Executive Medicine
Executive Medicine AQD – Talking Points and Changes
The Corps Chief’s Office has providing talking points created by all the Corps related to changes for the 67A AQD executive medicine qualification. These changes are based on the cancellation of courses (clinic management, Tricare financial management executive program, and clinical informatics course) and the original intent of this congressional mandate for COs and XOs to have this AQD. This AQD update will be placed in the upcoming FY24 Course Catalog. Please use this when discussing with your community.
The email (usn.bethesda.navmedprodevctrmd.list.nmpdc-jmesp@health.mil) in the attached document is currently not working but Mr. Garrett’s team is working to ensure that it will be functional. In the short term, if any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Clinton A. Garrett (e-mail in the global).
Executive Medicine Opportunities in 2024
Please see the attached BUMEDINST 1412.1C with the requirements for applying for Executive Medicine positions. Clarifying information is available at https://esportal.med.navy.mil/bumed/m00/m00c/pages/executive-medicine.aspx.
Officers desiring to be screened must submit an application to NAVPERSCOM, Medical Officer Assignments (PERS-4415) containing the following documents by 15 June 2023:
(1) NAVMED 1412/1 Command Screening Application, fully completed.
(2) CO’s letter of recommendation. Template provided.
(3) An endorsement from the echelon 3 commander or immediate superior-in-charge (flag grade officer). Template provided.
(4) Curriculum vitae and biography.
Commander, Navy Personnel Command(PERS-4415) must receive application packages by 15 June 2023. Only applicants who submit a screening package before the deadline will be eligible for screening. The preferred application method is e-mail, with scanned copies of signed documents attached. Send all e-mails encrypted to protect personally identifiable information. An officer may submit an application via mail or facsimile (FAX) (signed copies only) when another more secure means is impossible. The appropriate address and FAX number are on the NAVMED 1412/1. The board will only consider complete applications received on time. An officer applying for executive medicine must complete an oral board before being considered by the command screening board. The oral board is a one-time requirement. However, an officer may reapply for command screening in a subsequent year if not recommended by an oral board for command screening. The oral board is conducted to determine understanding of and readiness for the command responsibilities.
Sitting XOs do not need to screen again, but you need an endorsement letter from your CO and a wish list with any special considerations that need to be considered (EFMP, dual mil, allergic to sunny places, etc.) by June 15, 2023.
Sitting COs, if requesting an extension, I will need a letter requesting the extension by June 15, 2023
Navy Senior Leadership Seminar – Online (NSLS-O)
Navy Postgraduate School |Navy Senior Leadership Seminar – June 12-16, 2023 (Online/Virtual)
Who: O-6, O-6 selects or high-potential O-5 officers who are on track for executive medicine
What: Navy Senior Leader Seminar – Online/Virtual (NSLS-O)
When: June 12-16, 2023 (only 1 seat for Navy Medicine Corps)
Where: Online via the Navy Postgraduate School – Center of Executive Education
Course Description: NSLS provides senior leaders with an intensive five-day executive education program that introduces the latest “best practices” in strategic planning, goal setting, strategic communication, effects-based thinking, risk management, financial management, and innovation. Learning is enhanced using case studies, small-team exercises, practical applications, seminar-style discussions, peer learning, and faculty presentations. Participants will be introduced to subject matter experts within DoD and industry, to include insights from senior Navy leaders and academic researchers. The course is designed to prepare participants to meet organizational challenges in their current and future assignments, and to empower them to become more effective change agents and better-informed stewards of the Navy’s resources. For more information about NSLS, please visit: https://nps.edu/web/cee/nsls
Prospective applicants should send a CV and BIO to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1200 Friday, April 7, 2023.
140th Interagency Institute for Federal Health Leaders – April 17-28, 2023
Who: Senior Medical Officers tracking toward Executive Medicine (O6 preferred, senior O5 acceptable)
What: 140th Interagency Institute for Federal Health Leaders (Medical Corps is limited to 2-3 seats)
When: April 17-28, 2023 (In-person)
Where: Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, 950 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington DC (centrally funded by NML&PDC)
Course Description: The purpose of the Interagency Institute for Health Leaders is to provide an opportunity for the seasoned, practicing federal health professional to examine current issues in health care policy and management and to explore their potential impact on the federal health care system. The faculty maximizes the learning experience by presenting materials resulting from research and experience, as well as examples and case studies from the contemporary national health policy decision-making process.
Prospective applicants should send a CV and BIO with Name, Rank, Position Title, USPS address, and best contact telephone number to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1200 EST Friday, March 3, 2023.
Instructions for Getting Exec Med, Expeditionary Med, and Managed Care AQDs During JMESP Website Outage
The Joint Medical Executive Skills Program (JMESP) formalizes the process designed to meet the congressional mandate (NDAA 1991, Sec. 8096) that no appropriated funds be used to fill the commander’s position at any Military Treatment Facility (MTF) with a healthcare professional unless the candidate can demonstrate professional administrative skills. This includes Commanding Officers, Executive Officers and TRICARE Lead Agents prior to assignment. The competencies were developed and implemented post-Gulf War (1991), when the MTFs were nearly emptied, there was a major reserve mobilization and those Active Duty and Reserve component officers that fleeted up into vacated executive billets were not as well prepared due to there not being a standardized set of competencies and behaviors to prepare leaders for such roles.
JMESP is not a course, but a process through which Officers are exposed to 36 executive competencies. The four areas reviewed for the Executive Medicine Additional Qualification Designator (67A AQD) are:
- Education: Master’s degree or higher (War College, Uniformed Services University, Navy Postgraduate School, etc.)
- Approved Courses: B-ROC, A-ROC, Joint Professional Military Education (JPME), C4, Lean Six Sigma, etc.
- Experience: (through MTF/operational billets held): Director, Department Head, Fleet Marine Forces, Expeditionary Medical Units, etc.
- Professional Certifications: Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), ANCC, etc.
JMESP AQDs and Additional Requirements
Here are the 3 AQDs:
67A Executive Medicine – This is the AQD required for those who want to screen for command.
67B Expeditionary Medicine – You need a warfare AQD, JPME I, and 7 Core and 7 Additional courses.
67G Managed Care – You have to have met all the requirements for the Exec Med AQD (67A) and have 1 year of managed care experience while assigned to the Defense Health Agency (DHA), TRICARE Regional Office (TRO), Markets (eMSM), eegion, or MTF business office.
Interim Process to Obtain the Exec Med AQD During Website Outage
The JMESP website is down due to a contract that expired June 30, 2022. During this interim period between cancellation and redeployment of the new website, the JMESP process will include the following steps:
- Officers provide their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and their awarding authority’s (AA) name. For Active Duty MC, MSC, and DC officers, provide your Detailer’s name; the AA for active NC is the NC Career Planner. For Reservists of all Corps, please provide your Reserve Affairs Officer’s name.
- JMESP staff will run the verification using their non-automated backup and respond either with remaining competencies that can hopefully be fulfilled through online courses or provide information on other ways competencies can fulfilled.
- If the officer is fully qualified, they will be copied on a verification email sent to the awarding authorities.
- If any remaining competencies are fulfilled through Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) courses, please send the JKO certificates or transcript upon completion. Once fully qualified, officers will be copied on a verification email sent to the awarding authorities.
* It usually takes 2-3 week for the AQD to appear in your record from the date of that e-mail.
Process to Obtain Ex Med and Manage Care AQDs
For Expeditionary Medicine (67B), please see the required course listing here (Note JPME1 is required for 67B):
You’ll need to prove to the JMESP staff that you met all the requirements.
For Managed Care (67G), please provide FITREPs that demonstrate 1 year of experience in Healthcare Business Operations at the Headquarters (DHA, BUMED, Region, or Market) or MTF. To protect PII, please redact your SSN and send files attached to an encrypted e-mail, when possible.
JMESP Contact Info
JMESP Staff E-mail (Navy) – usn.bethesda.navmedprodevctrmd.list.nmpdc-jmesp@mail.mil
Command and Milestone Application Deadline Extended to 22 JUN 2022
Given the release of the O6 results today, PERS will be extending the due date for Command and Milestone screening packages until COB on Wednesday, 22 JUN 2022.
Submit applications using https://esportal.med.navy.mil/bumed/m00/m00c/Pages/executive-medicine.aspx.
Direct any specific questions to any of the Deputy Corps Chiefs.
FY23 Command and Milestone Application Process
Below is the info from the Corps Chief’s Office, but don’t forget about my post about how to match in Executive Medicine as another resource:
The deadline for applications is 15 JUN 2022:
- The updated command/executive medicine instruction, milestone note, application forms, and FY23 opportunities lists are below.
- New this year – applications will be uploaded to PERS via the Executive Medicine SharePoint site. This is for both first time applicants and “banked officers.” The deadline is 15 JUN 2022 for everyone.
- Any questions regarding eligibility should be directed to your respective Detailer or Deputy Corps Chief.
- There will likely be updates to the opportunities lists. If you see something you don’t think is correct, please let you Deputy know so that they can address it.
- If you haven’t been previously screened, you need to make sure your officer record is up to date. If you need guidance updating your record for the screening board, go here.
Upload applications and find more information on the process here:
https://esportal.med.navy.mil/bumed/m00/m00c/Pages/executive-medicine.aspx
Here are the files: