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Executive Medicine Slating Cycle

Posted on April 30, 2025 Updated on April 30, 2025

Slating has begun. Attached are the instructions for the command and milestone slates. A new SEM instruction will be out soon. The positions available on all lists are being finalized by PERS-4415. When complete, the lists will be available on the Executive Medicine SharePoint page – https://esportal.med.navy.mil/bumed/m00/m00c/pages/executive-medicine.aspx . The FY26 opportunities list, application forms, and the link to upload applications are being updated and will be posted no later than May 15^th. Applications for these positions will be due 15 June 2025. The Corps Chiefs Office will be hosting a question & answer session a week from today to discuss these positions and the slating process. A flyer for the Executive Medicine Q+A Panel is attached. 

Background:

The Office of the Corps Chiefs is pleased to announce an Executive Medicine Q&A Panel for officers in Navy Medicine interested in pursuing Command, SEM, and/or Milestone leadership.

Purpose:

BUMED Corps Chief’s Office is hosting a panel to relay important Executive Medicine information for Slating season and answer questions from potential applicants. Discussion will surround CO/XO, SEM, and Milestone positions. Applications for these positions will be due 15 June.

The 5Ws are as follows:

Who: Officers in Navy Medicine interested in pursuing Command, SEM, and/or Milestone leadership. 

What: Executive Medicine Q&A Panel

When: Monday, 05 May 25 l 1130-1230 EST

Where: MS Teams l Link: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_38532b7bb0dd4374bf572148fd68d3da%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228903a443-af33-4ed4-acf5-ee613bcb2f59%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22533283ac-9031-432d-8242-a61c0bdc94aa%22%7d

Why: BUMED Corps Chief’s Office is hosting a panel to relay important Executive Medicine information for Slating season. Discussion will surround CO/XO, SEM, and Milestone positions. RDML Walter Brafford and CAPT Kris Hodapp will host opening remarks (1130-1145 EST). 

During the Panel, participants will:

•             Gain valuable insights into the different Executive Medicine opportunities and have an overview of the application and screening process.

•             Have the opportunity to ask questions and receive direct answers from Corps Deputies.