Leading the Transformation: USU Faculty and Students Chart the Path for AI in Military Medicine<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/news.usuhs.edu\/2026\/02\/leading-transformation-usu-faculty-and.html<\/a><\/p>\n Publish Date: 2026-02-06 11:03:00<\/a><\/p>\n
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| \n USU researchers and students are developing a roadmap to integrate artificial intelligence into military<\/p>\n medical education, ensuring future clinicians can effectively partner with AI-enabled tools in complex<\/p>\n operational environments. (U.S. Air Force graphic \/ Gregory Gerken. Air Force Research Laboratory)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n February 6, 2026 by Hadiyah Brendel<\/h4>\nAs the speed of medical discovery continues to accelerate\u2014with global medical knowledge now doubling every few months\u2014the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is ensuring its graduates are not just keeping pace, but leading.<\/p>\n A recent article in Military Medicine, titled “Transforming Military Healthcare Education and Training: AI Integration for Future Readiness,” provides a definitive roadmap for this evolution. Led by Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Justin Peacock, associate dean for Research, and Dr. Rebekah Cole, acting assistant dean for Academic Success, both in USU\u2019s School of Medicine, the article provides a collaborative review of how to strategically integrate artificial intelligence (AI) literacy into the core of military medical education.<\/p>\n USU co-authors joining Peacock and Cole include Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Joshua Duncan, Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Dr. Anita Samuel, Department of Health Professions Education, and Class of 2027 School of Medicine students Air Force 2nd Lt. Brandon Jensen, and Army 2nd Lt. Brad Snively. Peacock also serves as faculty in the Department of Radiology, and Cole in the Departments of Military and Emergency Medicine and Health Professions Education.<\/p>\n Preparing for the AI-Driven Battlefield<\/h3>\nThe publication arrives at a pivotal time for the Military Health System (MHS). USU leaders anticipate future conflicts are expected to take place in increasingly complex, far-forward operational environments where…<\/p>\n |