US Air Force Regional Hospital Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Eglin AFB, FLLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

Military-only program (usually limited to U.S. Air Force applicants); we care for active duty members and retirees and their families, as well as some participation in care of surrounding community that is not directly served through Tricare/military healthcare.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

12 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Jun 1, 2026

Avg Work Hours

63 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Military

Application Service

MODS (military application system)

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$72K-$84K

14-28 Vacation Days
negotiable sick days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Jennifer G Chang, MD
US Air Force Regional Hospital (96th Med

[email protected]
(850) 885-8088

Primary Program Contact

Alecia Stakley
US Air Force Regional Hospital (96th Med

[email protected]
(850) 885-8088

Survey Received: 6/15/2026

Program ID: 1201112003

Locations

US Air Force Regional Hospital (96th Med
Ste 114
307 Boatner Rd
Eglin AFB, FL 32542-1302

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

US Air Force Regional Hospital

307 Boatner Rd
Eglin Afb, FL 32542-1282

Participant Locations

Sacred Heart Hospital of Pensacola

5151 N 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504

Westwood Retirement Resort

1001 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Hybrid (in-person OR virtual)

Interviews Conducted Last Year

45 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

3.8:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)

Doesn't Participate In

NRMP Main Match
San Francisco Match
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
None

Program Offers

Second Look

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK

Specialty-Specific Standardized Letter Required

Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

Maximum

Required Letter Writers

applicant must be approved through the U.S. military to apply (military-only program)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Required Supplemental Information

Yes

Instructions per Air Force Medical Service Physician Education Branch (https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/Organizations/Physician-Education-Branch/)

Osteopathic Recognition

Yes

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

0.4:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

64.3%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (14)

Non-Physicians (2)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

63 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

16 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

Year 3 - N/A

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 112

Year 212

Year 312

PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:

Air Force positions

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JUN1

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Jun 1, 2026

APR1

Interview Offer Dates

Apr 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

6 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

15%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

Moving allowance

Housing stipend

Free parking

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Primary care track

Yes

Women's health track

Yes

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Not Offered

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV

Salary Compensation

$72K-$84K

Year 1 through Year 3

Year 1

$72,000

Year 2

$76,000

Year 3

$84,000

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 14-28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days14-28

Sick DaysNGO

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

84 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

0 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Eglin AFB, FL

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Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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US Air Force Regional Hospital Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

Second Look

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Required Letter Writers

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Interview Offer Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs