RDML Via Nominated for 2nd Star
Per the Senate Nominations page this morning:
“The following named officer for appointment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Rear Adm. (lh) Darin K. Via, to be Rear Admiral”
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AY24 Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program
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SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 NURSE CORPS MEDICAL ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM
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APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN message solicits applications for the Academic Year
(AY) 2024 Nurse Corps Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (NC MECP)
selection board. The AY-24 NC MECP selection board will convene in the Fall
of 2023. NC MECP provides a path for Active Duty (AD) and Training and
Administration of the Reserve (TAR) enlisted Sailors and Marines in any
rating or military occupational specialty who already have some college
credit to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a commission in the
NC. Reserve Component enlisted Sailors in any status other than TAR are
not eligible.
2. Applications must be postmarked by 1 September 2023 and mailed to:
Commanding Officer
Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command
Attn: HMDT, 16th Floor
8955 Wood Road
Bethesda MD 20889-5611
Any additional required documentation not yet available for the original
application package must be received no later than 15 September
2023. Incomplete packages will not be reviewed by the board.
3. Reference (a), chapters 1, 2, and 5, provide application procedures and
requirements which should be read in their entirety. Additional application
information can be found via MyNavy Portal (MNP)
at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning-programs on
the NC MECP link. Applicants must not have reached their 42nd birthday by
the time of initial commission. Age waivers will not be granted. A Marine
administrative message will outline conditional release procedures for AD
Marines who are selected to participate in the program.
4. Amplifying information for the AY-24 NC MECP selection board:
a. Applicants assigned to a nuclear training command or who hold a
nuclear Navy enlisted classification and are applying for the
AY-24 NC MECP selection board must obtain conditional release from nuclear-
field duty prior to submitting their application for consideration. To
obtain a conditional release, an applicant must submit an Enlisted Personnel
Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) to the Nuclear Propulsion Program Management
Office (OPNAV N133) via their detailer.
b. Applicants not assigned to nuclear programs must submit a
NAVPERS 1306/7 to their enlisted community manager to obtain the conditional
release.
5. Once approved, the selection board results will be released and posted
via MNP at the NC MECP link.
6. Point of contact is Ms. Beverly D. Kemp, Naval Medical Leader and
Professional Development Command, who can be reached at (301) 319-4520/
DSN 285 or via e-mail at beverly.d.kemp.civ@health.mil.
7. This NAVADMIN message will remain in effect until superseded or
30 September 2024, whichever occurs first.
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Director of Mental Health, NMC San Diego – O5/O6
The position is open to Navy officers of all Corps at the O-5/O-6 level whose professional education and training demonstrate a fundamental understanding of mental health matters.
Interested candidates must be available to assume the position’s duties at NMRTC San Diego by October 1, 2023. Discussion with your Specialty Leader and Detailer, in conjunction with the application, is required. If interested and eligible, please submit a package containing a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, biography, PRIMS data, last three fitness reports, and letter(s) of recommendation (up to 3) no later than April 14, 2023. Interested officers should submit their package to HM1 Mark J. Jaquias.
A Doctor’s Day KevinMD Post from the OG CAPT Schofer – The power of self-appreciation: Why physicians need to start acknowledging their own contributions
Happy Doctor’s Day! Celebrate with an article by the Original Gangster CAPT Schofer, CAPT(r) Wendy “OG” Schofer, MC, USNR:
Seeking HPSP Interviewers and Board Members
The MC Chiefs Office is soliciting officers to serve as either HPSP interviewers or HPSP board members. These officers play a vital role in shaping the future of the Navy Medical Corps. Ideal candidates are O4 and above with board certification and operational experience, although all applicants will be considered. The Corps Chief’s office will provide training for all selected interviewers and board members. Applicants may only participate as interviewers or board members. The length of commitment is at least one year.
- Navy Recruiting Command contacts identified Medical Corps members directly for rolling interviews.
- HPSP Boards occur monthly, and a subset of board members will participate in each board. Please plan to participate in at least two boards each year.
Interested officers should submit their CV and Bio to CDR Robyn Treadwell by April 25, 2023. Please identify whether you want to be an interviewer or a board member.
Congrats to Captain Kimberly Davis, MC, USN – 2022 American Hospital Association Federal Award of Excellence
This award recognizes a senior federal healthcare executive whose leadership in directing and orchestrating innovative achievements has distinguished themselves by contributing substantially to the mission of the federal healthcare system. As Commander NMRTC San Diego and Director of Naval Medical Center San Diego, this award highlights her steadfast commitment to the organization. Bravo Zulu!
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