USA Health Program
About This Program
One of two academic medical systems in Alabama, a wide area of coverage with a rurual population and diverse medical and surgical problems managed. Extensive surgical exposure along with clinic and research opportunities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lorie Fleck, MD
University of South Alabama
Primary Program Contact
Sandra Shaw-Cantrelle, MD
University of South Alabama
Locations
2451 Fillingim St
Mobile, AL 36617-2293
1700 Center St
Mobile, AL 36604-3391
168 Mobile Infirmary Blvd
Mobile, AL 36607
3290 Dauphin St
Mobile, LA 36606
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military 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
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Oct 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 29, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 30, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.