June 12, 2023 Airman selected for M.D. prep program Before Staff Sgt. Emma Poveromo was a standout medical technician in the U.S. Air Force, she struggled to find stability in life.
Jan. 21, 2022 Air Force medical student called to work as translator for Afghan evacuees Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences medical school student Air Force 2nd Lt. Kristen Bishop was doing clinical rotations at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth when she was asked to change her rotations to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a special side assignment.
Aug. 16, 2021 DAF offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become a commissioned officer and military healthcare provider can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty.
Sept. 10, 2020 Enlisted-to-physician program seeks applicants Laura Barrera was inspired to join the Air Force by her two brothers who both served in the military. After serving several years as an enlisted medic herself, Barrera felt she had been impactful, but she felt her scope of practice was limited and she had a different calling: she wanted to be a
April 24, 2018 Airman to attend medical degree prep Staff Sgt. Shane Berger, airborne linguist with the 755th Operational Support Squadron, was one of nine enlisted Airmen selected to attend a medical degree preparatory course.
March 28, 2018 Air Force releases 2018 enlisted to medical degree prep selections The Air Force has selected eight enlisted Airmen to participate in the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, or EMDP2, beginning in July 2018.
March 22, 2017 AF releases board results for Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program The Air Force has selected seven enlisted Airmen to participate in the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, (EMDP2), beginning in July 2017.
May 17, 2016 Enlisted Airmen graduate preparatory program, headed to medical school Two years ago, a path to medical school was only a distant dream for five enlisted Airmen. On May 11 that dream was achieved, as these Airmen crossed the stage of George Mason University and graduated from the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, while slated to attend medical school
May 13, 2016 Five enlisted Airmen to begin medical school as AF officers Armed with a dream and determination, five enlisted Airmen arrived in Bethesda, Md., two years ago, to embark on a new journey. This summer, these Airmen will become commissioned officers of the Air Force Medical Service, before matriculating into the Uniformed Services University of the Health