Wellness Houses and House Mentors

"Each incoming medical student is assigned to one of five Wellness Houses..."

Wellness Houses

During orientation, each incoming medical student is assigned to one of five Wellness Houses, which they will remain in for the duration of medical school: House Apalachee, House Blakeley, House Mobile, House Spanish, and House Tensaw. Each House bears the name of a river that empties into the Mobile Bay, a tribute to our institution’s mission of providing “the highest quality healthcare for the citizens of Alabama and the Central Gulf Coast region.” Throughout the year, Wellness Houses compete against one another in various drives and events, gather for dinners and socials, and help foster comradery among classmates. For more information on Wellness Houses, contact Dr. Becky Smith at beckysmith@southalabama.edu.