ALCOAST 138/26 - MAY 2026 SOLICITATION FOR AY27 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 138/26
SSIC 6010
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR AY27 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 2027.
2. Background. 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 an Ensign 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. Math 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 Coast Guard will consider waivers for this
requirement).
     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 there is a 120-month ADSO following completion of both EMDP2
and the 4-year USUHS SOM medical student program.
     f. Be a U. S. citizen.
     g. Meet Coast Guard requirements for appointment as a
commissioned officer.
     h. Must 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 CDR Swati Singh no later than
27 May 2026. 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 CDR Swati Singh. 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
is deployed).
     e. Baccalaureate degree transcripts (and any additional
transcripts as applicable)
     f. Waivers to the above eligibility requirements shall be sent
via email to CDR Swati Singh with a command endorsed memo no later
than 27 May 2026.
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.
For the Coast Guard part of the process, applicants' packages
will be reviewed by a Coast Guard executive-level panel in June 2026
and selectees will be forwarded to USUHS NLT 1 July. For the
program-specific part of the process, applicants must apply directly
to the EMDP2 program and complete the application process as
outlined on the USUHS website.
8. POC: For questions regarding general program administration and
the application process, contact CDR Swati Singh at
swati.singh@usuhs.edu.
9. RADM Charles E. Fosse, Deputy Commandant for Personnel
(CG-DCP), sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.