Transitional YearCommunity-based

East Alabama Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Opelika, Alabama, sponsored by East Alabama Medical Center.

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About East Alabama Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9990100004
Program director
Austin Reece
Location
Opelika, Alabama
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
185
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.6%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

East Alabama Medical Center Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Opelika, Alabama, sponsored by East Alabama Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 185 applications and invited about 21.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
21.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Austin Reece
Program coordinator
Chloe Moore
Coordinator phone
(334) 528-5455
Program phone
(334) 528-7487
Sponsoring institution
East Alabama Medical Center

2000 Pepperell Parkway Opelika, AL 36801 Open in Google Maps

East Alabama Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does East Alabama Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

East Alabama Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

How competitive is East Alabama Medical Center Program?

East Alabama Medical Center Program received 185 applications and interviewed about 21.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for East Alabama Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has East Alabama Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is East Alabama Medical Center Program located?

East Alabama Medical Center Program is located at 2000 Pepperell Parkway Opelika, AL 36801. Its sponsoring institution is East Alabama Medical Center.

Who is the program director of East Alabama Medical Center Program?

The program director is Austin Reece. The program coordinator, Chloe Moore, is the usual contact for application questions.