USA Health Program

This is the information from the University of South Alabama Health Program's website:

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of South Alabama is a medium-sized, University-based program that offers flexible training for residents to enter general internal medicine practice or subspecialty training. They offer three-year categorical positions, four-year combined medicine/pediatrics positions, and one-year preliminary positions preparing residents for primary care practice, academic medicine, fellowship training, or programs requiring a preliminary year. Fellowship opportunities in cardiology, pulmonary/critical care, gastroenterology, and hematology oncology are offered.

The program aims to provide residents with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to practice general internal medicine competently. The program emphasizes competency in patient care, medical knowledge, systems-based practice, practice-based learning, professionalism, and interpersonal and communication skills. Residents also gain experience in managing patients, performing procedures, applying biomedical sciences to patient care, and demonstrating awareness of the healthcare system.

Their training program utilizes a 4+2 block rotational system and offers a well-rounded education in internal medicine. They have a strong focus on patient care, education, continuity clinic sessions, and ambulatory care experiences. The program includes educational activities such as Noon Report, Academic Half Day, Grand Rounds, Journal Club, and more.

For application, the program accepts applications through ERAS. Requirements for international medical graduates include passing Step 1 and Step 2 exams on the first attempt with a minimum score of 220. They prefer applicants with hands-on clinical experience in a US accredited teaching hospital. The program supports J1 visas only.

The program features a team of dedicated faculty, including the Internal Medicine Residency Program Director, Dr. Judy Blair-Elortegui, and associate program directors, Dr. Haley Ballard, Dr. Rachel Seaman, and Dr. Yun Coronado.

For further details or specific inquiries about the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of South Alabama, interested applicants can refer to the program's website.