Originally Posted by DrMetal

you're talking about USUHS, for which there's an extensive thread on this forum. Check it out. Yes, you can gain admission to the school even without prior service (almost half the class has no prior service). Not sure where you read about a sub-2.8 gpa getting into USUHS . . .it'd be hard to believe that, unless the individual had some wierd circumstances during college and then rocked the MCAT. Average numbers for USUHS are a 3.5/30 (if you're low in one number, you can use the other to boost your application). The school has also gotten more popular over the past few years, so it's getting a little more competitive. Would advise applying as early as possible. Being an Eagle Scout is a nice extra-curriculur to have (shows discipline, leadership, etc etc). You can definitley leverage that. But in and of itself, the military doesn't give you any formal recognition or credit for your activity in BSA.

Anyway, check out the USUHS thread, lot of good reading . . .good luck.