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USA Health Program

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

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About USA Health Program

ACGME code
4400111024
Program director
Leander Grimm
Location
Mobile, Alabama
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
551
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

USA Health Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Mobile, Alabama, sponsored by USA Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 551 applications and invited about 16.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 78 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
6
Interview rate
16.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White90%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Leander Grimm
Program coordinator
Tyronda Rogers
Coordinator phone
(251) 471-7992
Sponsoring institution
USA Health

2451 University Hospital Drive Mastin 711 Department of Surgery 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 3% of residents at USA Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does USA Health Program offer?

USA Health Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is USA Health Program?

USA Health Program received 551 applications and interviewed about 16.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is USA Health Program located?

USA Health Program is located at 2451 University Hospital Drive Mastin 711 Department of Surgery Mobile, AL 36617. Its sponsoring institution is USA Health.

Who is the program director of USA Health Program?

The program director is Leander Grimm. The program coordinator, Tyronda Rogers, is the usual contact for application questions.

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