Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine

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

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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. 

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The 2024-2027 COM Strategic Plan [PDF]

The 2023-2024 Annual Report [PDF]

Whiddon College of Medicine leaders featured on national panel

Thursday - March 19, 2026

Deborah Fetherland, director of admissions at the Whiddon College of Medicine, and David S. Williams, Ph.D., MPA, assistant dean for institutional and academic success, were selected to serve as panelists for a national session on "Connecting with Admitted Students Prior to Matriculation.”

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Doctoral candidate represents USA at regional 3MT competition

Monday - March 16, 2026

After earning first place at the University of South Alabama's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, Ph.D. candidate Sayema Naaz advanced to represent the university at the regional competition hosted by the Council of Southern Graduate Schools during its annual meeting in Baton Rouge.

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Beyond the Bench: Faculty panel explores pathways to careers in academia

Monday - March 16, 2026

Graduate students in the Basic Medical Sciences program recently gathered for another session in the Beyond the Bench: Mapping Your Career DNA professional development series, which featured a faculty panel focused on careers in academia.

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