USA Health Program
UnknownUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Mobile, AL(Mobile, Alabama Metropolitan Area Metro)
60
Positions
$60,508
PGY1 Salary
43.1%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400111024
- NRMP Code:
- 1852140C0; 1852140P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 219
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 53
- Female Faculty:
- 32.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Internal Medicine Residency at South Alabama is a close-knit program with responsive, supportive faculty committed to education in a collaborative setting. We offer protected teaching time, hands-on clinical experience, simulation training, and graduated autonomy. Wellness is prioritized, and we foster a respectful environment where every resident is valued and supported to reach their full potential.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,508
PGY-1
$62,600
PGY-2
$65,100
PGY-3
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:
- 1400111024
- NRMP Code:
- 1852140C0; 1852140P0
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 219
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Judy Victoria Blair-Elortegui
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
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:
- 1852140C0, 1852140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- USA Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- USA Health
- Contact Person:
- Kimberly Eardley
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 24
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:24PGY-2:17PGY-3:19
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 52
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 8
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 43.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 43rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 19.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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