ALCOAST 063/25 - FEB 2025 SOLICITATION FOR AY26 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 063/25
SSIC 1524
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR AY26 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY
PROGRAM
A. Coast Guard Physician Undergraduate and Graduate Medical
Education Program, COMDTINST 6010.8
1. This ALCOAST solicits Enlisted applicants interested in being
considered for selection to attend the Uniformed Services University
of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Enlisted to Medical Degree
Preparatory Program (EMDP2), IAW REF (A). The candidates selected
at this panel should anticipate starting the program in the summer
of 2026.
2. Background. The EMDP2 is a competitive program through USUHS for
enlisted personnel who desire to attend medical school and become
military physicians. It consists of a two-year pre-medical school
program in-residence at George Mason University; completing the
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT); and applying to the USUHS
School of Medicine (SOM) for entry into the four-year medical
student program. During the EMDP2 program, students remain in
their enlisted grade. Members who complete EMDP2 and are accepted
into the USUHS SOM program will be commissioned as Ensigns prior
to matriculation. Members shall apply to USUHS SOM through the
Early Decision application process.
3. Expectations and requirements. All applicants for EMDP2 must meet
USUHS admissions requirements, which may be periodically updated.
Applicants are encouraged to review admissions requirements on the
program website for the most up-to-date information (see paragraph
6). Applicants seeking to participate in the EMDP2 must meet the
following requirements:
    a. A completed baccalaureate degree (any major or academic
discipline) with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
of 3.2 from an accredited U.S. college or university. USUHS will
not consider waiver of these requirements; therefore, applicants
who do not meet them will not be considered.
    b. One year (six semester hours) of college-level English or
Writing-intensive Humanities, Languages, Social Sciences, or
Psychology and one semester (three semester hours) of college
Algebra, Higher-level Math, or Statistics. These requirements
may be satisfied by results from the College Level Examination
Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education
Support (DANTES), and/or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).
    c. A Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing
Test (ACT) within five years of application to USUHS.
    d. Be no older than 34 on 1 July in the year of matriculation to
the EMDP2 Program (the Director of EMDP2 can recommend waiver of
this requirement for USUHS consideration).
    e. Have more than 3 but less than 10 years of service on 1 July
in the year of matriculation to the EMDP2 Program. The 3-year
minimum is not waivable, but the 10-year maximum can be considered
for waiver. Applicants are reminded that regular officers must
complete at least 10 years of commissioned service upon completion
of EMDP2 and after completing the USUHS SOM four-year medical
student program.
    f. Be a U. S. citizen.
    g. Meet Coast Guard requirements for appointment as a
commissioned officer.
    h. Be in compliance with the Coast Guard Body Composition
Program.
    i. Be tour complete on or about the time of matriculation to the
EMDP2. Applicants who are not tour complete may only apply with a
positive command endorsement.
    j. While not required, experience in military healthcare is
highly desirable.
4. Selection Panel Application Requirements: Personnel must submit
an application, as one PDF package, that includes the following
items in the following order to CAPT Christopher Janik no later
than 19 May 2025. The PDF Portfolio format will not be accepted.
    a. Personal Narrative (no longer than 1-page, standard
Coast Guard Memo format).
    b. Commanding Officer's Endorsement (no longer than 1-page,
standard Coast Guard Memo format).
    c. SAT or ACT score report.
    d. Officer Interview Form (CG-5527) - The pre-panel video
interview will be coordinated through CAPT Christopher Janik.
The interview panel provides candidates an opportunity to clarify
aspects of their application and expand upon their suitability for
selection. Applicants will be in SDBs (operational uniform
acceptable if member deployed).
    e. Baccalaureate degree transcripts (and any additional
transcripts as applicable)
    f. Waivers to the above eligibility requirements shall be sent
via email to CAPT Christopher Janik with a command endorsed memo
no later than 19 May 2025.
5. Enlisted applicants are encouraged to ensure their annual or
semiannual evaluations are completed and marked final in Direct
Access.
6. The required application packages and other information for
EMDP2 is available at the following link:
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https://medschool.usuhs.edu/admissions

7. Selection for this opportunity is a two-step process. The first
step is the submission of the application to the Coast Guard panel.
The second step is the application to the actual school's program.
As for the Coast Guard part of the process, applicants' packages
will be reviewed by a Coast Guard executive-level panel from
02 - 06 June 2025 and selectees will be forwarded to USUHS NLT
1 July. As for the program-specific part of the process, applicants
must apply directly to the EMDP2 program and complete the
application process as outlined in the USUHS website.
8. POC: For questions regarding general program administration and
the application process, contact CAPT Christopher Janik at
Christopher.Janik@uscg.mil.
9. RADM Paul Jung, Assistant Commandant for Health, Safety, and
Work-Life (CG-1K), sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.