Look beyond the university name
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is a health science university and professional school of the U.S. federal government. The primary mission of the school is to prepare graduates for service to the U.S. at home and abroad as uniformed health professionals, scientists and leaders; by conducting cutting-edge, military-relevant research; by leading the Military Health System in key functional and intellectual areas; and by providing operational support to units around the world.
| Location | Bethesda, Maryland, United States |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 38,817 |
| Total citations | 3,883,855 |
| President | Jonathan Woodson |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences?
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Innovations in Medical Education, Trauma and Emergency Care Studies, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
According to OpenAlex, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences has 38,817 indexed research works with 3,883,855 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Michelle Green — 12,603 citations
- Lara Varpio — 7,977 citations
- John H. Beigel — 7,761 citations
- Kay M Tomashek — 7,761 citations
- Lori Elizabeth Dodd — 7,761 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences?
The current President is Jonathan Woodson.
Jonathan A. Woodson is an American physician, government official, and retired United States Army officer.
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Campus & student life
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is located in Bethesda, Maryland, United States.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Official website: https://www.usuhs.edu/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences founded?
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences was founded in 1972.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Jonathan Woodson.