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PATHWAYS TO MILITARY MEDICINE

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USU offers a range of educational Pathway programs for military and civilian students from middle school through college and beyond. Pathways programs include informal shadowing opportunities, volunteer positions, paid internships, and formal academic programs for prospective students and others interested in careers in military medicine, biomedical research, and public health.

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PATHWAYS PROGRAMS

Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2)

EMDP2 offers a structured, two-year preparatory course that allows talented enlisted military members to complete undergraduate medical school prerequisites and prepare for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Upon successful completion of the program, the enlisted students commission as officers in their respective services, and enter medical school at USU or at a civilian institution.

 

 

Summer Programs

Summer programs offer middle school, high school, and college students opportunities for hands-on learning and exposure to careers in medicine and science:

Volunteer and Shadowing Opportunities

Volunteer and shadowing opportunities at MIlitary Treatment Facilities including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) provide hands-on experience in a real-world environment.

Research: Internships and Fellowships

Research internships and fellowships allow high school and college students to observe and assist with research, with mentorship and guidance from graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members.  Select programs: