For Residents:
The August 2022 – September 2023 Residency is full. We are not accepting further applications. Applications for the 2023 – 2024 Residency can be submitted starting January 31, 2023.Ā
What are the minimum requirements for applying for CPE Ā 12 month Residency?
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of service with a faith community required.
- A Master of Divinity degree or Masterās in Theological Studies is preferred.
- Work experience may not substitute for the minimum education requirement.
- Ordination, Commission or Licensure as a minister / faith leader or in the process of obtaining such status also preferred.
How to apply:
- Fill out an electronic application by visiting uabmedicine.org/web/careers/search-open-jobs, click on “Search Open Jobs” under UAB Hospital, then click on “Search Openings,” and type in keyword “Chaplain Resident.”
- Complete an ACPE application and mail it to Director of Spiritual Care & CPE, UAB Department of Pastoral Care, WP125, 615 18th ST S, Birmingham, AL 35249-6555. Ā Or you can download the application in Word format, write and attach it in an email to jdippenaar@uabmc.edu. The ACPE application can be foundĀ here in Word format or PDF format.
- Mail a $50.00 application fee. Make the check payable to “UAB Pastoral Care.ā
If you have questions about applying for the one year residency starting end of August, please contact:
Rev. Vic Dippenaar, Director Spiritual Care & CPE.
- Email: Ā jdippenaar@uabmc.edu
- Phone: Ā 205.934.2085
- Mailing Address:Ā WP-125-J, 615 18th ST S, Birmingham, AL 35249-6555.
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