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Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine

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Admissions

Explore application requirements for the M.D. program and the Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences.

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Departments

Discover the Division of Medical Education and our basic sciences and clinical departments.

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Research

Learn about the diverse research opportunities available to students, faculty, residents and fellows.

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Our mission is to provide innovative research, education, and clinical care in a culture of excellence, discovery, and scholarship to the next generation of physicians, scientists, and educators to advance patient-centered and equitable healthcare.

As a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine delivers comprehensive, accredited education across the medical training continuum. The College offers a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and a Ph.D. program in Basic Medical Sciences through the University of South Alabama Graduate School. USA Health residency and fellowship programs are affiliated with the College and accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

The future of medical education and research

Construction of a 295,000-square-foot Whiddon College of Medicine building is under way and will bring research and education together under one roof. The new facility, scheduled to open in 2027, will provide a 21st century, interactive learning environment for our students and faculty and foster best practices in teaching the next generation of physicians and scientists. 

Take a virtual tour of the new building

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The 2024-2027 COM Strategic Plan [PDF]

The 2024-2025 Annual Report [PDF]

 

  Latest News
Faculty awarded intramural grants for innovative research
Faculty awarded intramural grants for innovative research
Thursday - July 30, 2026
The Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine has awarded intramural research grants to three faculty members through its annual competitive Intramural Grants Program, which supports innovative basic, clinical and translational research.
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USA Health residents showcase research at international thoracic conference
USA Health residents showcase research at international thoracic conference
Thursday - July 30, 2026
Eight residents from the Internal Medicine Residency Program at USA Health presented research at the 2026 American Thoracic Society International Conference, held May 15-20 in Orlando, Florida.
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Undergraduate researchers gain hands-on experience at Mitchell Cancer Institute
Undergraduate researchers gain hands-on experience at Mitchell Cancer Institute
Thursday - July 30, 2026
Two undergraduate students spent the summer exploring cancer and biomedical research through the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute Undergraduate Summer Research Program, an intensive eight-week experience that provides aspiring scientists with hands-on laboratory research under the guidance of faculty mentors.
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