FISCAL YEAR 2025 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM (EMDP2) ANNOUNCEMENT

MARADMINS : 361/24

R 091200Z AUG 24
MARADMIN 361/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2025 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY
PROGRAM (EMDP2) ANNOUNCEMENT//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/BUMED/20150507//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/USUHS EMDP2 APPLICATION GUIDELINES//
REF/C/MSGID:DOC/CMC/2014SEP18//
REF/D/MSGID:MSG/CMC/051346ZOCT16//
NARR/REF (A) IS BUMEDINST 1500.31, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF
THE HEALTH SCIENCES ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM.
REF (B) IS USUHS EMDP2 APPLICATION GUIDELINES. REF (C) IS
MCO 1300.8S, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT POLICY. REF (D) IS
MCBUL 5314, ENLISTED CAREER FORCE CONTROLS PROGRAM.//
POC/D. S. TYKWINSKI/CAPT/MMEA-25/TEL: 703-784-9472/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/T. D. STOKES/GYSGT/MMEA-25/TEL: 703-432-9473/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/G. RUIZ/CIV/USUHS/TEL: 301-295-9204/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/D. LEW/GYSGT/MMEA-3/TEL: 703-784-3358/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1. This MARADMIN solicits applications and provides
guidance for the FY25 Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program
(EMDP2).
2. The EMDP2 is a partnership between the Uniformed Services
University (USU) of the Health Sciences and the Uniformed Services
to provide qualified enlisted members the opportunity to achieve
admission to medical school. Admission based on the needs of the
services. The EMDP2 is open to all qualified enlisted members of
the uniformed services.
3. Per reference (a), the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) has
authorized Marine participation for FY25. Five seats are designated
per service.
4. The EMDP2 is a two-year resident training program that includes
post-baccalaureate pre-medical course-work, Medical College
Admission Test (MCAT) preparation, clinical experience/physician
shadowing, mentoring by physicians and medical students, and
pre-health advising.
5. EMDP2 selectees are assigned to the USU in Bethesda, MD.
Selectees maintain their active duty status for the duration of the
program, and will receive the pay, allowances, benefits and
privileges of their current paygrade. Members must meet their
respective service's promotion, training, and readiness
requirements. USU funds tuition and all associated academic costs
of the program.
5.a. Selectees must obligate sufficient service to complete the
EMDP2 program and an additional 36 months after completion to allow
for reassignment and service in their Primary MOS if acceptance to
medical school is not obtained, or if disenrolled from the program.
EMDP2 attendees who meet specific enrollment requirements during
their first year in the program are required to apply for
"America's Medical School." Members will also have the opportunity
to apply for additional accredited US medical schools
(allopathic and osteopathic) after completing the first year of the
EMDP2. Members who apply to civilian medical schools must
concurrently apply for the Health Professions Scholarship Program
(HPSP).
5.b. Graduates of the EMDP2 are commissioned to O-1 when
transitioning to medical school. Members will request discharge
from the enlisted service and will subsequently be appointed as
commissioned officers to attend medical school (USU or HPSP).
Members who attend USU will commission as active duty officers;
those attending civilian medical schools using the HPSP will
commission into the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). EMDP2 graduates
who attend USU will have an additional seven-year active duty
service obligation to be served consecutively with the EMDP2 Service
Remaining Requirement (SRR). EMDP2 graduates attending civilian
medical schools using the HPSP will have an additional four-year
service obligation to be served consecutively.
5.c. Members who do not complete EMDP2, or who complete the program
but fail to gain admission to medical school, will serve their
EMDP2 SRR in their enlisted status as determined by their respective
service.
6. Eligibility requirements:
6.a. Applicants must be serving on active duty in the U.S. Marine
Corps.
6.b. Enlisted service members, regardless of occupational
specialty, must be eligible for reenlistment or extension, and
qualified for worldwide assignment.
6.c. Completed a bachelor's degree in any discipline at the time of
application from an accredited academic institution in the U.S.
Degree requirements must be completed no later than 30 September of
the application year. No waivers are considered for the education
requirement.
6.c.1. The degree or supplemental classes to meet eligibility
criteria must include one year of college English and one semester
(3 credits) of college algebra or higher-level math.
6.c.2. Acceptable classes to meet the English requirement include
but are not limited to english composition, writing-intensive
Humanities, Social Science, or Psychology. Any combination of two
semesters or three quarters worth of classes is acceptable for this
requirement. Advanced Placement (AP) and International
Bachelor (IB) courses for which the applicant's undergraduate
institution has given credit are acceptable for any of the courses
listed above.
6.c.3. College Level Examination Program/Defense Activity for Non
Traditional Education Support, AP and IB courses are acceptable
credits for college Algebra (or higher-level math) if the
undergraduate institution has awarded college credit. Statistics
courses are also acceptable substitutes for the math requirement.
6.c.4. Applicants who received credit for coursework through the AP
or IB systems are strongly recommended to take upper-level
coursework in the sciences and humanities to demonstrate their
ability to thrive in rigorous, advanced-level college courses.
6.c.5. Online degrees are acceptable contingent upon being
conferred from a nationally or regionally accredited college/
university within the continental U.S. or U.S. territories.
International bachelor's degrees are not accepted. All candidates
must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution,
regardless of whether they have an advanced degree.
6.d. Minimum cumulative undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA)
of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale (from all colleges and universities
attended). All undergraduate courses taken will be used in the GPA
calculations. GPA computation is completed using the traditional
cumulative GPA and includes failing grades and repeat courses with
passing grades. Exception: the grade for a course repeated at the
same institution will replace the previous grade. Applicants who
do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may qualify if they have
completed an advanced degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
6.e. Achieve a competitive score on either the SAT or ACT, with the
exam taken within the last 5 years (2020 or later). Target SAT
score must be at least 1200 with a minimum score of 600 in each of
the two categories (math, evidenced-based reading and writing). The
essay portion of the SAT is not required. The target ACT score is
26. The ACT score is the average of the four subject area tests of
English, Math, Reading, and Science. The writing portion of the ACT
is not required. ACT scores must be sent directly to the EMDP
Office from the ACT using code 1825. Applicants who do not achieve
the target scores may submit packets for consideration with a waiver
request.
6.f. Have a secret security clearance, or at a minimum a favorable
adjudication of a Tier 3 investigation (National Agency Check with
law and credit/NACLC). Service members without favorable
adjudication of a Tier 3 investigation are not eligible to apply.
6.g. Eligible for appointment as a commissioned officer. No
waivers are considered for this requirement. Must be a U.S citizen
(no dual-citizens); of good moral character, meet physical
qualifications, and eligible for a security clearance. Members with
court-martial convictions or those with history of punishment under
the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ are ineligible to apply.
6.g.1. Medically qualified for appointment as a commissioned
officer in accordance with DoDI 6130.03(V1). Applicants with
temporary or permanent P3 profiles are not eligible to apply.
Applicants who are selected to interview will be scheduled for a
commissioning physical examination which will be processed by the
Department of Defense Medical Evaluation Review Board (DoDMERB).
Applicants medically disqualified by DoDMERB will be processed for
waivers through the respective Service Medical Waiver Review
Authority (SMWRA) at USU. Waiver decisions by the USU SMWRAs are
final.
6.h. Completed at least three and no more than ten years of
military service as of 30 September 2024, and achieve the grade of
E-4 or higher at time of application. Waivers are considered for
time in service. No waivers are considered for grade.
6.i. Less than 34 years old on matriculation to EMDP2
(1 July 2025). Waivers are considered for age.
7. Ineligibility Criteria:
7.a. Service members that are currently scheduled for or attending
specialty training resulting from an approved reclassification or
reenlistment contract. Service members in initial entry training
are ineligible to apply.
7.b. Service members that do not possess a bachelor's degree, or
possess an unaccredited or foreign-conferred bachelor's degree.
7.c. Service members that possess an undergraduate GPA below 3.2
without having an advanced degree GPA above 3.2.
7.d. Service members that do not possess a favorable adjudication
of a Tier 3 investigation.
7.e. Service members that are not U.S. citizens or that are dual
citizens and unwilling to revoke foreign citizenship.
7.f. Service members with court-martial convictions or those with
history of punishment under the provisions of Article 15 of the
UCMJ.
7.g. Service members with temporary or permanent P3 profiles.
7.h. Service members between the grades of E1-E3.
7.i. Service members who will have less than three years of service
on matriculation (30 September 2024).
8. Deadline for submission of applications for FY25 enrollment is
30 September 2024. Application packages must be submitted
electronically via the Total Force Retention System (TFRS) "SDA with
Reenlistment/Miscellaneous Duty" Reenlistment Extension Lateral Move
(RELM) request via the normal RELM routing chain. Applicants are not
eligible to submit application to USU until MMEA recommendations
have been made. No additional documents can be added after this
date. The selection board will convene in December 2024 and the
selectees will be notified of the results via MARADMIN. The
enclosures to the RELM will contain the following:
8.a. Commanding officer endorsement with following verifications:
8.a.1. Local records check has been completed and applicant is
administratively qualified for appointment as a commissioned
officer.
8.a.2. Applicant does not have any pending or current adverse
actions.
8.a.3. Applicant is not currently in receipt of permanent change of
station orders or pending reassignment.
8.a.4. Applicant meets Service's height/weight standards.
8.b. Conditional Letter of Release (or other release document)
from the applicant's service or career management branch.
8.c. Basic Individual Record from MCTFS.
8.d. Bachelor's Degree diploma and transcripts.
8.e. SAT or ACT scoresheet. If application is submitted without
scoresheet, include a document with the scheduled date of the exam.
Exam scores must be received by 15 October 2024.
8.f. Master Brief Sheet from Official Military Personnel File
(OMPF) and fitness reports or record of Proficiency and Conduct
/JEPES marks for the last five years.
8.g. PFT/CFT scores from MCTFS for the last 4 years.
8.h. Completed NAVPERS 1306/92. Blocks 10 through 13 are not
required.
8.i. NAVMC 118(11) entries.
8.j. Security Clearance Letter from unit security manager with the
following verifications:
8.j.1. Applicant's name and EDIPI.
8.j.2. Level of clearance, and date granted.
8.j.3. Type of investigation, and date investigation completed.
8.j.4. Agency that conducted the investigation.
8.j.5. Name and telephone number of the security officer.
8.k. Any active professional medical certifications with
certificates (BLS, ACLS, etc.).
8.l. One Letter of Recommendation (LOR) is required from
the applicant's commander at the level O-4 or higher. This is
separate from the commanding officer's endorsement from paragraph
8.l.1. A clinical LOR is highly recommended but not required.
The following individuals may submit clinical LORs: clinical
supervisor, physician, or other allied health professional where
applicant engaged in healthcare related activities and/or shadowing.
8.m. The commander's LOR is included in the total of no more than
five LORs. LORs may be submitted with the applicant's packet, or
separately by email to [email protected] using the last
name of the applicant and last name of the recommender as the file
name. For example, LOR from Green for applicant Ruiz should be
submitted as: Ruiz LOR Green. Deadline for LORs is 30 September
2024.
8.n. Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate
courses taken. The preferred method for receiving transcripts is by
electronic transmission directly from the institution or transcript
agency to [email protected]. Electronic transcripts are
not accepted from overseas institutions.
8.n.1. Transcripts submitted in hard copy must be in the original
sealed envelope sent from the institution. If transcripts are in
names, ensure name changes are noted via appropriate documentation
former (memorandum, marriage certificate, court order, etc.).
Transcripts in languages other than English must be translated prior
to submission. If the cumulative GPA is not listed on the
transcript, an official document from the college/university
stating the cumulative GPA is required. Deadline for receipt of
transcripts is 30 September 2024.
8.o. Requests for waiver of administrative requirements in
memorandum form, addressed to the EMDP2 Board Officer. USU will
process waiver requests, if needed, before making final admission
decisions.
9. Application form, checklist, application guide, registration for
"Application Tutorials" training sessions, and additional resources
can be found at
https:(slash)(slash)medschool.usuhs.edu/academics/emdp2.
General questions on the EMDP2 should be sent to [email protected].
10. See POCs above for questions in regards to this program.
11. This program is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
12. Release authorized by BGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower
Management Division.//