University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Higher EducationAlabama, United States1001-5000 Employees
The University of South Alabama College of Medicine is an academic health center within the USA Health System, aligned with the Division of Health Sciences. It serves the central Gulf Coast as the region's primary institution dedicated to medical education and health research. Since welcoming its first students in 1973 and establishing the university's first PhD program in Basic Medical Sciences in 1978, the college has prioritized learning and scholarly inquiry in human biology and health care. Based in Mobile, Alabama, it operates as a large higher education and clinical education organization that supports both student training and research activities. In February 2026, Dr. Jeffrey S. LaRochelle was named dean, marking a notable leadership development for the college.