The Bachelor's Degree in Medicine at the UAB provides students with a competence-based syllabus and medical training that focuses on these new social demands. The degree in Medicine at the UAB is known for its high quality in teaching. For over two decades, the UAB's medical students have been the highest scorers on the national medical residency (MIR) exams. Making the faculty part of a competitive research environment focused on biomedicine and biotechnology makes it easier for students to become familiar with the latest scientific advances, an important complement to their academic training.