PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

USA Health Program

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

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About USA Health Program

ACGME code
4000122232
Program director
J. Luke Engeriser
Location
Mobile, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
373
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

USA Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Mobile, Alabama, sponsored by USA Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 373 applications and invited about 18.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
18.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women23%
  • Men77%
  • White64%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American9%

Contact and location

Program director
J. Luke Engeriser
Program coordinator
Laura Kessler
Coordinator phone
(251) 332-0463
Program phone
(251) 706-5552
Sponsoring institution
USA Health

USA Department of Psychiatry 1015 Montlimar Drive Suite A-210 Mobile, AL 36609 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?

USA Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does USA Health Program offer?

USA Health Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is USA Health Program?

USA Health Program received 373 applications and interviewed about 18.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is USA Health Program located?

USA Health Program is located at USA Department of Psychiatry 1015 Montlimar Drive Suite A-210 Mobile, AL 36609. Its sponsoring institution is USA Health.

Who is the program director of USA Health Program?

The program director is J. Luke Engeriser. The program coordinator, Laura Kessler, is the usual contact for application questions.