USA Health Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Mobile, AL(Mobile, Alabama Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
$60,508
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3200121019
- NRMP Code:
- 1852320C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 220
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:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 63
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 61.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 45%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Located on the Gulf Coast in Mobile, AL, our pediatrics residency offers hands-on training, progressive autonomy with strong faculty support, a strong university affiliation, the region's only Level III NICU, and a dedicated Peds ED. We offer a 4+4 schedule, weekly simulation, PGY3 board review, POCUS curriculum, and robust general and subspecialty exposure. Residents engage in QI/research, community outreach, and health advocacy. Prepaid meal cards are also provided.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- 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
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:
- 3200121019
- NRMP Code:
- 1852320C0
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 220
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Haidee Custodio
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/11/2026
- 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:
- No
- 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:
- 1852320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- USA Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- USA Health
- Contact Person:
- Nicole Adair
- Contact Email:
- nadair@health.southalabama.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 75.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 68th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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