Application window opens June - September 2024
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APPLICATION PROCESS
The application period is June through September of each year for the class starting the following July. EMDP2 candidates submit application packets to USU with clearance documents from their respective military service (Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force). After screening application packets, the best-qualified candidates are scheduled for interviews and pre-commissioning medical examinations. Read more
ELIGIBILITY
Please review the EMDP2 application requirements. EMDP2 is built for enlisted service members with the understanding they may have complex educational and career journeys. Our program follows most medical school application requirements with some adjustments since EMDP2 graduates will have completed standard medical school prerequisites.
- Enlisted on active duty (officers are not eligible)
- The Air Force allows qualified reservists to apply
- Any Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) / Rate / AFSC is encouraged to apply
- We seek applicants from all career backgrounds
- Between 3 and 10 years of service
- Time-in-service waivers are considered for those with 10+ years of service
- Time-in-service waivers are not considered for those with less than 3 years of service
- Less than 34 years old
- Age waivers may be considered for those older than 34
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. academic institution
- No restrictions on major or academic discipline
- Minimum cumulative GPA 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- GPA waivers are considered in the context of the entire academic record and standardized test scores.
- 1 year (6 semester hours) college English or Writing-intensive Humanities, Languages, Social Sciences, or Psychology
- 1 semester (3 semester hours) college Algebra, Higher-level Math, or Statistics
- May be met by CLEP/DANTes/DSST
- SAT or ACT exam scores
- Scores must be at or above the 80th percentile
- Scores must be current within 5 years
- Meet Service requirements for commission (U.S. citizen, moral character, medical, etc.)
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The EMDP2 is in the process of launching a new application system. Please stand by for its release. In the meantime, we encourage you to review the resources below. Applicants are welcome to use our legacy application PDF as the template. It will mirror our new application system and allow applicants to get a "head start" on organizing their applications.
- Review the application resources on this page
- Review the USU Application Announcement
- Complete the EMDP2 pre-application Checklist
- Review the Application Announcement for your military service. See the links below.
- Obtain Service clearance to apply to EMDP2
- EMDP2 Legacy Application Guide
- EMDP2 Legacy Application Form (useful as a template)
- STANDBY to submit the application and supporting documents to USU once our new application system is live
APPLICATION Resources
We have prepared resources to assist applicants in better understanding how to format their applications. Please review these materials before building your application. We hope you find them helpful.
EMDP2 Application - Experiences Section Video - COMING SOON
EMDP2 Application - Personal Statement Video - COMING SOON
EMDP2 Application - Letters of Recommendation Video - COMING SOON