For Residents:
The 2016 – 2017 Residency Group has been selected.
The application process for the September 2017 – September 2018 may apply online HERE. The application process is open, January 11, 2017.
What are the minimum requirements?
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of service with a faith community required. A Master of Divinity degree or Master’s 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 should I apply? (your application is not considered until all three steps are completed)
- 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 ACPE Supervisor, UAB Department of Pastoral Care, WP125, 615 18th ST S, Birmingham, AL 35249-6555. 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 found here in Word format or PDF format.
- Mail a $50.00 application fee. Make the check payable to “UAB Pastoral Care.”
If you have questions about applying for the one year residency beginning in September, please contact:
Vic Dippenaar, CPE Supervisor.
- Email: jdippenaar@uabmc.edu
- Phone: 205.934.2085
- Mailing Address: WP-125-J, 615 18th ST S, Birmingham, AL 35249-6555.
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