Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
Bethesda, MD
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School Detail
APPLICATION FEE
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Tuition In State
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Tuition Out of State
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Average GPA
3.6
AVERAGE MCAT
510
School Overview
- Degrees
- MD
- Ownership
- Public Non-Profit
- Program Length
- 4 years
- Total Enrollment
- 171
- Founding Year
- 1972
- Accreditation Year
- 1976
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SDN Insights
Cost of Living: Above national average cost of living
Bethesda, MD is about 1.09x higher than the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment raises the living allowance from $3,000 to about $3,270 per month, mainly reflecting rent, food, transportation, and day-to-day expenses. Compare this with your own housing plan before treating it as exact.
Environment: Urban
The area surrounding USUHS is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.
Interview Feedback
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 19% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
Secondary Essays for USUHS
1. Motivation and Fit
Medicine and officership are time-honored professions that converge at "America's Medical School" in both rewarding and challenging ways. What are your thoughts and impressions about serving as a...
2. Motivation and Fit
The Uniformed Services University offers a unique curriculum that prepares students to care for those in harm's way. Please describe what aspects of your research about our school and its values...
3. Community, Diversity, and Equity
Our Admissions Committee assembles classes of students with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and talents. Please describe how a unique quality or experience of yours has shaped your...
4. Other
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5. Motivation and Fit
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About the School
The F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) was established in 1972 to ensure a steady supply of physician-leaders for the U.S. military and Public Health Service. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, on the Naval Support Activity Bethesda campus, USU shares its grounds with the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The university offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates basic sciences, innovative research, leadership training, and clinical practice, preparing graduates to address complex medical and public health challenges both domestically and internationally.
Curriculum
The curriculum at USU's School of Medicine is uniquely tailored to military medicine, beginning with 1.5 years of basic sciences organized into organ-system-based modules called "Molecules to Military Medicine." This is followed by courses in parasitology, combat medical skills, military medical history, officer professional development, military applied physiology, and epidemiology. Clerkships commence in January of the second year, followed by the USMLE Step 1 examination. Subsequent training includes advanced didactic modules and further clerkships at various military hospitals nationwide.
Facilities
USU's campus is situated on the military installation of Naval Support Activity Bethesda, sharing space with the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This proximity provides students with access to top-tier medical facilities and opportunities for hands-on clinical experience. The university also manages a targeted portfolio of high-impact military health research through its interdisciplinary centers and department-based programs, spanning scientific endeavors from molecular biology to global health.
Last Updated: Sep 15, 2025