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Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

Bethesda, MD

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Medicine and Officership are time-honored professions that unite at “America’s Medical School” in rewarding and challenging ways. What are your thoughts and impressions about serving as a uniformed medical corps officer, and why do you want to pursue this career path? (1500 Character Limit)

1500 Character Limit2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple

Our Admissions Committee assembles classes of students with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and talents. Please describe how a special quality or experience of yours has informed your ability to participate well in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

1500 Characters2023-2024Historical

(optional) Were there any significant disruptions in your academic/volunteer/work/personal life related to COVID-19 that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in reviewing your application?

1500 CharactersOptional2023-2024Historical

(optional) You may use this field to enter any information that you would like to share that was not provided on your AMCAS application.

2000 charactersOptional2023-2024Historical

Physicians, military physicians in particular, often navigate situations that are uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Describe a time when you faced a challenging situation that required you to adapt in the face of uncertainty. What did you learn from the experience, and how do you think you will apply what you learned as an aspiring military physician? (1500 Character Limit)

1500 Character Limit2025-2026New

Additional - You may use this field to enter any information that you would like to share that was not provided on your AMCAS application. (2000-character limit)

2000-character limit2025-2026New

The Uniformed Services University features a unique curriculum that prepares students to care for those in harm’s way. Please describe what in your research about our school and its values attracts you to our institution’s mission and approach. (1500 Character Limit)

1500 Character Limit2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple