This Week at USU - December 15 2025

[Uniformed Services University - News]

15 December 2025

USU Alumnus Named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ for Battlefield Innovations

Meet Capt. (Dr.) Bradley Pierce, a USU alumnus and "Forbes 30 Under 30" innovator, whose seven patent filings—including the STEAM airway management device—are redefining trauma care on the battlefield. Learn how this physician-engineer is bridging the gap between frontline needs and life-saving technology. Read More

USU Study Finds Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Provide Cost-Effective Care for Military Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

A new USU study reveals that nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide high-quality care for mild traumatic brain injury at significantly lower costs than primary care physicians. Explore how these findings highlight the critical role of advanced practice providers in optimizing military healthcare. Read More

Former U.S. Air Force Air Traffic Controller Now Reaches New Heights as Family Doctor

Discover the inspiring journey of Capt. (Dr.) Lindsay Slimski, who went from Air Force air traffic controller to family physician through USU's Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2). Read how her resilience and unique background are now shaping her approach to military medicine. Read More

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USU Events

PED Grand Rounds 17 DEC 1200 - 1300 EDT "The Evolution, Utility, and Future of Rapid Genomic Sequencing in Critically ill Children"

Mid-Day Meditation 18 DEC 1200 - 1230 EDT A quick midday reset for everyone. No experience or equipment needed. All personnel welcome.

Department of Medicine Seminar 19 DEC 1200 - 1300 EDT "Doxycycline Prophylaxis for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Naval Special Warfare Trainees"

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