This Week at USU - January 20 2026

[Uniformed Services University - News]

20 January 2026

USU Medical Students, EMDP2 Graduates Secure Competitive Specialties in 2025 Match

Three former enlisted service members—a combat medic, a diver, and a corpsman—have secured competitive residency spots after graduating from USU’s Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2). Their journeys, which include overcoming rejection and navigating family challenges, reveal how the "platoon mentality" and operational resilience of enlisted service are reshaping the medical corps—turning seasoned warfighters into military physicians who truly understand the troops they serve. Read More

USU Advances Allied Health Education for Special Operations Medics

USU's College of Allied Health (CAHS) has launched a Bachelor of Science in Global Community Health, a degree embedded directly into the training pipeline for Army Special Operations Civil Affairs Medical Sergeants (SOCAMS). By integrating coursework on public health, veterinary medicine, and civil-military operations into standard combat training, the program ensures medics are academically credentialed to navigate complex, austere environments without ever needing to step away from active duty. Read More

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USU Events

USU President's Town Hall 21 JAN 1130 - 1230 EDT Institutional updates from the USU President.

Current Topics in Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics 21 JAN 1200 - 1300 EDT "Community Wastewater Surveillance Uncovers Prevalence and Antifungal Resistance of Candida auris"

GWIMS Seminars 22 JAN 1200 - 1300 EDT "Exploring Leadership Styles for Diverse Teams and Environments in Military Healthcare."

AFRRI Seminar with Dr. Ghosh 23 JAN 1030 - 1130 EDT "Alterations in tissue metabolomic profiles by pre-administration of BBT-059: a promising MCM for GI-ARS"

MED Seminar  23 JAN 1200 - 1300 EDT "Synthetic Biology meets Bioengineering: Path to a Freeze-Dried Whole Blood Analogue"

USU in the News Science & Medicine: Sleep disorders in the military are complex, common, and treatable According to USU class of 1996 alumnus Dr. Vincent Mysliwiec, sleep disorders are common, complex, and treatable in military populations, emphasizing the need for thorough diagnosis and care to support short- and long-term health and readiness among service members.  Texas Public Radio

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