Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) Virtual Library OpenAthens Self-Registration Form

This OpenAthens account provides off-network access to the high-quality, evidence-based medical, nursing, and allied health information resources provided by the Defense Health Agency (DHA). It can also be used as a workaround to access library resources when experiencing problems with direct IP access while on the DHA network. Only those listed below are authorized to register.

  • AFMS service members
  • Service members in a medical-related Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)
  • Civilians or contractors stationed at a U.S. Air Force medical-related facility to include research institutes and laboratories, environmental health centers, schools, and training activities, etc.
  • Volunteers at a U.S. Air Force medical treatment facilities involved in direct patient care

Authorized users must register for OpenAthens with their health.mil or us.af.mil email address.


If temporary staff, enter the date your contract, placement, rotation or secondment will end.



If you have any problems registering, please contact: usaf.jbsa.59-mdw.mbx.afms-medical-library@health.mil

The CAPTCHA may not work while on the DHA network. If the CAPTCHA does not work, please register for your Athens account using the form found on this URL: https://safe.menlosecurity.com/https://register.openathens.net/airforcemedicine.af.mil/register