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Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Gadsden, Alabama, sponsored by Health Education Services.

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About Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1200100001
Program director
Martha Morehead
Location
Gadsden, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
378
Latest cycle
Interview rate
38.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
75%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Gadsden, Alabama, sponsored by Health Education Services. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 378 applications and invited about 38.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
38.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs75%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White38%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American21%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Martha Morehead
Program coordinator
Rachel Kelly
Coordinator phone
(256) 413-6257
Program phone
(205) 432-9535
Sponsoring institution
Health Education Services

1026 Goodyear Ave Suite 100 Gadsden, AL 35903 Open in Google Maps

Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 75% of residents at Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program?

Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program received 378 applications and interviewed about 38.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical 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 Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program located?

Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program is located at 1026 Goodyear Ave Suite 100 Gadsden, AL 35903. Its sponsoring institution is Health Education Services.

Who is the program director of Health Education Services/Gadsden Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Martha Morehead. The program coordinator, Rachel Kelly, is the usual contact for application questions.