact:
(205) 934-3513
UABparking@uab.edu
MARS
UAB offers a free Motorist Assistance Roadside Service (MARS) for anyone parking on
campus who needs help with a dead battery, flat tire, keys locked in car, or empty gas tank.
MARS is available weekdays 6:30 am – 10:30 pm (except holidays). For help, call (205)
975-6277.
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Financial Aid Worksheet
During your first week of orientation, you will receive a seminar from Theresa Millender
about financial planning during and after medical school. Below, you will find a sample
budget for in-state tuition for the first year of medical school. Please note that these values
will vary depending on tuition for the year, your spending habits, and where you live.
If you have questions about financial aid, contact Ann Little at aclittle@uab.edu.
1st
2nd
Disbursement 6
Months Budget
$4,229.00
Disbursement 6
Months Budget
$4,229.00
$17,170.50
$17,170.50
$21,399.50
$0.00
$21,399.50
Tuition, Fees, Books, Etc.:
UAB Tuition
UAB Fees (see the Fees Worksheet)
1st
$10,340.00
$2,328.00
2nd
$10,340.00
$1,156.00
Total Tuition and Fees deducted from
Disbursement
$12,668.00
$11,496.00
$8,731.50
$1,150.00
$9,903.50
$1,150.00
Hospital Adjustment Fee (keep in savings)
Posts in September or October
$142.00
$0.00
Parking Permit (keep in savings) Posts in
September
Remaining Financial Aid Budget
$135.00
$7,304.50
$0.00
Financial Aid / Scholarships:
*Stafford Loans: Subsidized
*Stafford Loans: Unsubsidized (6.8%
Interest)
GradPLUS (out-of-state loans) (7.9% Interest)
Scholarships
Total Financial Aid / Scholarships
Remaining Financial Aid Budget received
as a Refund
Books & supplies (keep in savings)
If you already have Health Insurance (keep
in savings)
$7,304.50
INCOME:
Monthly
Budget
Monthly
Budget
Remaining Financial Aid Budget divided
by 6 months
$1,217.42
$1,217.42
SAMPLE EXPENSES:
Rent/mortgage
Utilities: Gas
Electric
Water
Monthly
$450.00
$40.00
$50.00
$20.00
Monthly
$450.00
$40.00
$50.00
$20.00
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Sewer
Garbage
Telephone / Cell phone
Cable TV and Internet
Vehicle payments **
$5.00
$5.00
$50.00
$60.00
$5.00
$5.00
$50.00
$60.00
$50.00
$12.00
$50.00
$12.00
$300.00
$300.00
$25.00
$83.25
$25.00
$83.25
Medical/dental/eye care
$25.00
$25.00
Entertainment
Sports
Travel/vacation
Pets, supplies, food
Personal care / health & beauty aids
= TOTAL SAMPLE EXPENSES
$25.00
$25.00
$10.00
$1,210.25
$10.00
$1,202.58
Total Income
Less Total Expenses
=Total Discretionary Monthly Income
$1,217.42
$1,210.25
$7.17
$1,217.42
$1,202.58
$14.84
Credit card payments
Personal loans
Home/renter insurance
Auto insurance
Auto registration/taxes
Child care
Other (i.e., alimony)
Food/household supplies
Dining Out
Clothes
Gas, oil, auto maintenance
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