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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).

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  Latest News
USA Health Providence Hospital first to bring lifesaving ECMO care to Mobile
USA Health Providence Hospital first to bring lifesaving ECMO care to Mobile
Wednesday - February 4, 2026
The west Mobile hospital now offers Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), an advanced therapy that temporarily supports the heart and lungs for patients with severe, potentially reversible cardiac or respiratory failure.
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Connecting Science and Patient Care: A Conversation with Dr. Tyler Mattox
Connecting Science and Patient Care: A Conversation with Dr. Tyler Mattox
Wednesday - February 4, 2026
As part of the Beyond the Bench: Mapping Your Career DNA professional development series, the Office of Research Education and Training welcomed Tyler Mattox, Ph.D., a proud alumnus of the Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program, as a featured speaker.
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USA Medical Alumni Mentor Match connects students with alumni physicians
USA Medical Alumni Mentor Match connects students with alumni physicians
Wednesday - February 4, 2026
The Whiddon College of Medicine is strengthening the bridge between medical education and professional practice through the USA Medical Alumni Mentor Match, a new initiative piloted by the USA Medical Alumni Association in partnership with the Office of Student Affairs.
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