Wednesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Navy announces medical career opportunity for enlisted sailors; Military hospital’s surgical care ranks among best in nation; Physical therapy helps injured Airmen

Navy announces medical career opportunity for enlisted sailors

The Navy is offering a unique opportunity to all enlisted Sailors interested in a medical career with Navy Medicine.

Enlisted Sailors have the opportunity to pursue a medical degree through the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland. 

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Military hospital’s surgical care ranks among best in nation

San Antonio Military Medical Center ranks among the top hospitals in the nation for surgical care, according to a recent report from the American College of Surgeons.

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Physical therapy helps injured Airmen

At times the fast paced military lifestyle can take a toll on Airmen, and can lead to injuries affecting their ability to accomplish the mission.

Airmen assigned to the 36th Medical Operations Squadron Physical Therapy Clinic offer their assistance by helping patients recover from chronic or acute injuries so they can return to their duties as soon as possible.

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