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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
Emergency Medicine residents, faculty participate in national meeting
Emergency Medicine residents, faculty participate in national meeting
Wednesday - June 24, 2026
The Department of Emergency Medicine was well represented at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine 2026 Annual Meeting, with faculty and residents participating in national educational, scholarly, and team-based events.
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Ph.D. candidate presents research at international microbiology conference
Ph.D. candidate presents research at international microbiology conference
Wednesday - June 24, 2026
Sayema Naaz, a Ph.D. candidate in the Borchert Lab at the Whiddon College of Medicine, recently presented her research at ASM Microbe 2026, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, in Washington, D.C.
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M3 Case Symposium highlights clinical learning and scholarly engagement
M3 Case Symposium highlights clinical learning and scholarly engagement
Thursday - June 18, 2026
From rare genetic disorders to life-threatening cardiac emergencies, third-year medical students at the Whiddon College of Medicine recently showcased their clinical knowledge, analytical skills and scholarly work during the annual M3 Case Symposium held June 11 in the Strada First Floor Conference Room.
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