Admissions

Application Deadline: October 1, 2023 

Evaluation of Applicants 

• We use a holistic review of every OB/GYN residency applicant by the same 3-member committee
• We conduct “cold” interviews of our residency applicants (only the applicant’s name, hometown, institution, hobbies, and personal statement are shared with our interviewers)
• We recognize and value a broad array of formative experiences, including “distance traveled”
• We require only the passing of USMLE Step 1 and 2 exams to be considered as an applicant
• We offer a "Health Equity Visiting Student Scholarship" for qualified students for financial aid stipends for away rotations at our program. 

The University of South Alabama OB/GYN Residency Program participates in ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Basic criteria for applying to our residency program include: 

• Three letters of recommendation
• Medical school transcript
• Personal statement
• Curriculum vitae
• Dean’s letter (received September 30, 2023
• Verification of Pass Step 1/Step 2 Exams 

The application deadline is October 1, 2023. Only completed ERAS applications submitted by this date will be considered. 

Invitations to interview with available dates will be extended by our program coordinator and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.  All interviews will be conducted virtually on the Zoom platform. The interview day schedule will include presentations by the Residency Program Director and the Administrative Chief Resident. Applicants will also interview with the Residency Program Director, other faculty, and two residents. 

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to participate in our virtual hangout with the current residents before the interview. The virtual hangout provides an excellent opportunity to get to know our residents in a more relaxed setting. 

Information on residency programs at USA, including resident salaries and benefits, is included on our website.