Undergraduate Researchers Present Findings at Annual Symposium
Three undergraduate researchers in the Whiddon College of Medicine's Department of Pharmacology presented their work at the university's 28th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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Microbiology and Immunology Hosts Annual Research Symposium
The symposium gives students experience presenting their research in a conference-style setting while providing a collaborative environment to receive feedback and gain insights from outside perspectives.
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Broome Honored by Midtown Optimist Club
Brandi Broome, a third-year medical student at the Whiddon College of Medicine, received the Medallion Award from the Midtown Optimist Club in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership and community service.
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Pathology Researchers Publish Article on Rare Form of Uterine Cancer
Pathology researchers have published a scientific article in the International Journal of Gynecological Pathology on uterine carcinosarcoma, a rare but highly aggressive form of uterine cancer.
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Prakash Elected to Leadership Role in International Scientific Society
Aishwarya Prakash, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has been elected vice president-elect of the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society.
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Davies Honored at Research & Technology Showcase
Christopher Davies, Ph.D., associate dean of research at the Whiddon College of Medicine, was among the honorees at the fifth annual showcase.
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Breast cancer survivor champions research, advocacy and compassionate care
When Alani Rodgers, Ed.D., felt a lump in her breast in November 2022, she knew she needed to get it checked, even though a routine mammogram just months earlier had raised no concerns.
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Medical students practice Spanish to strengthen patient communication
Medical students in the Whiddon College of Medicine's Obstetrics and Gynecology Student Interest Group teamed up with members of the Spanish Interest Group for a Taco Tuesday event, combining a shared meal with an ...
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Pathology residents elected to national leadership committee
The appointments highlight the department's participation in national pathology leadership - representing nearly 30% of the committee - and its commitment to resident advocacy and professional development.
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New Insights into Tick-Borne Infection
Bacteria from the Gulf Coast tick can be transmitted to its host within one hour of attachment, according to new research by a recent graduate of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.
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Whiddon College of Medicine leaders share accreditation and quality improvement strategies
Three representatives from the Whiddon College of Medicine shared strategies for strengthening medical education assessment and accreditation readiness during the 2026 Accreditation Preparation and Quality Improvement ...
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Bouska named interim chair of anesthesiology
To advance plans to establish an anesthesiology residency program, USA Health has named Gregory W. Bouska, M.D., MPA, interim chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the Whiddon College of Medicine.
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Whiddon College of Medicine advances strategic planning for its next chapter
The Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is developing its 2027-2031 strategic plan, bringing together faculty, staff, learners, alumni and institutional partners to help shape the college's future.
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Point-of-care ultrasound training now part of pediatrics residency curriculum
With goals that include improving procedural safety and clinician competency, the Department of Pediatrics at USA Health recently held its second annual pediatric point-of-care ultrasound hands-on workshop at the USA ...
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Applications Open for Educator's Compass: Teaching Track
The Whiddon College of Medicine invites faculty members to apply for the Educator's Compass: Teaching Track, a cohort-based faculty development program designed to help medical educators strengthen their teaching skills ...
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Scholarship supports future physician's mission to serve
Jacques C. Mbongue, Ph.D., a first-year medical student at the Whiddon College of Medicine, has received a State of Alabama Board of Medical Scholarship Award to support his medical education and future service in rural ...
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Medical students, residents present clinical research at state pediatrics meeting
Medical students and pediatrics residents from the Whiddon College of Medicine were selected to present clinical case reports and research projects during the annual meeting of the Alabama Chapter of the American ...
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Health Humanities Snack and Chat: Stories From a Death Doula
Cathy O'Keefe will share insights from her 40-year career as an art and recreational therapist for patients at USA Health and how those experiences shaped her end-of-life doula practice.
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Whiddon College of Medicine to sponsor students in Schweitzer Fellowship
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship improves the health of communities by developing leaders who create enduring impact through collaboration, compassion, and authentic partnership.
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Learning Launchpad offers on-demand faculty development
The Whiddon College of Medicine's new Learning Launchpad provides faculty with on-demand access to recorded professional development sessions, including opportunities to earn CME credit.