Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pediatrics Residency Program at the University of South Alabama provides a comprehensive training designed to equip pediatricians with clinical competencies, medical knowledge, and professional attributes essential for high-quality care for children. This three-year residency emphasizes a supportive and collaborative environment, gearing residents for general practice or subspecialty training. The program fosters residents' independence through hands-on experiences, warm supportive interactions, and established primary care relationships with patients and families, all while embedding crucial learning components such as core curriculum and research.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts graduates from U.S. and international allopathic medical schools and U.S. osteopathic medical schools. They require ECFMG certification for international medical graduates and sponsors only J-1 visas.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
12 positions each year in the categorical Pediatric Residency Program. Additionally, there are 2-3 positions for each year in the Internal Medicine / Pediatrics Combined Residency Program, totaling 15-16 residents per year level.
Program Website
Address
1700 Center Street, Mobile, AL 36604
Program Director
Haidee Custodio, MD, FAAP
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program has a total of 12 categorical positions for each year level in the Pediatric Residency Program. This size allows personal relationships among the residents while providing adequate peer support.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program utilizes a 4+2 block rotational system with a goal of providing a well-rounded education in Pediatrics for various career opportunities. Residents are involved in clinical experiences, didactic conferences, and a core curriculum that encompasses American Board of Pediatrics content standards.
Application
Applications are accepted only via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), with a deadline of December 12th. At least three letters of recommendation are required, and selected candidates will be invited for virtual interviews, which may take place in the AM or PM.
# of Locations
Residents train primarily at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, a dedicated facility for pediatrics, as well as potential outreach sites to gain various experiences.
Fellowship
Graduates of the program choose a diverse mix of general pediatrics and subspecialty options as the next steps in their careers. Over the past 10 years, 45 percent chose General Pediatrics, and 55 percent matched into subspecialty training and practice. The program supports participation in research and scholarly activities.
Resident Life
Overview
The Pediatrics Residency Program at the University of South Alabama offers a unique blend of training in a supportive environment in Mobile, Alabama, emphasizing hands-on experience, progressive responsibility, and a strong sense of community.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program spans three years (PGY-1 to PGY-3), allowing for comprehensive training in pediatrics.
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Alumni
Graduates of the program have pursued a variety of career paths, with 45% choosing General Pediatrics and 55% entering subspecialty training. Common fields of subspecialty include Cardiology, Critical Care, and Gastroenterology among others.
Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
The annual salary for first-year residents (PGY-1) is $58,140.00. Also, residents receive a meal stipend of $3,000 annually in addition to their salary.
Vacation
The residency program offers a vacation policy that includes 15 annual days off for PGY-1 residents, with a reminder that requests for time off should be submitted in advance, and differs based on the rotation schedule.