Nominations due Jan. 31 for 50 People of Influence Award

In honor of the Whiddon College of Medicine's anniversary, the 50 People of Influence Award will recognize individuals who have significantly impacted the college during its 50-year history through their outstanding achievements, service, and/or leadership to the college and the communities they serve. Alumni, current and past faculty and staff, and friends of the college are eligible.

Awards will be presented during the special 50th Anniversary Gala scheduled for Saturday, June 10, during the All-Class Medical Alumni Reunion Weekend at the Grand Hotel Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. Submit a nomination. 

Visit our 50th Anniversary BrightCrowd Book to share memories of your favorite classmates, teachers and events from your time in medical school.

Student groups to host period product drive

The OB-GYN Interest Group and Jags Against Trafficking are hosting a menstrual product drive to support underserved women in the Mobile community. The drive will start Jan. 30 and run until Feb. 13. 

The student groups are collecting feminine hygiene products such as pads, tampons, period cups, adult diapers, underwear and feminine wipes. All donations will be given to Penelope House, McKemie Place and other shelters supporting women in need.

Drop-off locations will be at Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Strada Patient Care Center, Mastin Building, and the Medical Sciences Building. To participate via Venmo, send a donation to @jmariem24.

The OB-GYN Interest Group is a part of an international organization called PERIOD, which aims to end period poverty through service, leadership and education.

Meet a Med Student: Alexander Lund

Alexander Lund

Age: 24

Class: 2025

Hometown: Dothan, Alabama

Undergraduate education: B.S. at the University of Alabama

What do you enjoy most about being a medical student at the Whiddon College of Medicine?
I enjoy how the faculty are student-oriented and make efforts to ensure that we have time to study and that the material is relevant for medical students' future as physicians.

Are you involved in any research, organizations or other initiatives at the College of Medicine?
I am involved with one research project at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute.

What are your interests and hobbies?
I enjoy playing guitar, video games and exercise. I also really like movies and TV shows.

What is something unique about you?
I really enjoy eating while standing up.