Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Gadsden, AL(Gadsden, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#477
Specialty Rank
$58,000
PGY1 Salary
72.7%
IMG %
#477
Family Medicine Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200100001
- NRMP Code:
- 2335120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 85
Contact Information
Martha Shawn Morehead
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 35
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Additional benefits include licensure/dues/subscriptions, moving allowance, CME allowance, international rotation travel reimbursement, yearly lab coats, free parking, and working day/on-call meals. See gadsdenfmr.com for more details.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
$58,000
PGY-1
$60,000
PGY-2
$62,000
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:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 90(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $307K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 330K
- Median Age
- 50 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.52
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
75%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
12.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.96
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200100001
- NRMP Code:
- 2335120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 85
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Martha Shawn Morehead
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 12/6/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/6/2026 - 12/15/2026
- 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:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2335120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Gadsden Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Gadsden Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Rachel Kelly
- Contact Email:
- rachel_kelly@gadsdenregional.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 72.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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