Hundley and Roveda appointed associate deans at the USA College of Medicine

T.J. Hundley, M.D., and Kelly P. Roveda, M.D., will take on new leadership roles at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.

Hundley, associate professor of internal medicine and course director of the internal medicine clerkship program, was named associate dean of medical education at the USA College of Medicine. He previously served as the assistant dean of medical education and student affairs.

“Dr. Hundley is an outstanding medical educator. He brings his passion for excellence and teaching to this new role,” said John V. Marymont, M.D., vice president for medical affairs and dean of the USA College of Medicine. “His continued leadership allows us to build on our reputation as an exceptional place for medical students to learn and develop.”

Roveda, assistant professor of pathology, was named associate dean of student affairs. She previously served as the assistant dean of student affairs.

“As an exceptional academic physician, Dr. Roveda has a keen understanding of the distinct challenges students face during their medical school experience and the critical role faculty play as mentors,” Marymont said. “In this new role, she will lead our efforts to ensure the growth, development and academic success of each of our medical students.”

Their appointments follow the retirement of Susan LeDoux, M.D., who served as associate dean of medical education and student affairs. The new structure in the College of Medicine supports a more focused effort in both medical education and student affairs.

Since joining the faculty in 2008, Hundley has been the recipient of the Red Sash Award, given to faculty members whom medical students believe have had the most meaningful impact on their medical education. He has received numerous other awards including Best Overall Clinical Educator, Best Clinical Teacher, Best Clerkship Director, Best Third-Year Clerkship, and the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.

He serves on several USA College of Medicine committees including the Student Wellness Committee, Student Affairs Committee, Scholarship Committee, Curriculum Committee, and the Graduate Medical Education Committee.

Hundley earned his medical degree and completed his residency training in internal medicine at the USA College of Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Roveda serves on the USA College of Medicine Curriculum Committee, Student Promotion and Evaluation Committee, Student Affairs Task Force Committee, and the Medical Student Ombudsman.

She has served as the Title IX coordinator for the USA College of Medicine, chapter councilor of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and on the USA Medical Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Roveda earned her medical degree and completed her residency training in pathology at the USA College of Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. She is a member of the College of American Pathologists and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.