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SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2025 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM 
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NARR/REF A IS BUMEDINST 1500.31, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH 
SCIENCES ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM.
REF B IS NAVADMIN 177/17, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER 
COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS AND MODIFICATION TO FY19 NUCLEAR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER 
IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD PROCESS.//

RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the 
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2), 
Cohort 12.

2.  The EMDP2 is a two-year undergraduate education program open to Sailors 
of all ratings who meet eligibility requirements in line with reference (a) 
and the EMDP2 website at https://medschool.usuhs.edu/academics/emdp2.   
The EMDP2 is a partnership between the Uniformed Services University of the 
Health Sciences (USUHS) and the military Services to provide an opportunity 
for highly motivated, academically promising enlisted Service Members.  The 
EMDP2 consists of intensive coursework, preparation, and mentoring to prepare 
students for application to medical school.
Upon completion of the program, successful students will be competitive for 
acceptance to medical schools in the United States.

3.  Selectees are assigned to the USUHS in Bethesda, MD for two years.  
Individuals selected for the EMDP2 program will remain on Active Duty while 
completing coursework and will receive pay, allowances, benefits, and 
privileges of their current paygrade.
Selectees will receive permanent change of station orders to USUHS for the 
entire length of the course.  USUHS will pay all school expenses (e.g. books, 
tuition, labs, etc.) for the entire length of the course.

4.  Deadline for submission of applications for FY25 enrollment is no later 
than 30 September 2024.  Application packages must be received on or before 
the deadline date.  No additional documents or packages will be accepted 
after this date.  Application requirements are specified on the EMDP2 
website, located at https://medschool.usuhs.edu/academics/emdp2.

5.  Strict adherence to package submission requirements will be a primary 
factor for selection.  Request that applicants review their package in its 
entirety before submitting it.  A minimum score of Good on the latest 
physical fitness assessment and qualifying Scholastic Assessment 
Test/American College Test scores are required.

6.  Applicants assigned to a nuclear training command or who hold a nuclear 
Navy Enlisted Classification (N13O, N13S, N14O, N14S, N15O, N15S, N16O, N16S, 
N23O, N23S, N24O, N24S, N25O, N25S, N26O, N26S, N59X, N89X) must obtain a 
conditional release from their nuclear field duty before submitting an EMDP2 
application for consideration for the FY25 board, in line with reference (b).  
To obtain a conditional release, applicants must submit an Electronic 
Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) to the Nuclear Propulsion Program 
Manager (OPNAV N133) via the detailer at Enlisted Nuclear Power/Submarine 
Assignments (PERS-403).  The FY25 board will only consider nuclear enlisted 
candidates who have a conditional release included in their EMDP2 
application.

7.  Completed electronic applications and supporting documents should be 
submitted via Department of Defense Safe at https://safe.apps.mil/
to the following e-mail address: EMDP2-application@usuhs.edu.   
If documents are encrypted, e-mail the passphrase to EMDP2-
application@usuhs.edu.  Use the following naming convention for e-mails and 
document file names:  LAST NAME (all caps), matriculation year, and last four 
digits of social security number, plus any other identifier you choose.  
Applicants can verify receipt of documents by phone at (301)319-0590 or e-
mail EMDP2-application@usuhs.edu.

8.  General questions on the EMDP2 should be sent to EMDP2@usuhs.edu.  Point 
of contact for Navy service-specific inquiries is HMCM Michael S. Jimenez, 
Brigade Senior Enlisted Advisor, and Uniformed Service University at (301) 
285-2348 or via e-mail at michael.jimenez@usuhs.edu.

9.  Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.//

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