Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

USA Health Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Mobile, Alabama, sponsored by USA Health.

ACGME code
3000111019
Program director
Osama Mohamed A M Elkadi
Location
Mobile, Alabama
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About USA Health Program

Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
483
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
77%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$60,508
Per year

USA Health Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Mobile, Alabama, sponsored by USA Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 483 applications and invited about 6.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 77% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $60,508 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. Residents work about 48 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed22%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
483
Interview rate
6.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs54%
  • Non-US IMGs23%

Demographics

  • Women92%
  • Men8%
  • White23%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Other8%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-13$60,5082012
PGY-23$62,6002012
PGY-33$65,1002012
PGY-43$68,2002012
Hours per week (PGY-1)
48
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
16 hours
Lecture hours per week
8
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training67%
  • Other33%

Contact and location

Program director
Osama Mohamed A M Elkadi
Program coordinator
Bettina Kelson
Coordinator phone
(251) 471-7786
Program phone
(251) 471-7790
Sponsoring institution
USA Health

Department of Pathology USA Health University Hospital 2451 University Hospital Drive Mobile, AL 36617 Open in Google Maps

USA Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does USA Health Program sponsor visas?

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

Is USA Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 77% of residents at USA Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does USA Health Program offer?

USA Health Program offers 2 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is USA Health Program?

USA Health Program received 483 applications and interviewed about 6.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for USA Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has USA Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at USA Health Program?

Applicants who sent USA Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at USA Health Program?

First-year residents at USA Health Program earn $60,508 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 48 hours a week.

Where is USA Health Program located?

USA Health Program is located at Department of Pathology USA Health University Hospital 2451 University Hospital Drive Mobile, AL 36617. Its sponsoring institution is USA Health.

Who is the program director of USA Health Program?

The program director is Osama Mohamed A M Elkadi. The program coordinator, Bettina Kelson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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