University of South Alabama College of Medicine

The University of South Alabama College of Medicine is a part of the Division of Health Sciences and a component of the USA Health System. It's the only academic health center along the central Gulf Coast.The College accepted its first students in 1973 and is noted for the excellence of its educational and research programs. A doctorate level graduate program in Basic Medical Sciences was established in 1978, the first Ph.D. program at the University of South Alabama.The USA College of Medicine creates an environment conducive to learning and research in all fields of human biology and health care, permitting both students and faculty to maximize their potential. Scholarly endeavor, intellectual curiosity, and the extension of new knowledge by faculty and students are essential components of our environment and culture. The college is relatively small in size and noted for its exceptional educational opportunities and success in the training both physicians and scientists.