Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Medical university building in Montgomery County, United States
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is a medical school in Montgomery County, United States, that trains future doctors and nurses for the armed forces. Buildings include lecture halls, research laboratories, and clinical spaces where students learn the foundations of military medicine.
Congress created this institution in 1972 as the first federally owned medical school serving all branches of the military. Before that, the armed forces sent officers to civilian universities to study medicine.
Students wear uniforms on campus and follow military protocols while attending lectures and working in hospitals just like other medical students. Daily schedules often begin with physical training before the first class, blending military service routines with academic programs.
The campus sits in Bethesda near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and is open only to authorized personnel. Visitors should note that security checks occur at entry points and public areas are limited.
All students receive full military salaries throughout their studies instead of paying tuition fees. After graduation they commit to working for at least seven years on active military duty as doctors.
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