USA Health Program
About This Program
We are one of the few Level 1 Trauma Centers in the state and the only one on the Gulf Coast. Our hospital serves a large population that includes portions of Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. In addition, our hospital has the regions only Burn Center. Both of these centers have consistently received national recognition for patient outcomes after traumatic and burn injuries.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher Kinnard, MD
USA Health Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Cynthia Dennis
Univ of South Alabama Med Ctr
Locations
USA Health Univ Hosp
MSTN 709
2451 University Hospital Dr
Mobile, AL 36617
2451 Usa Medical Center Dr
Mobile, AL 36617-2293
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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 Distribution
Work Environment
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.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
May 1, 2025 - Aug 4, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
May 1, 2026 - Aug 3, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.