Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine

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).

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The 2024-2027 COM Strategic Plan [PDF]

The 2023-2024 Annual Report [PDF]

Building the future of medical education and research

Thursday - January 29, 2026

An aerial photo from mid-January shows construction progress on the new Whiddon College of Medicine building, scheduled to open in 2027.

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Betancourth joins USA Health infectious diseases team

Thursday - January 29, 2026

Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Adriana Betancourth, M.D. will serve as an assistant professor of internal medicine at the Whiddon College of Medicine.

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Meet a Med Student: Taryn Hartley

Thursday - January 29, 2026

A native of Montgomery, Taryn Hartley is a Primary Care Pathway Scholar and a member of the Class of 2027. She serves as secretary of Pediatric Interest Group and treasurer of Student National Medical Association.

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