The Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama is the only academic health center along the central Gulf Coast. The Whiddon 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.