The U.S. Department of Defense works through Global Health Engagement to build partnerships with other nations to strengthen security cooperation and partner capacity through health-related activities and exchanges. AFMS Global Health Engagement efforts strive to promote:
“Our organic facilities do not bring the volume, diversity, or acuity of patients needed to keep all our medics current on all the skills they need for deployment. Our partnerships are indispensable to maintaining the currency and competency of medical Airmen.” – Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Surgeon General of the Air Force
International Health Specialists have cross-cultural competencies, enabling them to forge working relationships with partner nations. For operational and strategic-level planning and coordination, teams are located at U.S. Air Force Air Component Commands and Department of Defense Geographic Combatant Commands.
The USAF School of Aerospace Medicine courses are open to international military students, with the Advanced Aerospace Medicine for International Medical Officers course serving as its premier program.
The Defense Institute for Medical Operations is a shared capacity of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. The institute facilitates professional development, instruction and exchange among partner nations, with the goal of promoting military relevant global health capabilities.
The Uniformed Services University Health Sciences and the Air Force Medical Service sponsor officers to participate in advanced academic degree programs, preparing them to support and lead global health engagements.
Program Office
Email: usaf.pentagon.af-sg.mbx.ihs-program-office@mail.mil
Telephone: 703-681-8128
DSN: 312-761-8128
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