Understanding USUHS
What is USUHS?
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is a federally funded health sciences university under the Department of Defense (DoD). USUHS trains and educates healthcare professionals, medical researchers, and leaders to support the U.S. military, Public Health Service, and National Security medical missions.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Medical Education & Training: Preparing military physicians, nurses, dentists, and advanced medical specialists.
- Biomedical Research: Conducting cutting-edge medical research in battlefield medicine, infectious diseases, trauma care, and neuroscience.
- Public Health & Disaster Response: Supporting global health security, emergency response, and humanitarian missions.
- Psychological & Behavioral Health: Advancing military psychiatry, PTSD research, and mental health programs.
- Military Readiness & Force Health Protection: Developing vaccines, treatments, and preventive healthcare for service members.
- Wounded Warrior & Veteran Care: Improving rehabilitation, prosthetics, and long-term medical support for injured military personnel.
Mission and Goals
USUHS’s mission is to educate, train, and prepare the next generation of military medical professionals while advancing health sciences research and global medical support. The university provides:
- Accredited medical degrees and health sciences programs.
- Operational medical training for military healthcare providers.
- Research to improve combat casualty care and medical readiness.
- Support for military hospitals, VA medical centers, and global health initiatives.
USUHS Organization
USUHS is located in Bethesda, Maryland, and operates within the Military Health System (MHS). The university consists of:
- F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine – The nation’s only federally funded military medical school.
- Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) – Trains advanced practice military nurses and researchers.
- Postgraduate Dental College (PDC) – Provides specialized education for military dentists.
- College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) – Offers education for enlisted medical professionals.
- Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) – Studies radiation effects and countermeasures.
USUHS collaborates with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, VA hospitals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and international health organizations.
Advancing Your Career as a Contractor with USUHS
Helpful Tips for IT Professionals and Consultants:
- Understand USUHS’s Mission & Research Focus: Specialize in health informatics, medical AI, cybersecurity, and biosurveillance.
- Stay Current with DoD & Medical Regulations: Ensure compliance with HIPAA, DFARS, ITAR, and FDA medical research protocols.
- Master USUHS’s Key Technologies and Systems: Gain experience with:
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) & Military Health IT Systems
- Medical AI & Predictive Analytics for Patient Care
- Telemedicine & Virtual Health Platforms
- Cybersecurity for Military Health Systems
- Prioritize Medical Data Security: Implement Zero Trust security, secure patient data storage, and AI-driven threat detection.
- Effective Communication & Collaboration: Engage with DoD medical personnel, military hospitals, and research institutions.
- Agile & DevSecOps Practices: Support rapid development and deployment of medical technology solutions.
- Continuous Learning & Research: Stay informed about biomedical advancements, disease surveillance, and military health trends.
- Networking & Collaboration: Participate in USUHS Research Symposiums, Military Health System (MHS) Industry Days, and Defense Health Agency (DHA) forums.
- Focus on High-Impact Solutions: Ensure deliverables improve medical training, enhance healthcare operations, and support military readiness.
- Document & Share Knowledge Securely: Maintain compliance with DoD health research protocols and cybersecurity policies.