Author: Joel Schofer, MD, MBA, CPE
FY23 Leadership Course Catalog
The annual Medical Corps leadership course catalog is attached. Please direct inquiries and applications to the Career Planner, CAPT Rhett Barrett (contact in the global).
DMS Position at NMC Portsmouth – O5/O6
You MUST have your Detailer’s clearance to apply if you are not already at NMCP or don’t already have orders to PCS there. Details are in this document, and applications are due 21 NOV 2022:
Upcoming Promo Board Prep Session – Microsoft Teams – 21 OCT at 1200 EDT

Barring technical difficulties, the session will be recorded and available on YouTube and on this blog.
NMFDC September Newsletter
ALCON,
On behalf of the Naval Medical Force Development Center (NMFDC), please see the attached September 2022 NMFDC Newsletter.
This month’s newsletter:
- Features an NMFDC Pulse Check encouraging Navy Medicine stakeholders to share their feedback on the NKSA process and readiness visibility and assessment. Please provide the NMFDC with your feedback by 31 October 2022.
- Presents the NMFDC “Graphic of the Month“ on the High Reliability Organization (HRO) principle of “Preoccupation with Failure.” This graphic is the first of a 5-part series highlighting the HRO principles.
- Spotlights key takeaways from the recent NMFDC site visit to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Fort Belvoir.
- Shares an interview with CAPT Melissa Austin (Commanding Officer, NMRTC Fort Belvoir) on readiness reporting progress and challenges at NMRTC Fort Belvoir, policy, and organizational alignment.
Please feel free to share this newsletter with other relevant Navy Medicine stakeholders and those interested in the NMFDC’s efforts.
Very Respectfully,
The Naval Medical Force Development Center