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Thomas Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Fairhope, Alabama, sponsored by Thomas Hospital.

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About Thomas Hospital Program

ACGME code
1400100902
Program director
David Clarkson
Location
Fairhope, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
1,500
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
39%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,500 applications and invited about 7.8% 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 39% 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. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Interview rate
7.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates32%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs29%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White46%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
David Clarkson
Program coordinator
Ana Peters
Coordinator phone
(251) 279-1529
Sponsoring institution
Thomas Hospital

750 Morphy Avenue Fairhope, AL 36532 Open in Google Maps

Thomas Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Thomas Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Thomas Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 39% of residents at Thomas Hospital 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 Thomas Hospital Program offer?

Thomas Hospital Program offers 14 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Thomas Hospital Program?

Thomas Hospital Program received 1,500 applications and interviewed about 7.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Thomas Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Thomas Hospital 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 Thomas Hospital Program located?

Thomas Hospital Program is located at 750 Morphy Avenue Fairhope, AL 36532. Its sponsoring institution is Thomas Hospital.

Who is the program director of Thomas Hospital Program?

The program director is David Clarkson. The program coordinator, Ana Peters, is the usual contact for application questions.

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