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North Alabama Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Florence, Alabama, sponsored by North Alabama Medical Center.

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About North Alabama Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400100901
Program director
Jan Westerman
Location
Florence, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
4,824
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
98%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

North Alabama Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Florence, Alabama, sponsored by North Alabama Medical Center. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,824 applications and invited about 5.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 98% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
16
Interview rate
5.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates2%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs90%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men42%
  • White5%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Jan Westerman
Program coordinator
Micalyn White
Coordinator phone
(256) 629-1950
Sponsoring institution
North Alabama Medical Center

1701 Veterans Drive Florence, AL 35630 Open in Google Maps

North Alabama Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does North Alabama Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is North Alabama Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 98% of residents at North Alabama Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

North Alabama Medical Center Program offers 16 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is North Alabama Medical Center Program?

North Alabama Medical Center Program received 4,824 applications and interviewed about 5.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for North 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 North 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 North Alabama Medical Center Program located?

North Alabama Medical Center Program is located at 1701 Veterans Drive Florence, AL 35630. Its sponsoring institution is North Alabama Medical Center.

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

The program director is Jan Westerman. The program coordinator, Micalyn White, is the usual contact for application questions.

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