Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences - Statement of Accreditation Status
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Statement of Accreditation Status
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
CEO:
Dr. Jonathan Woodson, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer:
Dr. Wendy Lishen
Commission Staff Liaison:
Reha Shackelford, Vice President
Control:
Public
Phase:
Accredited
Status:
Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted:
August 15, 1984
Last Reaffirmation:
June 22, 2023
Next Self-Study Evaluation:
2030-2031
Contact Information
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda,
MD
20814-4799
(301) 295-3013
Accreditation Actions
Alternative Delivery Methods
Credential Levels
Locations
External Resources
September 26, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031.
January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031.
June 27, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of June 22, 2023. The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2030-2031.
March 28, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 6, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d).
March 28, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 6, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment by educational program), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031.
November 6, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due December 13, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2030-2031.
November 6, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report due December 8, 2023, providing information on enrollment by educational program in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d) (Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2030-2031.
June 22, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the on-site evaluation visit by the Commission's representatives to the main campus at 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 on March 26-29, 2023. To note the following branch campuses were visited: (1) 2450 Pepperrell Street Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX 78236, and (2) 3176 CPL Johnson Road, Bldg. 1291, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. To note the following additional locations were visited: (1) 2817 Reilly Road, Stop B, Ft Bragg, NC 28310; and (2) 3630 Stanley Road, San Antonio, TX 78234. To reaffirm accreditation. To request a supplemental information report, due March 1, 2024, providing further evidence of (1) adequate fiscal and human resources, including physical and technical infrastructure, to support operations (Standard VI) and (2) comprehensive planning for facilities, infrastructure and technology that include consideration of sustainability and deferred maintenance (Standard VI). To note that Recommendation Responses in conjunction with the Annual Institutional Update (AIU) are no longer required. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031.
March 9, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
December 2, 2022
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report due January 9, 2023, providing information on enrollment by educational program in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d) (Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2022-2023.
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Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
Postsecondary award (1-2 years)
Included within the scope
Associate's Degree or Equivalent
Included within the scope
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Included within the scope
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Included within the scope
Master's Degree or Equivalent
Included within the scope
Post-Master's Certificate
Included within the scope
Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice
Included within the scope
Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship
Included within the scope
Main Campus
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-4799
Branch Campus
59th Dental Training Squadron
2450 Pepperrell Street Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio, TX 78236
Opened:
07/05/2010
Branch Campus
Medical Education Training Campus
3176 CPL Johnson Road, Bldg 1291
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Opened:
04/24/2017
Additional Location
Department of the Army, WAMC, MCDS, NA B DAV
2817 Reilly Road, Stop B
Ft Liberty, NC 28310-7302
Opened:
12/26/2011
Additional Location
James A. Healy Veterans Hospital
Grand Oak Plaza (118M) 8900 Grand Oak Circle
Tampa, FL 33637
Opened:
08/15/2011
Additional Location
Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center
3845 Combat Medic Road, Bldg. 5
Ft. Liberty, NC 28310
Opened:
03/10/2021
Additional Location
Naval Postgraduate Dental School
8901 Wisconsin Avenue Building 1
Bethesda, MD 20889
Opened:
08/02/2010
Additional Location
Tingay Dental Clinic
320 East Hospital Road
Fort Eisenhower, GA 30905
Opened:
07/01/2014
Additional Location
U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE)
3630 Stanley Road
San Antonio, TX 78234
Opened:
05/24/2021
Additional Location
US Army Dental Activity Hawaii
1 Jarrett White Road, Bldg 320
Tripler AMC, HI 96859-5000
Opened:
08/30/2011
Additional Location
US Army Dental Activity, DENTAC
3600 Darnell Loop BLDG 36014
Fort Cavazos, TX 76544
Opened:
12/26/2011
Other Instructional Site
Naval Aerospace Medical Institute
340 Hulse Road
Pensacola, FL 32508
Other Instructional Site
Naval Undersea Medical Institute
Naval Sub Base New London (NAVSUBASE NLON)
Groton, CT 06349-5159
Other Instructional Site
Tri-Service Optician School
160 Main Road, Bldg. 1794
Yorktown, VA 23691-0160
Other Instructional Site
U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Medical Institute
34191 Farenholt Avenue, Building 14
San Diego, CA 92134-5291
Other Instructional Site
US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM)
2510 Fifth Street
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7951
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