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USA Health Program

Pediatrics residency program in Mobile, Alabama, sponsored by USA Health.

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About USA Health Program

ACGME code
3200121019
Program director
Haidee Custodio
Location
Mobile, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,274
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
83%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

USA Health Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Mobile, Alabama, sponsored by USA Health. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,274 applications and invited about 19.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 83% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
19.2%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates12%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs65%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White15%
  • Asian59%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Haidee Custodio
Program coordinator
Nicole Adair
Coordinator phone
(251) 415-1087
Sponsoring institution
USA Health

USA Health Children's and Women's Hospital 1700 Center St Room 1536 Mobile, AL 36604 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 83% of residents at USA Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does USA Health Program offer?

USA Health Program offers 12 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is USA Health Program?

USA Health Program received 1,274 applications and interviewed about 19.2% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is USA Health Program located?

USA Health Program is located at USA Health Children's and Women's Hospital 1700 Center St Room 1536 Mobile, AL 36604. Its sponsoring institution is USA Health.

Who is the program director of USA Health Program?

The program director is Haidee Custodio. The program coordinator, Nicole Adair, is the usual contact for application questions.

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