Future Medical Students
M.D. Program Admissions
The M.D. Program at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine awards the Doctor of Medicine degree and is guided by the College's mission:
“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.”
Our Class of 2029 reflects the breadth of perspectives that enrich the Whiddon College of Medicine learning environment. Students hold degrees in 29 different fields of study from 31 colleges and universities and represent 38 hometowns across 21 Alabama counties and three additional states. The class includes 37 males and 42 females, with 20% coming from rural Alabama counties, bringing valuable insight into the communities we serve.
The educational design of the M.D. program is a competency-based curriculum across all four years, with the first two years of medical school comprising an integrated organ systems-based approach. The first two years are largely taught on the main campus of the University in the Medical Sciences Building, the adjacent Small Group Learning Center, and the Health Simulation Building.
The last two years of medical school are held in USA Health hospitals and care centers, as well as in offices of community physicians, and expand the students’ education in the surrounds of full-time patient care. Learn more about USA Health.
Students interested in addressing the needs of rural and other medically underserved communities may apply to participate in the Primary Care Pathway program. This program enrolls up to 10 medical students per class and provides formalized training in primary care medicine at the community level.
In addition, all students are given the opportunity to participate in various student initiatives including the Preventive Medicine Team, many discipline-oriented interest groups, and the USA Student-Run Free Clinic. Community service, a required component of undergraduate medical education, offers medical students opportunities to volunteer in Mobile and the surrounding area. Not only is community service a great break from the rigors of medical school, it also allows students to learn more about the populations they serve. Learn more about the College's commitment to community service.
During medical school, students have the opportunity to take part in research projects in both basic and clinical science arenas. In addition, students may participate in overseas clinical electives. Learn more about research opportunities and overseas clinical experiences.
Success in the classroom and on licensing examinations as well as demonstrated leadership in the clinical setting lead to success in the National Residency Matching Program. Learn more about our students' Match Day success.
Applicant Categories
Out-of-State Students
Although our primary obligation is to residents of the State of Alabama, with more than 90% of our current students from the state, we do consider competitive applicants who have strong ties to Alabama with the following minimum credentials:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college
- Overall GPA of 3.8 or higher
- MCAT score at or above the 70th percentile
View the University of South Alabama Residency requirements.
International Students
International applicants must have Permanent Resident status in the United States to be considered for admission. All applicants must have completed at least ninety (90) semester hours and all prerequisites at a U.S. regionally accredited institution.
Advanced Standing Transfers
Opportunities to transfer to our school are limited to the third year on a space-available basis. Transfer spaces are rarely available due to a very low attrition rate.
All transfer applicants should be currently enrolled in good standing at an LCME-accredited medical school and must have a compelling reason to transfer. Students who are attending non-LCME accredited medical schools, offshore medical schools or osteopathic schools will not be considered.
Students who believe they meet these requirements should submit a request for consideration, including school presently attending and reason for requesting transfer, to bwseals@southalabama.edu.
Office of Admissions
Natalie Bauer, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Admissions
nbauer@southalabama.edu
Deborah Fetherland, Director of Admissions
fetherland@southalabama.edu
Brittany Seals, Assistant Director
bwseals@southalabama.edu
Kelly Clarke, Assistant to the Director
kellyclarke@southalabama.edu
Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
Office of Admissions
5795 USA Drive N, CSAB - Room 339
Mobile, AL 36688
Phone: (251) 460-7176