Admissions
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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]
Connecting the curriculum: M.D. program review strengthens physician training
Internal medicine resident presents research at national conference
Moreno-Walton inducted into Sigma Xi honor society