USA Health Program
Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Mobile, AL(Mobile, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
#126
Specialty Rank
$60,508
PGY1 Salary
78.6%
IMG %
#126
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
11th Percentile
Top 89% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3000111019
- NRMP Code:
- 1852300C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 38
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 48
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 22.2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Multiple texts in different pathology specialty areas purchased for each resident. Support for research includes departmental funding for cost of research and travel to approved meetings. Hands on approach to AP/CP training-residents involved in all calls and cases in the department. Voice recognition software. Departmentally funded board exam review course.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
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
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 3000111019
- NRMP Code:
- 1852300C0
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 38
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Osama R Elkadi
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1852300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- USA Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- USA Health
- Contact Person:
- Bettina Kelson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:4PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 78.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 88th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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