Internal MedicineCommunity-based

East Alabama Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Opelika, Alabama, sponsored by East Alabama Medical Center.

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About East Alabama Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400100903
Program director
Akram Haggag
Location
Opelika, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
679
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
11%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

East Alabama Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Opelika, Alabama, sponsored by East Alabama Medical Center. It offers 14 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 679 applications and invited about 21.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Interview rate
21.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates67%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White42%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Akram Haggag
Program coordinator
Cortney Henderson
Coordinator phone
(334) 528-2903
Program phone
(334) 528-3789
Sponsoring institution
East Alabama Medical Center

2000 Pepperell Parkway Opelika, AL 36801 Open in Google Maps

East Alabama Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does East Alabama Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

East Alabama 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 East Alabama Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 11% of residents at East Alabama Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does East Alabama Medical Center Program offer?

East Alabama Medical Center Program offers 14 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is East Alabama Medical Center Program?

East Alabama Medical Center Program received 679 applications and interviewed about 21.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for East Alabama 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 East Alabama Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is East Alabama Medical Center Program located?

East Alabama Medical Center Program is located at 2000 Pepperell Parkway Opelika, AL 36801. Its sponsoring institution is East Alabama Medical Center.

Who is the program director of East Alabama Medical Center Program?

The program director is Akram Haggag. The program coordinator, Cortney Henderson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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