USA Health Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Mobile, AL(Mobile, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#172
Specialty Rank
$60,508
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#172
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
17th Percentile
Top 83% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600111182
- NRMP Code:
- 1852260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$60,508
PGY-1
$62,600
PGY-2
$65,100
PGY-3
$68,200
PGY-4
$71,000
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $277K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $41K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 148K
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.37
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600111182
- NRMP Code:
- 1852260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jess H Mullens
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2027 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1852260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- USA Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- USA Health
- Contact Person:
- Rhonda B Smith
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 108
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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