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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 2023-2024 Annual Report [PDF]

 

  Latest News
Medical students host reproductive health fair for community education
Medical students host reproductive health fair for community education
Monday - April 20, 2026
The OB/GYN Interest Group at the Whiddon College of Medicine, in partnership with the USA Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, hosted a reproductive health fair in the USA Student Center, providing education and resources for young adults on a range of important health topics.
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Casselli presents Lyme disease research at international conference
Casselli presents Lyme disease research at international conference
Monday - April 20, 2026
Timothy Casselli, Ph.D., an assistant professor of microbiology and immunology, was invited to present his research at the 2026 Gordon Research Conference on the Biology of Spirochetes, an internationally recognized meeting that brings together leading scientists studying spirochete bacteria.
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Town hall meeting set for April 23
Town hall meeting set for April 23
Thursday - April 16, 2026
A town hall meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in the Medical Sciences Building first-floor auditorium.
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