Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
1. A small ACGME accredited program, family oriented. 2. One-on-one education. Highly didactic, guideline-based education. 3. Multimodality imaging level II training necessary for certification. 4. Board-certified faculty with special expertise in a wide variety of subspecialties. 5. Strong affiliations with community medical centers and providers, and with larger medical centers including UAB.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
0
0
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1852141F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
20
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1410111060
Beeper or Home Call
9
8
7
Program Director
First Name
Bassam
Last Name
Omar
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
USA Health Univ Hosp
Cardiovascular Disease Pgm
2451 University Hospital Dr
Mobile, AL 36617
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-88.099453 30.70683)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Donna
Last Name
Gregory
Address
USA Health Univ Hosp
Mastin Bldg Ste E
2451 University Hospital Dr
Mobile, AL 36617
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-88.098667 30.707587)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
0.00
% IMG
100.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
30.90
% Male
69.00
Total Physician
6
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
16.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $61,433 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $63,525 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $66,599 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/com/gme/salary.html