Medschool, Academics, EMDP2

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENLISTED MEMBERS TO BECOME PHYSICIANS

The Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) program is a two-year, full-time education program for enlisted members of the military to prepare for medical school applications. It is intended for motivated service members who show academic promise and whose experiences and goals align with the mission of their military services and the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine. Selectees are assigned to USU (requires a permanent change of station to Bethesda, MD) and placed in a supportive academic setting for a two-year period.

EMDP2 includes premedical coursework, Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) preparation, clinical experience, mentoring, and pre-health career advising. Our current civilian partner institution, George Mason University (GMU), provides the coursework, MCAT preparation courses, and pre-health advising on a contract basis. These services are currently provided at GMU’s Science and Technology Campus (Manassas) in an exclusive cohort structure. USU coordinates the clinical component, which is completed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, and Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base.

Upon successfully completing EMDP2, service members will matriculate and be commissioned into medical school at USU or a civilian school. See our EMDP2 Program Description page for further information.