Wednesday, February 11, 2015

USA Medical Alumni Association Lecture to Feature COM Alum Dr. David Adkison

The University of South Alabama Medical Alumni Association is hosting a lecture featuring Dr. David Adkison, orthopedic surgeon at St. Vincent’s Orthopedics, PC, in Birmingham, Ala.

The event will be held Feb. 25, 2015, at the USA Medical Sciences Building first floor auditorium from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., as part of the Medical Alumni Speaker Series.  Dr. Adkison’s lecture is titled “Adventures in Medicine: Practicing in China.”

Dr. Adkison, a 1984 graduate of the USA College of Medicine and decorated Navy veteran, served as chair of the department of orthopedics at the National Naval Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Adkison also served as an attending orthopedic surgeon for the White House Medical Unit and U.S. Capital Physician’s Office.  His patients have included former President Bill Clinton, members of Congress, members of the Cabinet, Supreme Court and foreign dignitaries. Dr. Adkison completed his residency at the National Naval Medical Center and specializes in sports medicine and surgery of the knee and shoulder.

In addition to his impressive military background and experience providing medical care to top U.S. leaders, Dr. Adkison co-founded an orthopedic practice in Shanghai, China, as part of the American Medical Center.

If you plan to attend, notify the medical alumni office at (251) 460-6805.