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Brigade Commander, F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University – 01 JUL 2026
USU, Brigade Commander– President requests qualified candidates for the Brigade commander position. Candidates must be in the grade of 0-6. Candidate must have character traits to represent the University within the DoD, the federal government and within the academic community. The candidate will serve as a role-model of a career-oriented military health professional and is eligible for a faculty appointment at the level of assistant professor or above. The candidate has demonstrated the ability to led successfully within the complex military environment and has previous success in a military command and in an academic setting are preferred, though not required. The candidate is available for a three-year assignment. The desired report date is NLT than 1 Jul 2026.
Nomination Package Requirements: Command endorsement letter, CV, letter of intent, up to three supplemental letters of recommendation and copies of the last three performance reports. The letter of intent should include a summary of military and civilian education, assignment history and the names with contact information of three references with names and contact information. The letter of intent must include the candidate’s commitment to USU and that, if selected, they will accept the job.
Fully completed and combined nomination packages will be emailed to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1200 EST Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
Executive Medicine Slating Cycle
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 15th. 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
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.
Milestone and Executive Medicine Q&A Panel
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
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). Applications for these positions will be due 15 June.
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.
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