Thomas Hospital Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Fairhope, AL(Fairhope, Alabama Metropolitan Area Metro)
42
Positions
#442
Specialty Rank
$58,489
PGY1 Salary
43.2%
IMG %
#442
Internal Medicine Ranking
25th Percentile
Top 75% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400100902
- NRMP Code:
- 2271140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 200
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
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 60/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 22
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We encourage and support poster and abstract presentations. We have daily didactic sessions including MKSAP/UWORLD sessions to prepare for STEP/COMLEX 3 and ABIM examinations.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$58,489
PGY-1
$60,257
PGY-2
$62,088
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
- 78(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $327K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $38K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 307K
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400100902
- NRMP Code:
- 2271140C0
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 200
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David R Clarkson
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 2271140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Thomas Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Thomas Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Ana Peters
- Contact Email:
- ana.peters@infirmaryhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14PGY-2:14PGY-3:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 43.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 37th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 21.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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