Author: Joel Schofer, MD, MBA, CPE
Navy Representative to AMSUS (Society for Federal Health Professionals) – O5/O6 in NCR
BUMED is seeking an officer (0-5/0-6) to serve as programmatic lead for the Navy and Marine Corps to oversee, organize, and support the 2024 AMSUS Annual Meeting, February 12-15 at National Harbor, Maryland.
Duties include attending virtual meetings with AMSUS, fellow services, DHA, USU, etc., working with the SG’s Office on the plenary and breakout presentations, and assisting with award and poster session submissions.
If interested and have questions, please get in touch with CAPT Mark Herwitz (incumbent, contact in the global).
Department of Defense Approves Policy to Reimburse Pet Expenses Due to a Permanent Change of Station
The Department of Defense has approved a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, like pet shipping or quarantine fees, incurred by Service members during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). As of January 1, 2024, military Service members going through a PCS within the continental United States can be reimbursed up to $550 for one household pet, either cat or dog, and up to $2,000 for moves to or from a location outside the continental United States to cover costs related to the transportation of a pet.
The Services estimate that this new allowance may be used by an estimated 227,000 Service members. Historically, Service members paid the majority of out-of-pocket expenses to transport pets when assigned to a new duty station. This policy reduces that financial burden while recognizing the important role a pet plays in a military family’s household.
2023 MHS Award for the Advancement of Women Physicians in Military Medicine (AAWPMM)
Nomination packages are being solicited for the AAWPMM. This award honors outstanding physicians who have made significant contributions to the advocacy of female physicians whose behavior, example, or success can be emulated by others, especially by younger female physicians. One junior leader (O3-O4) and one senior leader (O5-O6) per Service will be selected.
Packages will include: a letter of recommendation from the nominee’s CO, nomination form, and CV (limited to 3 pages), and must be submitted as ONE single pdf. Send completed packages to LCDR Laura Barrett at Laura dot Barrett < at > usuhs dot edu by 15 Aug 2023.
Continuous MC Symposium – CVs with Dr. Servey – 21 JUN at 1200 EST
The next Continuous Medical Corps Symposium is on Wed. 21 Jun from 1200-1300 EST.
– Dr. Jessica Servey from USU will give a seminar on CVs.
– Please have a copy of your CV ready so that you can make the most of this session.
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