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Learning to Care FOR THOSE IN HARM'S WAY

Among all accredited medical schools in the United States, only the School of Medicine at USU can rightfully claim the title, “America’s Medical School.” Named for the Louisiana Congressman who championed its creation, the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine was established in 1972 to ensure that the Army, Navy, Air Force, and U.S. Public Health Service would have a steady supply of physician-leaders to provide the backbone for their medical corps.

Since our first graduating class of just 29 students to the now more than 8,000 USU School of Medicine alumni, our graduates are not simply doctors, researchers and scholars; they are leaders, innovators, and public servants committed to a mission far greater than themselves. They serve in vital capacities of biomedicine, and many hold key leadership positions critical to the successful operation of the military and public health systems. The roles of our graduates are diverse and far reaching, including heading terrorism and emergency response teams, serving in the White House Presidential medical detail, commanding major Military Treatment Facilities, and conducting vital research across all disciplines of medicine.

As physicians, scientists, and health practitioners in an ever-changing world, we are constantly striving to build on our established legacy of excellence. Through our world-class education and unique training opportunities, our impactful research, and our commitment to service, we stand ready to tackle the most pressing military, public, and global health challenges.

Driven by our motto, "Learning to Care for Those in Harm's Way," the USU School of Medicine is a force in military health, biomedical research, medical education, global health engagement, and health care leadership.

What we Do

  1. We produce military physician-leaders and scientists who drive innovation in academia and Federal service
  2. We are the focal point for military medical education and training at every stage of the career lifecycle
  3. We serve as the nexus of biomedical science, health services research, and innovation for the MHS

Read more about our mission, vision, and values in the School of Medicine Playbook. 

 

School of Medicine Playbook

2024

Learn More About USU

USU typically has two Open House and two Virtual Open House dates a year for potential students to learn more and ask current students about their experience choosing  USU.

Open House

The military has a legacy of medical innovation and USU is a vital part of groundbreaking discoveries, patents, and surgeries that have transformed both military and civilian healthcare.

Military Readiness

Hear from Dean Elster about the future of military healthcare and the program that is providing so many first generation college students an opportunity to be a doctor with a purpose.

Dean's Message

DIVERSITY

Staff and Faculty of the School of Medicine respect and value diversity. Diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences spur innovation and understanding which is a force multiplier in the learning and research environment. That’s why we seek students, staff and faculty who have diverse viewpoints and life experiences, come from different service and occupational backgrounds, hail from different parts of the country, follow different faith traditions, and represent different racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic groups.

The Office of Diversity exists for the sustainment and education of diverse students in the School of Medicine. We have on-going communications with prospective students, faculty, and members of the medical academic community to help bring awareness to underrepresented minorities of the opportunities at USU.

 

 

20%

of USU medical students are first generation college

1:1

male to female ratio

57%

no prior military experience

171

in each class

Mission, Vision, and VALUES

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. 

Mission

The Uniformed Services University School of Medicine trains Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and PHS physicians, public health practitioners, psychologists, and biomedical scientists to support our nation’s military and public health systems, the National Security and Defense Strategies of the United States, and the readiness of our Uniformed Services. As the Leadership Academy of Military Medicine, we prepare our students to become outstanding clinical practitioners, researchers, and leaders.

 

VISION

To be our Nation’s preeminent military medical training and research institution, indispensable to our national health security in war or peace.

 

VALUES

  • Compassion, Caring, and Respect
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Excellence in Scholarship and Care
  • Innovation
  • Selfless Service

 

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

(800) 772-1743

admissions@usuhs.edu

OFFICE OF GRADUATE EDUCATION

(800) 772-1747

graduateprogram@usuhs.edu

 

Office of the University Registrar

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