Momentum is building as construction continues on the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine’s new 295,000-square-foot medical education and research facility. Since 1973, the University of South Alabama has prepared generations of physicians who consistently outperform graduates of the nation's most prestigious institutions. This state-of-the-art facility will expand that legacy by increasing class sizes from 80 to 100 medical students, with the ultimate capacity to train 120 future physicians per class.
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We aim to open this building debt-free. Join our growing community of supporters as we advance healthcare innovation.
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Naming Opportunities
Anchor your family, business or medical practice by naming a physical room in the new facility. Limited opportunities remain.
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Partnerships
Become an advocate and invite the vendors, pharmacies and businesses you work with to invest in the future of healthcare.
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Bring Nature and Healing to Light
Nymphaea is a monumental glass art installation by USA professor Matthew Patterson, designed exclusively for the new facility. Inspired by Mobile Bay, this installation features a flowing composition of blown glass lily pads and hand-sculpted lotus flowers cascading across a textured wall in the main lobby. Individual lily pads, flowers and turtles are available for purchase and dedication as part of this landmark sculpture.
A Call to Medical Alumni
Your education helped shape the physician you are today. By joining or renewing your membership in the University of South Alabama Medical Alumni Association, you strengthen your connection to the Whiddon College of Medicine while helping support the next generation of physicians who will follow in your footsteps.
Save the Date: Grand Opening & Community Celebration
Please mark your calendars for June 11, 2027, as we cut the ribbon on the new building. We look forward to welcoming the entire community, offering guided tours of the completed building, and honoring the generosity and leadership that made it all possible.
Connect With Our Development Team
Whether you want to discuss room availability, corporate sponsorship options, tax-advantaged giving vehicles, or reaching out to a local vendor partner, our team is here to assist you.
Call Us: (251) 460-7032
Email Us: development@southalabama.edu
Situated near the current Medical Services Building and adjacent to the Health Sciences
Building along University Boulevard, the new 295,000-square-foot Whiddon College of
Medicine medical education and research facility is designed to enhance our capacity
and elevate our educational offerings for the 21st century.
This state-of-the-art building will feature advanced laboratory spaces that are both
flexible and efficient, supporting cutting-edge research now and into the future.
Key features of the new facility include:
- A beautiful forum to serve the entire USA campus and local medical community
- Innovative learning studios to support modern teaching methods
- A teaching kitchen that promotes the concept of “food as medicine” for students and the community
- Comfortable student lounges for relaxation and rejuvenation
- Clinical skills testing areas for practical, hands-on training
- Write-up stations outside research labs to encourage collaboration
- Conveniently located faculty and support staff offices
- And much more!
Experience the future of medical education before the doors officially open. Take a digital step inside our state-of-the-art facility to explore the innovative spaces where the next generation of healthcare leaders will train. Click below to launch your immersive walkthrough and see the vision coming to life.