Author: Joel Schofer, MD, MBA, CPE
Navy Reserve to Test New Evaluation and Fitness Report System
What ever happened to the new fitness report system? This article says they are targeting a DEC 2021 rollout:
New Operational Medical Officer (OMO) Instruction is Out – You Now Apply for Flight, Dive, FMF, and Surface
BLUF – Officers will now not only apply for Flight Surgery or Undersea Medicine, but also Fleet Marine Force and Surface.
Attached is the new instruction that governs application for Operational Medical Officer (OMO) positions:
The old version only mentioned Flight Surgery (FS) and Undersea Medicine (UMO), but this one adds Surface and Fleet Marine Force (FMF), all under the banner of OMO. In addition, it creates the Undersea Medical Examiner, similar to the Aviation Medical Examiner, so that anyone who can’t complete UMO training has a landing spot if they can’t complete UMO training, similar to Flight. This is all part of our 5-year transition to straight-through GME, which will kick off at the next GME Selection Board, and residency trained physicians in support of the Fleet.
Anyone interested in this should read the instruction in its entirety as it is a complete re-write. Finally, anyone interested in applying for Surface or FMF opportunities in FY22 who does not already have that experience will be applying to a selection board like Flight and Dive always have. No longer do these simply go through the GMO Detailer.
If there are any questions after reading the instruction, please contact the POCs in the instruction or me.
SG’s Message – Thanksgiving in June? You Bet!
Esteemed Shipmates:
As we begin our journey back to a level of normalcy, I want to say thank you. Those who have deployed to support our fellow Americans, both on the USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy, and those integrated with civilian hospitals across this country. Thank you to everyone who kept our MTFs running and our training commands training. I recently visited the Hospital Corps School in San Antonio, TX and the Medical Education and Training Campus has trained throughout the pandemic, ensuring our ranks are replenished with highly qualified Hospital Corpsmen.
On June 17th, the Hospital Corps celebrates its 123rd year. To FORCM Roberts and our 26,000+ HMs, thank you for your dedication and selfless service. Throughout this pandemic, our Hospital Corpsmen have been shining examples of resilience, and exemplars of the high reliability behaviors we cherish. The future of our Corps is in great hands and continues to model our proud history and traditions that we honor each year.
Thank you to those who continue to support the Fleet and Fleet Marine Force. As of today, we have had only two ships, out of hundreds, that have adjusted operations for a period of time, and Marine Corps operations have continued without interruption throughout the pandemic. Thank you to those who deployed in support of the DSCA mission, providing vaccination support at FEMA Community Vaccination Centers across the country. Our Department of the Navy teams have given 1.4 million vaccinations, with DOD collectively administering nearly 5 million doses. I had the opportunity to visit several vaccination sites and a few RRRTs in action and witnessed first-hand, the extreme appreciation from our civilian counterparts and communities. Our Sailors continue to recognize the value of their services and the rewarding honor to support this global mission.
And finally, thank you to those who have received a vaccination to help end this pandemic. You are not only protecting yourself, but also your family, your unit, your community and the Navy. It’s been a long year and a half, but we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel (and it’s not a train). If you have not received your COVID-19 vaccination, please reconsider your decision and discuss with your local physician to identify the best option for your health and safety. Our people are our top priority and most valuable resource. Let’s do everything possible to protect each other.
Take care, be strong and continue to project medical power!
V/r,
SG
Bruce L. Gillingham, MD, CPE, FAOA
RADM, MC, USN
Surgeon General, U.S. Navy
Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
National Capital Consortium Transitional Year Internship Program Director – Applications Due June 23rd!
See the below message for all of the info. Any applicants must send their documents to me (Joel dot M dot Schofer dot Mil at Mail dot Mil) by COB 23 JUN 2021.
Good Morning,
Attached is the announcement/recruitment letter for the Program Director position for the NCC Transitional Year Internship:
The memorandum to the Surgeons General requests the widest dissemination of the announcement to ensure that all physicians desiring an assignment as a Program Director have the opportunity to apply.
Also attached is the DoD Policy and Selection Criteria for GME Program Directors, as well as the ACGME requirements for this position.
Please ensure this message reaches all DoD physicians who may meet the criteria for GME Program Directors.
Please note: Applicants are required to submit a CV and Letter of Intent to apply for the position.
An applicant’s CV must include a section about faculty development activities that they have done.
An applicant’s CV must demonstrate at least 3 years of documented education and/or administrative experience, as well as ongoing clinical activity in the (sub)specialty for which they are applying.
An applicant’s CV must demonstrate current board certification in the (sub)specialty in which they are applying. Current medical licensure must also be documented on the CV.
An applicant’s CV must demonstrate current ongoing scholarly activity.
The Letter of intent must include the candidate’s level of commitment to GME and the Program Director position, including the number of years they are willing to serve, and that if selected, that they will accept the position.
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