UAB Hospital holds a notable position in hospital rankings, recognized as the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report for the 2023-2024 period. In addition to its statewide excellence, UAB also achieves significant national recognition for specific specialty programs.
National Specialty Recognition: Rehabilitation
While being the top hospital in Alabama, UAB's Rehabilitation program is particularly distinguished on a national level. For the 2023-2024 "Best Hospital" list released in August, UAB Rehabilitation secured the No. 19 spot nationally among adult specialties. This marks an improvement from its previous ranking.
Rehabilitation National Ranking Trend
| Ranking Period | National Rank (Rehabilitation) |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | No. 20 |
| 2023-2024 | No. 19 |
This consistent high ranking by U.S. News & World Report underscores UAB's commitment to delivering top-tier specialized care in rehabilitation, demonstrating a positive upward trend in its national standing.
