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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
Internal Medicine Research Symposium showcases scholarly excellence
Internal Medicine Research Symposium showcases scholarly excellence
Wednesday - June 17, 2026
The USA Health Department of Internal Medicine celebrated the scholarly achievements of its residents and fellows during the inaugural Internal Medicine Research Symposium held recently at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital.
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Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development hold staff retreat
Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development hold staff retreat
Wednesday - June 17, 2026
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development held its first staff retreat, "OneTeam: Supporting Faculty Excellence," on June 12 at the Faculty Club.
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Residents, med students earn top honors at regional emergency medicine conference
Residents, med students earn top honors at regional emergency medicine conference
Tuesday - June 16, 2026
Emergency medicine residents and medical students from the Whiddon College of Medicine earned multiple first-place awards at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Annual Emerald Coast Conference, a regional competition that brought together emergency medicine providers from nine states.
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