About the USA Medical Alumni Association
Since its inception, the USA Medical Alumni Association (MAA) has been built on a singular vision: to forge a lifelong bridge between the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and its graduates. Founded through the collaborative leadership of Dr. Clyde G. Huggins, Dr. Samuel Eichold, and Dr. Robert A. Kreisberg., the MAA was established to unite alumni, recruit top medical talent, and champion high standards in education and patient care. Today, the USA Medical Alumni Association advances the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine by fostering alumni connection, supporting future physicians, and strengthening our institution's national reputation.
Our Purpose
The USA MAA seeks to empower future physicians and biomedical researchers, connect our alumni community, cultivate philanthropy and growth, and elevate institutional excellence. We accomplish this by:
- Building a culture of philanthropy toward the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine
- Sharpening and elevating perceptions of the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine
- Increasing Member engagement with the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine
- Supporting fundraising for the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine
- Facilitating communication between Members and the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine
- Providing scholarships for University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine students
- Supporting milestone moment programming for University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine students
2026-2027 USA MAA Board of Directors
Governing the USA Medical Alumni Association is a dedicated Board of Directors composed of 16 elected graduates and 2 Student Directors from the Whiddon College of Medicine. Led by an Executive Committee (consisting of the President, President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Chair of the Alumni and Student Services Committee, and Immediate Past President), the Board thoughtfully directs resources to fulfill our mission: strengthening our global alumni network and enriching the experience for currently enrolled medical scholars.
2026-2027 Executive Board
- Dr. Mark Mitchell, Class of 1981
President - Dr. Romsel Ang, Class of 2001
Secretary / Treasurer
- Dr. Lynn Crawford, Class of 1999
President-Elect - Dr. Russell Goode, Class of 2010
Immediate Past President
Board of Directors
- Dr. Christina Cochran, Class of 2010
- Dr. Ben Craven, Class of 1990
- Dr. Michael Fesenmeier, Class of 2001
- Dr. Antwan Hogue, Class of 2012
- Dr. Druhan Howell, Class of 2003
- Dr. T.J. Hundley, Class of 2004
- Dr. Kimberly Keith, Class of 2011
- Dr. Steve W. Kinsey, Class of 1989
- Dr. Ashton Todd, Class of 2018
- Dr. Stacey Wing, Class of 1996
- Dr. Nancy O. Wood, Class of 2007
Student Directors
- Lindsay Crawford, Class of 2027
- Katherine Lightfoot, Class of 2027
The USA Medical Alumni Association Board of Directors is currently at full capacity;
however, the
Association continuously accepts nominations for future vacancies. Submissions received
at this time
will be retained on file and formally reviewed during the next election cycle.
The USA MAA invites Members of the Association to submit nominations for future consideration.
Directors support the Whiddon College of Medicine and its students by driving alumni
engagement,
building a culture of philanthropy, and fundraising for scholarships and milestone
programming.
Board meetings are convened quarterly on the USA campus and may be attended in person
or virtually. Directors are required to attend a minimum of one meeting annually.
In addition to meeting
participation, Directors are expected to actively engage in committee work, fundraising
initiatives,
alumni programming, and networking efforts as requested by the Board.
Self-nominations are accepted. All nominees must be current dues-paying members (Annual or Lifetime) of the Association, or be willing to activate their membership prior to the commencement of the next nomination review period.
Class Representatives serve as a dedicated communication link between the Medical Alumni Office and our alumni network. In this role, Class Reps:
- Share college updates and alumni news
- Foster camaraderie within their graduating class
- Champion participation in alumni events and giving initiatives
Interested in becoming a Representative, or need to reach yours? Email medalum@southalabama.edu or call the Medical Alumni Office at (251) 460-6805.
- 1976 - Dr. Danny T. Hood
- 1977 - Open
- 1978 - Open
- 1979 - Open
- 1980 - Open
- 1981 - Open
- 1982 - Dr. Michael D. Goodlett
- 1983 - Dr. David G. Laycock
- 1984 - Dr. Michael T. Ledet
- 1985 - Dr. Oscar D. Almeida, Jr.
- 1986 - Open
- 1987 - Dr. Russell A. Hudgens
- 1988 - Dr. Donald N. Cote
- 1989 - Dr. Carol B. Dittmann
- 1990 - Open
- 1991 - Dr. Rebecca L. Morgan
- 1992 - Dr. Kit K. Outlaw
- 1993 - Dr. Elizabeth G. Mathison
- 1994 - Dr. Scott M. Acker
- 1995 - Dr. Lisa H. McDonough
- 1995 - Dr. Dawn M. Nye Harrell
- 1996 - Dr. Michael S. Pursley
- 1997 - Dr. Praful G. Patel
- 1998 - Dr. Leesa L. Jordan Proctor
- 1999 - Dr. Priscilla G. Fowler
- 1999 - Dr. Amy M. Thompson
- 2000 - Dr. Sarah F. Davis
- 2000 - Dr. Christopher J. Frailie
- 2000 - Dr. Carson S. Webb
- 2001 - Dr. Rex S. Morgan
- 2001 - Dr. M. Jill Ringold
- 2002 - Dr. Susan E. Compton
- 2002 - Dr. Genevieve I. McLeod
- 2002 - Dr. Rima A. Mehta
- 2002 - Dr. Michael C. Strickland
- 2003 - Dr. Sabrina G. Bessette
- 2003 - Dr. B. Elizabeth Rutland
- 2003 - Dr. Maxcie M Sikora
- 2004 - Dr. Terry J. Hundley, Jr.
- 2004 - Dr. Alpa A. Mehta
- 2005 - Dr. Sarah E. Joiner
- 2005 - Dr. Suzanne H. Martin
- 2006 - Dr. Adam W. Anz
- 2006 - Dr. Sara J. Belches
- 2006 - Dr. Kenneth K. Davenport, Jr.
- 2007 - Dr. Andrea L. Braden Joyner
- 2007 - Dr. Rhianna M. Little
- 2007 - Dr. Nancy C. Oppenheimer Wood
- 2008 - Dr. Jacalyn H. Reese
- 2008 - Dr. Charles Dasher
- 2009 - Dr. Andrew Hodges
- 2010 - Dr. Christina Cochran
- 2010 - Dr. Casey Cockrum
- 2011 - Dr. Ashley Myers
- 2011 - Dr. J. Grant Zarzour
- 2012 - Dr. Sobia Ozair
- 2012 - Dr. Ashleigh Butts-Wilkerson
- 2012 - Dr. Kacie Saulters
- 2013 - Dr. Emile Kleyn
- 2013 - Dr. Kaci Sims
- 2013 - Dr. Savannah Watts
- 2014 - Dr. Amy Boone
- 2014 - Dr. Davida’ Yarbrough
- 2015 - Dr. Patricia Abby Weems
- 2015 - Dr. Daniel Salisbury
- 2016 - Dr. Caitlin Marshall
- 2016 - Dr. Gretchen Vandiver
- 2017 - Dr. Candice Holliday
- 2017 - Dr. Brian McGrath
- 2018 - Dr. Michael Marshall
- 2018 - Dr. Francie O'Hea Ruzic
- 2018 - Dr. Alexander Wiles
- 2019 - Dr. Vikash Pernenkil
- 2019 - Dr. Emily Smith
- 2020 - Dr. Joseph Cortopassi
- 2020 - Dr. Tyler Kaelin
- 2021 - Dr. Jordan M. Smith
- 2021 - Dr. Zachary B. White, II
- 2022 - Dr. C. Zachary Aggen
- 2022 - Dr. Shyla Hossain
- 2023 - Dr. Claire V. Cawthon Hughes
- 2023 - Dr. MengJie Hu
- 2024 - Dr. Brennan Smith
- 2024 - Dr. Christian Manganti
- 2025 - Dr. Mary Claire Carlton Friend
- 2025 - Dr. Warren Law, III
- 2026 - Dr. Elisabeth Grace Chaffin
- 2026 - Dr. Thomas Wilkes Robinson
The strength of the USA Medical Alumni Association is built on the leadership of our graduates. We extend our deepest gratitude to the following past board directors for their vision, guidance, and lasting contributions to our medical community over the years.
- Dr. Oscar Domingo Almeida, Jr.*
- Dr. Romsel Ang*
- Dr. Susan Ann Ashbee
- Dr. William E. Blaylock*
- Dr. Stephen Eugene Bowden*
- Dr. William Broughton
- Dr. Charles Bryars*
- Dr. Matthew Eric Cepeda*
- Dr. Damian Joseph Collins*
- Dr. Gregory Cotter*
- Dr. James Mason Cummings*
- Dr. Frank V. DeGruy
- Dr. William Denson*
- Dr. Carol B. Dittmann*
- Dr. Cynthia A. Donnell
- Dr. Robert Lamar Duffy*
- Dr. William Edsel Dumas*
- Dr. Jason Richard Dyken*
- Dr. Robert Pittman
- Eichelberger Jr.*
- Dr. Frankie Wendell Erdman Jr.
- Dr. David Albert Gremse*
- Dr. Lisa M. Haab
- Dr. George Woodrow Hall
- Dr. Diana Kirk Hashimi
- Dr. Johnson C. Haynes, Jr.
- Dr. Charles Edward Herlihy*
- Dr. Gilbert R. Holland
- Dr. Danny Trammel Hood
- Dr. Michael P. Houston
- Dr. Russell Alan Hudgens*
- Dr. Grace Hundley*
- Dr. Arthur Alvin Jones III
- Dr. Wanda Gilliam Kirkpatrick
- Dr. William Roy Kleinschrodt
- Dr. Michael Thomas Ledet*
- Dr. Marcia Jenkins Littles
- Dr. Larry Randall Lockhart
- Dr. Gaeton Don Lorino*
- Dr. Cynthia Jean Lorino
- Dr. David Haskins MacRae
- Dr. G. Lynn Marks
- Dr. William Manning Mauldin*
- Dr. David H. Maxwell*
- Dr. Matthew G. McIntyre
- Dr. Mark Charles Mitchell*
- Dr. Thomas Brian Montgomery*
- Dr. Amy M. Morris*
- Dr. Patrick Leon Murphy*
- Dr. Patrick Eugene Nolan
- Dr. Norma Carole Norden*
- Dr. Kitti Kiattikuniv Outlaw*
- Dr. Edward Alan Panacek*
- Dr. Stephen R. Parden
- Dr. Robert E. Percy*
- Dr. Paul Wesley Pickard
- Dr. Jill F. Ringold
- Dr. Terry N. Rivers
- Dr. Raymond Kent Robinson, Jr.*
- Dr. Juan Felix Ronderos*
- Dr. David C. Ross
- Dr. Kelly Powers Roveda
- Dr. Richard Harris Sawyer*
- Dr. H. Eldon Scott III
- Dr. H. Christopher Semple*
- Dr. Michel H. Shain
- Dr. Stephen Randall Sheppard
- Dr. Maryella Desak Sirmon*
- Dr. Lee Walton Thompson*
- Dr. John Lee Todd
- Dr. Brandi Walden Trammell*
- Dr. George Warren Veale*
- Dr. Kathleen Joy Webster*
- Dr. Mark Sloan Williams*
- Dr. Stacey Woodall Wing*
* denotes Lifetime Member of the MAA
The USA Medical Alumni Association honors the memory and legacy of our late graduates.
We
pause to celebrate their lives, their compassionate service to medicine, and the lasting
impact
they made on their patients, communities, and our university family.
If you feel someone is missing from this page or would like to notify us of a passing,
please email
us at medalum@southalabama.edu.