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

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. 

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The 2024-2027 COM Strategic Plan [PDF]

The 2023-2024 Annual Report [PDF]

USA study sheds light on immune response behind lung damage in rare disorder

Tuesday - March 24, 2026

The research, led by Robert Barrington, Ph.D., professor of microbiology and immunology, focused on neutrophils, white blood cells that act as one of the immune system's first responders.

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Opening Envelopes, Launching Futures: Class of 2026 Celebrates Match Day

Friday - March 20, 2026

The USA Mitchell Center buzzed with nervous excitement as 70 members of the Whiddon College of Medicine's Class of 2026 counted down to 11 a.m. When the bell rang, students tore open their envelopes, joining medical school seniors across the country in learning where they will spend the next several years training as resident physicians.

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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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