USUHS disqualifying Conditions

[nicara]

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Would I be able to get into USUHS with a peanut allergy, never had a reaction, but it is severe(anaphylactic). Are there waivers for this or is this a no go-was hoping it might be different since it’s specialized position.

 

[Goro]

What does their website say?

Have you asked in the school specific forum?

Better yet, email their Admissions Dean

 

[nicara]

What does their website say?

Have you asked in the school specific forum?

Better yet, email their Admissions Dean

I’ve looked and haven’t found too much.. I know for normal military that they don’t like allergies

 

[LizzyM]

Is Food Allergy a Disqualification for Military Service?

As food allergies and food-induced anaphylaxis become more prevalent across all age groups, these medical conditions will render an increasing fraction of young Americans ineligible to join the U.S. Armed Forces, while a growing number of service members will develop adult-onset food allergies...

www.foodallergy.org

 

[nicara]

Is Food Allergy a Disqualification for Military Service?

As food allergies and food-induced anaphylaxis become more prevalent across all age groups, these medical conditions will render an increasing fraction of young Americans ineligible to join the U.S. Armed Forces, while a growing number of service members will develop adult-onset food allergies...

www.foodallergy.org

So most likely a no since it’s severe? Heard AF might take severe reactions but idek anymore

 

[manojoblanco!]

Disqualifying only if documented anaphylaxis (is this your case?) otherwise good to go! I applied to USUHS and got a waiver for my shrimp allergy 🙂