University of South Alabama Program

ACGME number: 1200111024
Program Director: Ehab Abdulla Molokhia MD, MPH
Address: 2424 Gordon Smith Dr
Mobile, Alabama 36617
Phone: (251) 434-3482
Email: emolokhia@health.southalabama.edu
Website: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/com/departments/familymedicine/residency.html


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Program Description

Mardi gras…White sand beaches… New Orleans Jazz Fest…sailing on the Bay…Do these activities appeal to you? Situated in a 300 year old city and nestled at the head of beautiful Mobile Bay, the University of South Alabama Family Medicine Residency Program combines old world charm with modern medical training. Experience caring for migrant workers in the morning and deliver a baby in a state-of-the-art women's hospital in the afternoon. The USA Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and the only hospital on the gulf coast to be American Heart Association Stroke Certified. The USA Children’s and Women’s offers state of the art care to the entire region. Mobile was named one of the top cities in America to “live and play” by National Geographic Adventure. In short, this bustling port city offers exceptional outdoor activities, an historic downtown with a hip, urban feel, and sophisticated healthcare. Come see why Mobile is the south’s best-kept secret.

Community Setting

Urban

Top 3 Program Strengths

  • Academic Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Women's Health

Primary Admitting Hospital

USA Health University Hospital

Length of Program

3 Years

Clinic Funding

  • Federal or other government clinic funding including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) or look-alike, Community Health Centers (CHC), Rural Health Clinic (RHC)

Positions

PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3
Offered:

PGY-1: 6

PGY-2: 6

PGY-3: 6

Filled:

PGY-1: 6

PGY-2: 6

PGY-3: 5

Has Residential Organization

Yes

Required ICU Rotations

Two months

Required General Surgery Rotations

Less than two months

Required Maternity Rotations

Two months

Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided

At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care with 80 or more deliveries for a few residents.

Required Pediatrics Rotations

Three months

Offers International Rotations

No
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Half Day Table (years 1-n)

PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3
Half days

PGY-1: 1

PGY-2: 2

PGY-3: 5

Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)

PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3
Call from home trips to hospital

PGY-1: None

PGY-2: None

PGY-3: None

Night Calls Table (years 1-n)

PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3
Average In hospital night calls

PGY-1: q4d

PGY-2: q4d

PGY-3: q6d

Night Float

PGY-1:

No

PGY-2:

Yes

PGY-3:

Yes

Has Computer Documentation

Yes

Offers Rural Rotations

Yes

Has Electronic Health Records

Yes

Primary Admitting Hospital

USA Health University Hospital

Total Hospital Beds

450

Full Time Doctor Faculty

7

Full Time Other Faculty

3

Full Time Physicians Extender Faculty

3

Total Rotation Hospitals

2

Total Admitting Hospitals

2

Total Family Practice Centers

1

Has Federally Qualified Rotations

Yes

Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)

PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3
Salary

PGY-1: $57,734

PGY-2: $59,739

PGY-3: $61,785

Weeks of Vacation

PGY-1: 3

PGY-2: 3

PGY-3: 3

Benefits

  • Liability Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Meals

  • Parking

  • Disability Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Funding for attending conferences

  • Sick Leave / Personal Time

  • Time off for conferences

  • Moving Allowance

  • AAFP Membership

  • Medical license fee

  • DEA license fee

Offers Fellowship

Yes

Fellowship offered

Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation

No

Offers Clerkship

Yes