Family Medicine Residency Core Faculty in Gadsden, Alabama - One Hour from Birmingham

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine Physician to join our Family Medicine Residency Program in Gadsden, Alabama as Core Faculty.

Search firm candidates may NOT be accepted. Please reach out directly to Sylvia Moyle at

• Practice and teach comprehensive family medicine, including newborn and pediatric care, adult medicine, and geriatrics.
• Provide clinical supervision of residents in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Provide clinical supervision in the inpatient hospital setting (1 week/4-5 weeks)
• Participate in weekly didactic lectures, including procedural and clinical workshops.
• Serve as a resident advisor, mentor, and role model
• OB optional
• Medical student teaching and supervision
• Opportunities for supported volunteer international work

Compensation & Benefits Package May Include:

• Competitive base salary (based on AFMRD guidelines)
• Faculty development fellowship support
• Relocation expenses
• Commencement bonus
• Medical education loan repayment assistance
• Residency/fellowship stipend (if applicable)
• Full malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Licensure, dues and subscriptions
• Quality and teaching bonuses
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Paid time off (PTO)

Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is a 346-bed acute care facility offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Certified by The Joint Commission for hip and knee replacements, we also provide highly regarded care in cardiology, emergency services, and maternity. Our team of nearly 2,000 dedicated healthcare professionals is committed to delivering exceptional care with compassion and connection. Every day, we strive to be a trusted place of healing for patients and families across Gadsden, Albertville, Attalla, Boaz, Fort Payne, Glencoe, Hokes Bluff, Jacksonville, Leesburg, Piedmont, Rainbow City, Southside, Steele, Wellington, and nearby communities.

Family Medicine Residency Program

The Gadsden Regional Medical Center Family Residency Program was founded and accredited in 2020-2021 with our first residents starting in 2022.The first residency class graduated in June 2025.We are an 8-8-8, unopposed community-based program.The new family medicine continuity clinic, Foothills Family Medicine, is located across the street from the hospital.Spanning 16,000 square feet, this clinic includes faculty offices, 26 clinic rooms inclusive of four procedure rooms, lab, preceptor room, large classroom, and a resident gym.Residents rotate in a variety of settings throughout Gadsden, including our Federally Qualified Health Center partner, Quality of Life, which is the largest FQHC in Alabama.Our residents also rotate through Mountain View Hospital for child and adolescent inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, as well as Etowah County Public Health Department, and multiple local physician practices.Our current faculty has over 80 years of cumulative teaching experience.

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply at

Discover Gadsden, Alabama — A Welcoming Community with a High Quality of Life

Located along the banks of the Coosa River at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Gadsden, Alabama, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and modern amenities. It’s a family-friendly community known for its affordability, excellent schools, and outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. Gadsden is a community of 100K residents and is located one hour north of Birmingham.

Physicians who relocate to Gadsden enjoy a balanced lifestyle with minimal commute times, a low cost of living, and access to excellent healthcare infrastructure. The city is home to cultural institutions, local shops and restaurants, and hosts seasonal events that bring the community together.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Noccalula Falls Park , hiking trails, boating and fishing on the Coosa River, and golf courses set against scenic backdrops. For those who enjoy a weekend getaway, Birmingham is just an hour’s drive away, offering access to a larger metropolitan area, international airport, and expanded dining and entertainment options.

Gadsden combines the professional fulfillment of practicing medicine in a supportive environment with the personal satisfaction of living in a welcoming, tight-knit community.