Uniformed Services University

10/08/2026

Congratulations to U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Kevin R. Gillespie on being named acting Associate Dean for Dental Research at the USU Postgraduate Dental College!

Col. Gillespie will lead the effort to build a unified Tri-Service Dental Research Program, bringing together Army, Navy, and Air Force research capabilities to address shared military health priorities and directly support our Service Members.

Army Col. Kevin Gillespie is named acting associate dean for dental research at USU’s PDC to unite Tri-Service military dental research.

10/02/2026

USU Photo of the Week:

Volunteers from the USU Pediatric Interest Group stepped out to support the National Museum of Health and Medicine’s annual Teddy Bear Clinic in Silver Spring, MD.

From creative crafts to hands-on health lessons, our volunteers spent the day teaching local kids how fun—and important—taking care of their health can be.

Photo Credit: Chuck Kennedy, National Museum of Health and Medicine

10/01/2026

We are proud to share the official launch of the National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC)!

NIDHC brings together the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH), the Center for Global Health Engagement (CGHE), and the Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO). NIDHC serves as a central hub for education, research, and collaboration in disaster medicine, global health engagement, and security cooperation across military health, defense agencies, and government partners.

USU establishes the National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC) to unify military medicine and global health readiness.

09/25/2026

We are deeply grateful for the generosity of Drs. David and Shirley Polly and their commitment to advancing military medicine and education at USU.

Dr. Michael Oshiki (2nd from left) accepted the generous contribution from Dr. David Polly (center) on behalf of the USU Alumni Association, which includes support to establish a named Orthopedics lecture within the USU Department of Surgery.

USU President Dr. Jonathan Woodson (center, left) was present for the presentation and personally thanked Dr. Polly for their generosity and investment in the University.

09/23/2026

USU President Dr. Jonathan Woodson recently visited the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston (Joint Base San Antonio). 

Joined by USU Postgraduate Dental College Executive Dean Dr. Drew Fallis, they met with military dental and combat casualty care researchers across Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU - SA), the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, and the U.S. Air Force Dental Research & Consultation Service to explore joint medical innovations aimed at ensuring warfighter readiness and resilience.

Swipe through to see highlights from the visit.

Photo and Story Credit: U.S. Navy Photos by Burrell Parmer

Lead photo: USU President Jonathan Woodson (center) and Executive Dean Drew Fallis (right of Woodson) meet with researchers at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute.

NAMRU-SA scientist Daniel Thompson demonstrating BoneTape implants for complex craniofacial trauma repair.

NAMRU-SA microbiologist Yoon Hwang briefs on a novel dental amalgam filter.

NAMRU-SA scientist Daniel Thompson explains the capabilities of the Nikon Eclipse Ti2 confocal microscope.

NAMRU-SA Biomedical engineer Andres Martinez Murillo explains characteristics of the Rugged Ozone Sterilization System Model M1 for austere environments.

NAMRU-SA Registered Nurse Justin Bequette demonstrating augmented reality glasses designed to guide military medics during tactical care.

09/23/2026

This year’s USU Founders’ Day marked 54 years of “Caring for those in Harm’s Way.” From an engaging alumni panel reflecting on career trajectories, USU’s impact, and advice for the next generation of students, to capstone displays highlighting advanced research, the day showcased our mission in action.

We welcomed back the Class of 1986 to celebrate their 40th reunion and decades of leadership across the health system. A major highlight was the dedication of a lecture hall to the late Dr. Robert J.T. Joy. His pioneering work in military medical history continues to inform modern clinical care and readiness.

We are building on past lessons to prepare the next generation of health professionals for future challenges.

USU marks Founders’ Day 2026 with the Class of 1986’s 40th reunion and the dedication of the Dr. Robert J.T. Joy Lecture Hall.

09/21/2026

Register today for the 2026 Brain, Behavior, & Mind Fall Lecture!

🧠 Join us at our upcoming Brain, Behavior, & Mind 2026 Fall Lecture on September 23! 🧠

is free, virtual, and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available.

Register now: https://brainbehaviormind.org/lecture-series/2026-fall-lecture/introduction

09/21/2026

USU researchers recently met in Gothenburg, Sweden, with key leaders from Finland, Sweden, and the U.S. to unify regional trauma and rehabilitation standards. This collaborative effort helps ensure our Joint Force and international partners stand ready for any complex medical challenge.

https://news.usuhs.edu/2026/08/usu-researchers-build-us-nordic.html

09/19/2026

USU Photo of the Week 📸

This Founder's Day, we were honored to welcome back the USU Class of 1986 as they celebrated their 40th reunion on campus!

09/17/2026

Yesterday marked a major milestone for military health education with the launch of the Val G. Hemming Institute for Scholarship in Health Professions Education and Simulation.

By bringing together the Center for Health Professions Education and the Simulation Center under a unified strategic charter, USU is creating a new model for medical training.

This integration combines cutting-edge simulation facilities with advanced education research and data mining, ensuring our faculty and students have the tools, evidence, and interprofessional support necessary to advance healthcare readiness across the Military Health System.

https://news.usuhs.edu/2026/09/from-simulation-to-ai-and-data-mining.html

USU merges its Val G. Hemming Simulation Center and CHPE into a new institute uniting simulation training with education research and AI.