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Explore these new interest groups
September 9, 2022From reproductive health to endurance sports, new interest groups at the Whiddon College of Medicine give medical students the opp ... -
Four faculty, staff join Whiddon College of Medicine
September 9, 2022This fall, the Whiddon College of Medicine welcomed four new faculty and staff members. The COMmunicator asked each to introduce t ... -
Houses are 'the heart of the wellness program'
September 9, 2022Groups of medical students at the Whiddon College of Medicine clapped and cheered as M1s were called to the front of the auditoriu ... -
New options for improving wellness
September 9, 2022A peer support network and monthly lunch and learns are among the initiatives aimed at helping medical students at the Whiddon Col ... -
Meet the Class of 2026
September 9, 2022The Class of 2026 is the largest matriculating medical school class in the history of the Whiddon College of Medicine, which welco ... -
Healthy Breakfast Tacos
September 9, 2022Members of the Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group prepared this recipe during their August session that was led by the ... -
African Americans make history at the USA College of Medicine
February 18, 2022Johnson Haynes Jr., M.D., assistant dean of diversity and inclusion at the USA College of Medicine, was USA's first African A ... -
Second-year students plan for pass-fail Step 1
February 18, 2022During Solidarity Week, GHHS members had an encouraging word for the next group of students taking the United States Medical Licen ... -
Class of 2022 prepares for Match Day
February 18, 2022Members of the Class of 2022 are looking forward to Friday, March 18, when they will convene for Match Day to find out where they ... -
Board games, origami frogs help students cope
February 18, 2022It's difficult enough to be a medical student in the best of times. But add a pandemic to rigorous coursework, and the stress ... -
Revised curriculum focuses more closely on patient-centered care
August 26, 2021This fall, medical students at the USA College of Medicine are encountering a revised curriculum intended to equip them with the s ... -
CLINIC preceptors provide patient care experience to medical students early in their training
August 9, 2021The program stresses patient-centered care and partners with medical professionals with a penchant for physician development and e ... -
University of South Alabama College of Medicine Diversity Recruitment and Enrichment for Admission into Medicine (DREAM) and South ... -
Students take part in Summer Research Day
August 6, 2021Online presentations covered topics ranging from COVID-19 vaccination to breast cancer. ... -
Medical Student Spotlight: David Gahan
August 5, 2021When David Gahan joined the Class of 2024, he dived right into the community and took advantage of opportunities to get involved a ... -
Medical student learns healthcare and leadership through the Primary Care Pathway Program
August 5, 2021The Primary Care Pathway program enrolls 10 medical students a year based on an interest in primary care and willingness to commit ... -
Wellness Council reminds medical students to prioritize mental health
February 22, 2021The Wellness Council advocates for medical student wellness by creating initiatives and events for students and increasing awarene ... -
Medical student launches partnership to help others
February 22, 2021A medical student decided to partner with PASSAGE USA and provide health education to students with intellectual disabilities. ... -
Match Day is only weeks away
February 22, 2021The USA College of Medicine received approval to host an in-person Match Day following a year in which COVID-19 forced the event t ... -
Students prepare for Step 1 and Step 2 CK
February 22, 2021While COVID-19 has shrouded the near future of higher education in some uncertainty, major events that continue to loom on the hor ... -
Try research or mentoring this summer
February 22, 2021No summer plans yet? The University of South Alabama College of Medicine has you covered. Options include the Medical Student Summ ... -
Away Rotations: What You Need to Know
February 22, 2021Even during these COVID-19 impacted times, the importance of away rotations has not diminished. These rotations allow students to ... -
USA College of Medicine adopts hybrid teaching model
September 9, 2020In an effort to prioritize student and faculty safety while maximizing learning opportunities, University of South Alabama College ... -
COM implements Justice Initiative to fight racism in medicine
September 9, 2020The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine was tasked with identifying and addre ... -
How to thrive under the stress of medical school
September 9, 2020Thriving is more than merely surviving. To thrive means to grow and develop well, to prosper and flourish. Accepting the fact that ... -
A match made in heaven? How to create your rank order list
September 9, 2020Applying, interviewing and ultimately matching in a residency program is a daunting process for medical students. They are tasked ... -
Student interest groups from A-Z
September 9, 2020Short description for RSS Interest groups can be a valuable tool for medical students to gain insight on different medical special ... -
Match Day 2020: What you need to know
January 21, 2020This year's Match Day is set for March 20 in the Christ Center Gym at Christ United Methodist Church in west Mobile. The venu ... -
Medical missions bring new perspective
January 21, 2020A group of fourth-year students are leaving for Rwanda in February, and a trip to Peru is set in July for first- and second-year s ... -
Apply for summer research projects
January 21, 2020Rising first- and second-year medical students may apply to work with a mentor on basic science, translational science or clinical ... -
Step 1 and 2: 'What I would do differently'
January 21, 2020We asked upperclassmen at the USA College of Medicine how they would prepare differently if they had a chance to take Step 1 and 2 ... -
Getting ready for Step 1 and 2
January 21, 2020Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Hundley give their advice on how to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK without burning out before test ... -
Big impact: Serving the underserved
January 20, 2020226 volunteers from eight disciplines conducted 1,000 hours of service-learning at the USA Student-Run Free Clinic. Check out this ...