Education
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholars Program
Any academics should consider applying for this program. It is funded by ABMS and would go a long way toward setting you up for a career in academics and research. It is these kind of things that differentiate you from the pack on FITREPs, when you are competing on a promotion board, and for future career milestones like Program Director or Specialty Leader:
ABMS Visiting Scholars Program
Program Information
Background and Purpose
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholars Program is a one-year, part-time program that is intended to provide exposure to the fields of professional assessment and education, quality improvement (QI), and regulatory policy while promoting research and scholarship in areas related to Board Certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification (CC) that are important to the ABMS Member Boards Community.
Scholar Benefits
- Scholars receive support from ABMS leadership to enhance their research projects related to Board Certification and MOC/CC
- Scholars receive a unique education about current ABMS issues and initiatives through interactive monthly videoconferences and in-person meetings with health care and Member Board Community leaders
- Scholars receive an introduction to the ABMS Member Boards Community through in-person participation in committee meetings, conferences and forums, and discussions with leadership
- Scholars are linked to appropriate contacts within ABMS and the Member Boards Community who will assist with the spread and scale of the scholars’ research projects
- Scholars will have ongoing engagement with the ABMS Member Boards Community through an alumni network
Who Should Apply?
The program is open to junior faculty including assistant professors and instructors, fellows, residents, medical students, public health students, graduate students and PhDs in health services research and other relevant disciplines who are working on or developing a research project related to Board Certification and MOC/CC.
Brochure
Download the Visiting Scholars brochure to learn more about the program.
Become an ABMS Visiting Scholar
Application
The Visiting Scholars Program is extremely competitive; a well-prepared application and carefully selected references are key components to a successful application.
Download the full application here to review the questions before submitting. Have the following materials prepared before beginning the application process:
- Your current CV
- 2 -3 letters of recommendation, specifically at least one from your research mentor and one from your program supervisor
Applications are due by midnight, May 31, 2016.
For questions or concerns, please contact the ABMS Research and Education Foundation at ABMSVisitingScholars@abms.org.
New Masters in Health Administration Executive Clinical Leadership Track
There is a new program for officers who want to pursue a Masters in Health Administration while on active duty. The program is described in this white paper, and the Navy point-of-contact for the program is CAPT Lynn T. Downs. I don’t usually put people’s contact info in public posts, so just check the global e-mail directory for her e-mail address if you have questions.
Of note, to apply for this program you must do so through the Graduate Medical Education Selection Board. You can read about my thoughts on advanced degrees here:
Fleet Seminar Program NAVADMIN Released
There are many ways to get Joint Professional Military Education I (JPME I). You can do it on-line, via CD-ROM, by attending a war/service college full-time (cheat sheet here), or by attending a distance learning program where you live. This last option, run by the Naval War College, is called the Fleet Seminar Program.
In brief, you attend class once/week from September to May. Once you are done with all three courses, you have JPME I. And if you complete 9 additional credits in a concentration area you can get a Masters degree from the War College without ever having to attend it full-time.
Here is the application information:
USUHS Associate Dean for Research – CAPT/CAPT(s)
Here is the position announcement. Contact your Detailer or Specialty Leader if interested.
Deputy Director, Education and Training, M7 BUMED – CAPT/CAPT (s)
Here is the position description/announcement. If you’re interested, contact your Specialty Leader or Detailer:
This position, Deputy Director, M7 reports to Director, Total Force, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). We value and create an environment where quality is maximized through excellence in patient care, graduation education, research, and professional development. We optimize patient access to care that is timely and comprehensive. We maximize enterprise and individual productivity while improving data quality.
The Incumbent serves as Deputy Director, Education and Training, responsible for Education and Training policy, resourcing and oversight at the enterprise level. Incumbent must have excellent speaking and writing skills, collaborative nature, ability to represent Navy Medicine Education and Training with authority in multi-agency settings and must be skilled in leading a high-functioning team.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Senior Education and Training advisor to Director, Total Force.
- Pre-briefs for Surgeon General and Deputy Surgeon General in preparation for high-level meetings/congressional testimony.
- Sets M7 strategic goals in alignment with SGs priorities.
- Educates stakeholders in the development of education and training requirements development and validation.
- Represents Navy Medicine on tri-Service/multi-agency committees and working groups, most notably the Defense Health Agency Education and Training Shared Service Working Group.
- Coordinates and approves responses to RFIs and taskers.
- Ensures M7 collaboration and communication across BUMED codes.
- Ensures close communication and collaboration with NMETC.
- Leads a small, highly-functioning team.
- Personally prepares briefs, presentations and point papers.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge and Experience with Navy Medicine education and training organizations and systems.
- Experience working in a tri-Service/multi-agency environment.
- Must be able to recognize and communicate long-term consequences of decisions.
- Must be able to think strategically and globally.
- Must be able to maximize interoperability while maintaining Navy equities.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Previous BUMED and policy development experience.
Want to Transfer Your GI Bill? DO IT NOW!!!
Here is an article from the Military Officers Association of America that details some upcoming cuts to the housing benefit association with GI Bill transfers. Bottom line…if you want to do a transfer, you should do it now. Here is the GI Bill website that tells you about transfer. Here is the OPNAV instruction as well.
Navy Legislative Fellowship NAVADMIN Released
This NAVADMIN solicits applications for the 2017 Navy Legislative Fellowship Program. The Legislative Fellows Program allows naval officers, senior enlisted and Department of the Navy civilians to broaden their understanding of the legislative process and the operation of the U.S. Congress through a year-long full-time assignment to the office of a Member of the House of Representatives or the Senate. The Legislative Fellows Program also enhances the Navy’s ability to fulfill its role in the national policy development process.
2. This is a highly competitive program. Applicants records must reflect sustained superior performance and potential for future assignments in critical billets. Upon completion of the program, officers earn a Legislative Additional Qualification Designator. Additionally, there is an opportunity to earn a Legislative Studies Certificate through a sponsoring agency.
3. Military Applicants. Participation is open to unrestricted line officers, restricted line officers, and staff corps officers in the permanent grades of O-3 through O-5. Enlisted participation is open to all rates in the permanent grades of E-7 through E-9. The selection process will focus on individual performance, promotion potential, academic and subspecialty qualifications, needs of the Navy, and availability for follow-on assignment. Officers with permanent change of station orders already issued will not be considered.
a. Applicants must be available for Permanent Change of Station assignment to Washington, DC, from November 2016 through December 2017. During the fellowship, officers and senior enlisted will be assigned to the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) for administrative purposes. Upon execution of orders, fellows agree to serve for three years following completion or termination of the fellowship. A follow-on utilization tour in legislative affairs is preferred (making career timing an important consideration), but depends on community-specific billet requirements, needed
officer progression, and availability of legislative assignments. All officer applicants must contact their detailers for counseling on the career impact of participation in the Legislative Fellowship Program.
b. Submit applications via e-mail to the OLA point of contact no later than 29 April 2016. Program information and submission guidance are available on the Navy legislative affairs website.
c. Points of contact are LCDR Nicole Williams, Navy Fellows Program Manager, OLA, who can be reached at (703) 697-2885/DSN 227 or via e-mail at nicole.williams3(at)navy.mil; and LCDR Angelin Graham, PERS-440, who can be
reached at (901) 874-4056/DSN 882 or via e-mail at angelin.graham(at)navy.mil.
Senior War College Opportunities
PERS is looking for officers interested in a one year tour at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island to earn their masters degree in national security and strategic studies. Classes start the summer of 2016. Orders can be accompanied; payback is 2 years that can be paid concurrently with other obligations. This education will help officers working in Operational and Executive Medicine leadership positions. Graduation from the NWC can also open the doors to eligibility to some higher level Operational Med opportunities.
To be eligible, members must have completed JPME 1. If interested, please contact your Detailer ASAP.
Website: https://www.usnwc.edu/
Deputy Division Chief (O5/O6), Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Education and Training Directorate
The Medical Officer historically fills the Deputy Division Chief position and is considered a leadership position within the DHA Education and Training Directorate. The member should be in the grade of O-5/O-6. General Surgery is the primary choice followed by Emergency Medicine. The position will be vacant 01 June 2016, and a replacement is required. It is preferred that the physician have operational experience and clinical relevance in trauma or critical care. The duty location is Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The position encompasses the following responsibilities:
-Deputy Division Chief of unique Tri-Service training organization, consisting of 104 Army, Navy, and Air Force service members, DoD civilians, and contractors.
-Responsible as the Medical Director for 33 resident and non-resident courses.
-As the Medical Director responsible for validating course curriculum in the Combat Casualty Care Course (C4) which serves as a military unique curriculum for the Services.
-Program manager and instructor for Advanced Trauma Life Support.
-Program manager and instructor for Emergency War Surgery.
-Program manager and instructor Advanced Burn Life Support.
Interested applicants please contact your Detailer ASAP.
O5/O6 Position at National Defense University
There is a nominative position for a O-5/O-6 physician. If you read the position description you'll see that you serve as a provider in their clinic for 1 year, and then you are a student for the 2nd year. They are primarily looking for a primary care provider due to the duties required in the clinic. Anyone interested should contact their Detailer or Specialty Leader no later than 15 February 2016.
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