Christopher N. White, MD - Medical Director

Christopher N. White, MD, Medical Director of Regional Training Institute
Medical Director

Christopher N. White, MD

Emergency Medicine physician serving as Medical Director at Regional Training Institute and Assistant Professor at UAB, with Air Force background and expertise in flight medicine and pre-hospital care.

Emergency Medicine MD US Air Force Veteran Flight Physician

Early Career & Educational Foundation

Dr. Christopher White started his career in pre-hospital Emergency Care as a fire fighter/EMT with Carroll County Fire Rescue and West Georgia Ambulance in Carrollton, Georgia while completing his B.S. and M.S. in Biology from the University of West Georgia.

After 6 years in the EMS and fire services, he entered Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia in 2009. Afterwards, he completed Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Military Service & Advanced Training

Upon completion of residency, Dr. White entered active-duty service with the United States Air Force where he served as the EMS Director for Eglin Air Force Base. Additionally, Dr. White received further training through USAFSAM and C-STARS as a critical care flight physician.

Military Leadership

  • US Air Force Active Duty Service
  • EMS Director - Eglin Air Force Base
  • Military Emergency Medicine Leadership

Specialized Training

  • USAFSAM Training Program
  • C-STARS Critical Care Training
  • Critical Care Flight Physician

Current Academic & Medical Practice

Dr. White is currently an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UAB. He remains actively involved in pre-hospital medical direction and education, serving as medical director for multiple agencies as well as educational institutions.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine - Combining clinical excellence with educational leadership in emergency medical services

Medical Direction & Educational Leadership

As Medical Director for Regional Training Institute, Dr. White provides essential medical oversight and ensures the highest standards of clinical education. His extensive background in both pre-hospital and hospital-based emergency medicine creates a comprehensive foundation for training future EMS professionals.

His unique combination of field experience, military service, academic medicine, and specialized training in critical care flight medicine makes him an invaluable asset to the Regional Training Institute educational mission.

Educational & Career Timeline

Early Career: Fire Fighter/EMT

6 years with Carroll County Fire Rescue & West Georgia Ambulance

University of West Georgia

B.S. and M.S. in Biology

Mercer University School of Medicine (2009)

Doctor of Medicine degree

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Emergency Medicine Residency

US Air Force Service

EMS Director at Eglin Air Force Base, Critical Care Flight Physician

Current: UAB & RTI

Assistant Professor & Medical Director

Medical Excellence & Educational Impact

Christopher N. White, MD's unique journey from field EMT to accomplished emergency physician and educator exemplifies the highest standards of medical excellence. His comprehensive experience across pre-hospital care, military medicine, flight operations, and academic medicine provides Regional Training Institute with unparalleled medical oversight and educational guidance.