Invited Applicant Resource Page
Welcome to our Invited Applicant Resource Page! We have prepared additional exclusive content for our invited applicants to help you learn more about our program. Feel free to view the materials at your convenience, but we have also included some time in your interview day for review. You may also refer back to them as you prepare your rank list. These materials will take the place of the traditional program introduction that occurred on our in-person interview days. There will still be a brief introduction on the day of your interview, and you will have ample time to interact with our faculty and residents during the interview process. Our goal is to provide you with an efficient, informational interview day that helps you get to know our program and our people. You are welcome to reach out to any member of our program after your interview day if you have additional questions.
Introductory Videos
- Program Introduction
- Ambulatory Experience
- In-Patient Experience
- Educational Program
- Resident Wellbeing
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
- Doc Rock 2022: Battle of the Bands Fundraiser
Sample Lectures
- Dr. Antwan Hogue: Sickle Cell Disease: The Crisis Beneath The Surface
- Dr. Errol Crook: Health Equity and the Social Determinants of Health
Program Website
Social Media
- Facebook: @USAMedRes
- Instagram: @usa_im_residency
USA Health Publications
Alumni Profiles
Year Completing USA-IM Program: 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Pennsylvania State University
Medical School: University of Medicine & Health Sciences, St. Kitts
Fellowship or any additional training post-residency: Nephrology 2022-2024, Transplant Nephrology Subspecialty 2024-2025
Current Job: Nephrology Fellowship, Tulane University
Where do you live now: New Orleans, Louisiana
How did USA prepare you for your current job: South taught me how to be a good physician and a good internist specifically. Those
skills pertaining to teamwork, communication, internal medicine and critical thinking
are what have made me a good nephrology fellow today.
Thoughts on your training/time at USA: I love USA, and I loved my time there, so much that I stayed for a chief year. In
those four years, I not only got great internal medicine training but made lifelong
friends and family.
Any professional accomplishments you wish to share: My acceptance to Tulane’s Transplant Nephrology Fellowship. (I guess I'll too say
my greatest accomplishment though would be my son, Adam Bruce, who's now almost a
year old).
Anything else you wish to share with applicants: If you want a program that truly cares about you, come to South. They will teach you
to be great, you just have to trust the process and work hard. I was made into a real
doctor there, I started my family there, I love it there.
Year Completing USA-IM Program: 2021
Undergraduate Institution: UCLA
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine
Fellowship or any additional training post-residency: Hematology/Oncology at University
of South Alabama
Current Job: 3rd year Hematology/Oncology fellow
Where do you live now: Mobile, AL
How did USA prepare you for your current job? My time as a resident in internal medicine at USA provided me with a strong foundation
that helped me transition to hematology/oncology. Hematology/oncology frequently demands
not only medical proficiency, but also empathy and emotional support given the nature
of the conditions patients face. Through my internal medicine residency, I actively
engaged with patients and their families, often during trying circumstances. These
experiences helped me to learn how to communicate effectively and allowed me to develop
a strong understanding of general medicine and critical thinking. Additionally, my
exposure to various medical specialties during residency helped cultivate an appreciation
for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. The experiences I gained
while managing complex medical conditions during my residency have equipped me with
the confidence and proficiency to confront the challenges presented by a hematology/oncology
career.
Thoughts on your training/time at USA: My experience during my internal medicine residency was incredibly positive. I was
fortunate to be part of a program with a dedicated and skilled staff, which greatly
contributed to my learning and growth. The strong team of professionals provided excellent
guidance and supervision throughout my training, allowing me to acquire a wealth of
knowledge and practical skills. The emphasis on supervision ensured that I received
the necessary support and direction, enhancing my ability to handle diverse and complex
medical cases. The experience was truly invaluable in preparing me for the challenges
and responsibilities that come with a career in hematology/oncology.
Anything else you wish to share with applicants: The journey can be challenging, but perseverance pays off. Understand your career
goals and how the program aligns with them. Whether it's a specific specialty, research
interests or patient populations, having a clear sense of your goals will help you
find the right fit. Remember to stay positive, but most importantly be true to yourself.
Year Completing USA-IM Program: 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Birmingham-Southern College
Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Current Job: General Internist, Partner at Southview Medical Group
Where do you live now: Birmingham, Alabama
How did USA prepare you for your current job: My training and experience at USA's internal medicine program exposed me to a diversity
of pathology, which has prepared me for the challenges of independent general practice.
The level of patient acuity and complexity seen in the Gulf Coast, USA Hospital and
its clinics is very high compared to many regions of the country. Treating these sick
patients early in my training and learning from the experts who serve this population
allowed me to move confidently into my career.
Thoughts on your training/time at USA: I am eternally grateful to my mentors at USA Internal Medicine. I believe the kindness
and collegiality among faculty, residents, students and staff at USA is unparalleled.
It encouraged me to set a high bar when considering work environment in my future
career prospects. From your first day of intern year to residency graduation and
beyond, the faculty at USA Hospital are truly invested in your success.
Any professional accomplishments you wish to share: I was honored to have served as one of three IM chief residents at USA and to receive
the Victor Benator Award for excellence in teaching.
Anything else you wish to share with applicants: Intern year and residency are crucial times in your development as a new physician
as it can set the tone for the rest of your career. It is important to select a program
where you stay busy, have a diversity of experiences and, most importantly, are supported
by your program faculty and administration.
Year Completing USA-IM Program: 2021
Undergraduate Institution: University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
Medical School: University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts
Fellowship or any additional training post-residency: Pulmonary and Critical Care
Current Job: Currently a fellow at Tulane Pulmonary and Critical Care
Where do you live now: New Orleans, Louisiana
How did USA prepare you for your current job: Excellent training! I felt that the program focuses on the residents, their training
through dedicated teaching and wellbeing. They allowed for autonomy. I feel like the
program set me up well for my fellowship.
Thoughts on your training/time at USA: Loved my time at USA! Loved it so much that I did a chief year and felt that I came
out a competent physician.
Any professional accomplishments you wish to share: Currently a fellow in pulmonary critical care and my greatest accomplishment is my
11-month-old son!
Anything else you wish to share with applicants: Picking South will be one of the best decisions you make.
Year Completing USA-IM Program: 2020
Undergraduate Institution: North Carolina State
Medical School: University of South Carolina
Fellowship or any additional training post-residency: Pulmonary and Critical Care
Current Job: Fellowship at LSU
Where do you live now: New Orleans, Louisiana
How did USA prepare you for your current job: The training at USA prepared me for both private practice and academic medicine. The
variety and acuity of patients prepared me to independently and competently practice
in any setting.
Thoughts on your training/time at USA: I really enjoyed the staff, the residents and everyone I interacted with during training.
I have only fond memories of working and training there and would not have gone anywhere
else.
Anything else you wish to share with applicants: Pay very close attention to the people you interview with and especially the program
director. They set the tone for your entire residency. Board pass rate is 90% so you
will gain relative competency in any program, but the people you work with will make
that experience something you cherish for a lifetime.
Year Completing USA-IM Program: 2020
Undergraduate Institution: Boston University (BA), Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (MS)
Medical School: Trinity School of Medicine (MD)
Fellowship or any additional training post-residency: Pulmonary Disease at Eisenhower Health, Critical Care Medicine at University of Tennessee
Health Science Center
Current Job: PGY-VI Critical Care Medicine Fellow
Where do you live now: Memphis, Tennessee
How did USA prepare you for your current job: Completing my residency at University of South Alabama prepared me to be a very well-prepared
fellow in both my previous and current programs. The diverse patient population, didactics
and overall training have allowed me to thrive in any hospital setting I have been
in since graduating.
Thoughts on your training/time at USA: The combination of a well-developed academic program and the camaraderie between the
residents and faculty that I found at USA is unmatched. I left USA not only with confidence
in my own medical ability, but also with a whole new set of colleagues and lifelong
friendships who I know I will keep in touch with for years to come.
Any professional accomplishments you wish to share: Chief Resident at University of South Alabama, Chief Fellow at Eisenhower Health,
and I have presented at multiple national conferences including CHEST, ATS, and AABIP.
Anything else you wish to share with applicants: At the end of the day, you can go anywhere to complete your residency training. What
stood out to me about USA was that I immediately felt like I was part of a family
during my interview and that I would thrive in the environment that South provided.
I encourage you to look for that "perfect fit" during your interviews. Best of luck!
Year Completing USA-IM Program: 2020
Undergraduate Institution: Auburn University
Medical School: Kansas City University
Fellowship or any additional training post-residency: Gastroenterology
Current Job: Gastroenterologist
Where do you live now: Alabama and Israel
How did USA prepare you for your current job: USA prepared me tremendously for GI Fellowship and beyond. The fundamental base that
was provided to me by training at South was pivotal not only in my knowledge base,
but also built confidence in me to progress onward. The acuity and level of care as
well as the patient population at USA is optimal for clinical training. One of my
first memories of fellowship (in a large NYC inner-city hospital) was how much healthier
and clinically more simple to manage my patients were compared to the complexity of
my patients at USA. After training in multiple large institutions I still have this
perspective and truly believe that training at South thoroughly prepares you from
a volume, pathology, knowledge standpoint to treat all patients. In addition, learning
by example from my attendings at USA taught me how to interact with patients and families
both in simple and complex situations.
Thoughts on your training/time at USA: I can’t say enough positive thoughts about my time and training at USA. First, the
most important part of training is the people. Having a program director that cares
about her residents and is compassionate about her job is invaluable as this defines
the tone of your training. As a resident at South, I always felt respected and heard
by the faculty. Faculty members are approachable, and given the program size, you
develop friendships not only with your peers, but also with your faculty. The teaching
is unparalleled, and as a subspecialist, I now understand the emphasis that is placed
on the value of appropriate primary workup for consultative services. The volume of
patients is appropriate, and it allows for adequate time in the day for educational
opportunities, which is optimally utilized. The ability to interact with fellows and
be exposed to subspecialties at a high level is beneficial both for education and
pursuing careers in subspecialties. As a gastroenterologist who did residency at South,
I can say that my exposure with the GI department propelled me to fellowship through
multiple avenues including research, academia and clinical practice. The ability to
do research, present and attend the major GI conferences during residency was also
vital and highlighted as an important aspect from the residency and fellowship perspective.
Though I personally did not complete fellowship at South, I’m grateful to have had
the opportunity to consistently interact with the department. Ultimately this groundwork
not only aided me into taking the next step into fellowship, but has made me into
a better gastroenterologist as a whole. Finally I’d like to emphasize the camaraderie
and family atmosphere. Overall this program is very resident-focused and the friendships
you build with your peers are lifelong. Some of my best friends come from my time
during residency training, and I truly believe that this is due to the positive atmosphere
that the institution provides.
Anything else you wish to share with applicants: In comparison to my friends who trained at some of the greatest institutions in the
United States, the time and allocation to teaching provided to us as residents at
South is of the highest caliber. Autonomy and trust are a major focus, and you feel
significant confidence instilled upon you by your attendings. You don’t act out of
fear as a resident, but rather out of knowledge and ability to know what you are able
and not able to handle during training. There is always someone there to help or assist
if need be, all the way from other upper levels to attendings at any time during the
day or night. Additionally Mobile is a great place to train, and the quality of life
it allows you to live as a resident is unparalleled. Between great weather, many places
to go out, proximity to the beach among others, I greatly enjoyed my time in the Bay
area.
Year Completing USA-IM Program: 2018
Undergraduate Institution: Florida State University
Medical School: Florida State University
Fellowship or any additional training post-residency: Cardiology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Florida; Interventional Cardiology Fellow at
Brown; Structured Heart Cardiology Fellow at Vanderbilt
How did USA prepare you for your current job: USA was instrumental in me becoming who I am today. All of the faculty take time to
teach and cultivate the interests of residents. Drs. Omar and Malozzi were instrumental
in mentoring me on my path to Cardiology. The lecture series, end of rotation test
and required 50 EKGs all helped to make me an exceptional resident and furthered my
interests in Cardiology. I can’t say enough about the internal medicine faculty. Drs.
Crook, Blair, Schilthuis, Ballard, Hogue, Bessette, Seaman, Bolton, Henderson, Dipalma,
Calderon, Vande Waa, TJ, Culpepper, Fouty, Almalouf, Haynes, Schaphorst and Fagan
taught me SO much and pretty much created the physician I am today! Dr. Omar even
helped me publish my first Cardiology case report; he and Dr. Malozzi read over my
personal statement prior to applying to fellowship.
Thoughts on your training/time at USA: USA prepared me by exposing me to a tremendously amount of pathology and giving me
the autonomy to manage these incredibly tough cases. They were always a phone call
away or right beside me when running a code or managing a critical patient in the
ICU, PCU or floors. That experience gave me the confidence and experience to manage
any patient I come across. Nothing scares me because of my experience here.
Anything else you wish to share with applicants: Because of my experience at South Alabama, I won the Top Fellow Teaching award among
all 42 fellows here at Mayo Clinic Florida – as a first year fellow – something I
can truly only attribute to the preparation I had at South Alabama. I also won the
Florida ACC Young Investigator Award for my research on patient outcomes after MitraClip
which would not have been possible without the research experience I received at South
Alabama.