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DIO & Chair of GME Committee at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton – O5/O6 Medical Corps
Applications are now being accepted for the position of DESIGNATED INSTITUTIONAL OFFICIAL (DIO) AND CHAIRPERSON OF GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (GMEC) at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP).
The DIO/GMEC Chair is responsible to the Commanding Officer as liaison and subject matter expert related to Graduate Medical Education (GME); for establishing and maintaining command GME and GMEC policies; for administration of GME programs and assuring compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Common, Specialty/Subspecialty-specific programs, and Institutional Requirements; for preparing the command for ACGME and other accrediting organizations’ institutional inspections; and for oversight of the command training agreements. The direct area of responsibility includes Chairing the GMEC and oversight for family medicine and dental residencies and the sports medicine fellowship.
The position is open to officers at the O-5/O-6 level (Medical Corps only) who have an interest in Graduate Medical Education and Executive Medicine. The selected individual is expected to assume the responsibilities in the July 2023 timeframe.
The preferred candidate should have the following:
1. Prior core faculty, program director or associate program director experience in an ACGME accredited residency or fellowship
2. An understanding of ACGME common and specific program requirements
3. Track record of superior performance in previous leadership positions
4. Flexibility to work extended hours as mission dictates
5. Desire to maintain clinical practice while serving as DIO
6. Dedication to process improvement
7. Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
8. Desire to assist others with career development
9. Commitment to the strategic imperative of NHCP, San Diego Market, DHA and Navy Medicine
10. 10) Meet height/weight standards
Prospective applicants must contact their detailer in advance of applying to ensure support for PCS or extension if selected to the position. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, CV, last 3 fitness reports and BIO to: CAPT Meg Bayard NLT 27 JAN 2023.
Executive Director, Defense Health Board, DHA – O6
The Director, Defense Health Agency (DHA) requests Service nominations to fill the O-6 level position of Executive Director, Defense Health Board (DHB), Defense Health Agency. The Executive Director organizes, facilitates, and directs the activities of over 50 special government employee health care subject matter experts to provide independent advice of the Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, and Director, Defense Health Agency, to maximize the health, safety, and effectiveness of the United States Armed Forces.
The candidate must have a doctorate of medicine with a Master’s degree (or higher) in Public Health, or health discipline requiring a thesis/dissertation, or a doctorate of philosophy in health discipline. The assignment is 36 months, and the desired report date is August 2023, with early reporting authorized.
Prospective Medical Corps applicants should send a CV and BIO to CAPT Rhett Barrett NLT 1200 EST, Friday, January 20, 2023.
BUSHMASTER 2023 – Save the Date
Good morning everyone,
As we start the new year, I want to share the 2023 Bushmaster dates with you for long range planning. Reminder – travel is on the day prior to starting and is funded by USU. I will send out a call for volunteers in late Spring and ask you to submit your availability on a Google Form.
Iteration 1: 7-11 OCT 2023
Iteration 2: 16-20 OCT 2023
For anyone located in the National Capital Region, we are recruiting additional instructors for our local courses. Please let me know if you would like more information on any of these other Department of Military and Emergency Medicine educational activities:
Point of Care Ultrasound (monthly)
Combat Medical Skills (monthly)
Emergency Medicine Clerkship skills lab (monthly)
Advanced Combat Medical Experience (TCCC course held in early August)
Wishing you all health and happiness this year!
Leslie
Leslie Vojta, MD, Lt Col, USAF, MC
Associate Chair for Education
Military Medicine 200 Module Director
Operation Bushmaster (MFP202) Academic Director
Office C-1079A
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