The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is a federal health sciences university located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is dedicated to educating and training health professionals for the U.S. military and other federal agencies. The university offers various degree programs, including medicine, nursing, and public health, focusing on military and public health needs. USUHS is unique as it is the only federal university in the United States that specializes in health sciences. Its mission includes advancing medical research and providing healthcare education to support the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.