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Franklin Primary Health Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Mobile, Alabama, sponsored by Franklin Primary Health Center.

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About Franklin Primary Health Center Program

ACGME code
1200100005
Program director
Patricia Matto
Location
Mobile, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
378
Latest cycle
Interview rate
0.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Franklin Primary Health Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Mobile, Alabama, sponsored by Franklin Primary Health Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 378 applications and invited about 0.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
0.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Patricia Matto
Program coordinator
Tiffany Shelton
Coordinator phone
(251) 436-7634
Program phone
(251) 436-7635
Sponsoring institution
Franklin Primary Health Center

1303 Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Mobile, AL 36603 Open in Google Maps

Franklin Primary Health Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Franklin Primary Health Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Franklin Primary Health Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Franklin Primary Health Center Program IMG-friendly?

Franklin Primary Health Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Franklin Primary Health Center Program offer?

Franklin Primary Health Center Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Franklin Primary Health Center Program?

Franklin Primary Health Center Program received 378 applications and interviewed about 0.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Franklin Primary Health Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Franklin Primary Health Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Franklin Primary Health Center Program located?

Franklin Primary Health Center Program is located at 1303 Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Mobile, AL 36603. Its sponsoring institution is Franklin Primary Health Center.

Who is the program director of Franklin Primary Health Center Program?

The program director is Patricia Matto. The program coordinator, Tiffany Shelton, is the usual contact for application questions.