FAR BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
In addition to a world-class medical education, USU offers an unparalleled experience beyond the classroom. Our military medical students have opportunities for service, operational training, travel, and international engagement that other medical schools cannot offer. A USU School of Medicine education is academically challenging, service focused, and driven by a spirit of scholarship and adventure.
International Relationships
USU is recognized worldwide for expertise in military medicine. Our international leadership reputation attracts military medical experts and students from around the world, with robust international contingents attending Operation Bushmaster and other Military Field Practicum courses. The International Conference of Military Medical Schools held its 2024 meeting at USU, welcoming delegates from over 20 countries.
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Experience
As military and Public Health Service officers. USU students have access to operational experiences including serving rotations aboard Navy ships, attending Air Assault school, assisting with refugee support operations, supporting the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center and Indian Health Service, and many more.
Travel and Adventure
Students have service-unique opportunities for travel in the US and around the world, including clinical rotations in Military Treatment Facilities throughout the country and in England, Japan, Italy, and Germany. International exchanges provide opportunities to learn and work with military medical professionals in ally nations.
Our students have also traveled for international conferences, Armed Forces athletic championships (cross country, soccer, basketball), and research and medical symposia.
Distinction in Service
Our students serve the nation while studying. USU medical and military graduate students have earned military honors and distinctions including the Expert Field Medical Badge, USMA 30 Under 30 Leader Developer, Pat Tillman Scholarship, Joint Service Achievement Medal, and many more.