Defence Medical Command has signed a new Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the United States Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences (USU), strengthening
cooperation in military medical education, training and
professional development.
The MoU, signed this week in London, establishes a framework for
greater collaboration between Defence Medical Command and the USU
providing new opportunities for UK medical personnel to access
world-leading education programmes, undertake joint training and
develop alongside their US counterparts.
It will also help strengthen interoperability between UK and US
medical forces, support the sharing of expertise and best
practice, and ensure military healthcare professionals remain
equipped to deliver high-quality care on operations.
Chief of Defence Medical, Air Marshal Clare Walton,
said:
This agreement reinforces the strength of our partnership with
the United States and underlines our shared commitment to
developing highly capable medical personnel. By training and
learning together, we improve our ability to operate together,
ensuring we are ready to deliver world-class care wherever
Defence requires.
Through academic engagement, professional development
opportunities and joint training activity, our organisations will
work together to advance professional knowledge, strengthen
capability and develop future military medical leaders.
Dr. Jonathan Woodson, President of the United States
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences,
added:
This Memorandum of Understanding reflects the enduring
partnership between the Defence Medical Command and the Uniformed
Services University and our shared commitment to excellence in
military medicine. By working together to educate and develop the
next generation of military healthcare professionals, we
strengthen our ability to provide outstanding care to those we
serve and enhance our readiness to meet future challenges
together.
UK personnel will benefit by broadened access to specialist
expertise and educational opportunities while enabling both
nations to learn from each other's operational and clinical
experience, reinforcing the long-standing defence relationship
between the United Kingdom and the United States.
