BUMED Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) Position
The BUMED CMIO position is opening in Summer 2022 and we are looking for a relief. See attached PD for requirements. Interested applicants should send a CV/Bio to the Senior Detailer, CAPT Wayne Smith, by COB 6 DEC 2021.
December Continuous MC Symposium Lecture – 7 DEC- 1200 Eastern
Please join us for the next installment of the Continuous Medical Corps Symposium. We will be having a presentation from CDR Alex Holston, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, on MHS Genesis. This will be a great opportunity for those with Genesis experience to share what they’ve seen and those who are still awaiting the transition to hear from the experts. The lecture will be on 07 Dec at 1200 EST via MS Teams (link is on the MC Sharepoint). Please disseminate this information widely to encourage maximum participation.
November Sailor-to-Sailor Newsletter
Shipmates,
The November Sailor-to-Sailor newsletter is here! This month, we spotlight updates to opportunities for enlisted women in the Submarines community, the publication of the new MILPERSMAN and how it impacts the administration of limited duty, we take look at Warrior Toughness in the fleet, and details on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Here’s a link to the newsletter: https://go.usa.gov/xeZeH
Other stories in this month’s edition include:
– CNRC’s Plans for force-Wide Efficiency, Mobility and Recruiter Agility
– Signature Behaviors Highlighted During COE Month
– Application Deadlines set for NETC’s Alaska Sea Services Scholarship
Again, here’s the link to the newsletter: https://go.usa.gov/xeZeH
If you have questions or comments about the newsletter, you can reach us at MyNavyHR@navy.mil or on our social media properties @MyNavyHR on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to have their voices heard.
V/r,
MyNavy HR
USU Assistant Dean for Recruitment – O5/O6 Medical Corps Only
Below is the request for nominations to fill the USU School of Medicine Assistant Dean for Recruitment position:
Anyone interested must submit their materials to me at Joel dot M dot Schofer dot mil < at > mail dot mil by COB 18 NOV, including a military bio. Note that ALL APPLICATIONS MUST COME TO AND THROUGH ME and are not to be sent directly to USU.
Sorry for the quick turn, but it took us a while to make sure there was actually a billet to support the Navy nomination if they are selected.
I’m on the WarDocs Podcast!
Here are the links:
Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wardocs-the-military-medicine-podcast/id1574361588
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/23mPPi7Qdlg6SJPB0vQRdl?si=Vb_dQictRUKkmHja8bQzbg
Here is the episode summary:
Dr. Schofer currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the Medical Corps (MC) at the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED).
In this episode Dr. Schofer shares his insights and stories from deployed experiences from OEF/OIF both as a General Medical Officer and later as an Emergency Medicine physician aboard the USS Pearl Harbor supporting the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. He has extensive experience as a senior Navy Medicine leader in multiple advisory roles and he describes the many tools he has created to support Navy MC officers development and promotion such as a podcast, a blog and a website http://www.MCCareer.org that already has over a million unique hits.
He describes his experience as the Commander of the Joint Medical Group and Joint Task Force Surgeon at GTMO and he shares what he learned as a NATO representative for the US on an Emergency Medicine expert panel.
At the end of the podcast there is a special bonus segment for Navy MC officers that covers some important advice about professional military education for military physicians. He also relates some of his experiences in Navy Medicine obtaining an MBA degree and becoming a Certified Physician Executive. Lot of pearls- Don’t miss it!
Find out more about Dr. Schofer at wardocspodcast.com/guest-bios and visit our webpage and become part of Team WarDocs at wardocspodcast.com.
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SECDEF’s Veterans Day Message
Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Veterans Day Nov. 10, 2021
On behalf of the men and women of the Department of Defense — those currently serving — I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who have come before us.
Veterans Day is a unique opportunity for us to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of our predecessors, to recognize the broad shoulders upon which we now stand. In peace and in war, spanning generations all the way back to the very founding of this country, fellow Americans have defended our democracy, advanced our security interests, fought our wars and preserved our way of life.
Some never returned to society the same as when they left home for boot camp. Some never returned at all. But all of them, living and dead, are owed a great debt. And all of them – as well as their families – are due our deepest respect.
That’s why we in the Department of Defense continue to partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure the transition to civilian life is as seamless as possible for everyone serving today. And it’s why we are working so hard to provide the best medical and mental health care possible for those whose military service has concluded. We must prove capable of treating the wounds we see, as well as the ones we cannot see.
We must also ensure, as a nation, that the growth, development and opportunities for veterans persist well after they take off the uniform. From education to employment opportunities, we in the Department will continue to make sure our transitioning members understand fully and can secure the benefits available to them and to their families.
And we thank those families as well, for they served our country every bit as our veterans did. Through frequent moves and deployments and the stress and strain of everyday military life, they made possible what our troops made possible for national defense.
Finally, we should remember that many veterans still serve this country. From community volunteering to leadership at the highest levels in both the private and public sectors, veterans make an enormous difference. They run companies. They run non-profits. They run for office. They still lead and inform and motivate others to succeed and to serve.
On this Veterans Day, I hope that lesson in particular is one not lost on anyone. And I take comfort in knowing that in communities large and small across this land, the American people continue to find ways to reach out and support our veterans – who they know as their neighbors and teachers and coaches and friends.
So, to our predecessors — our veterans and your brave families — thank you for the service you rendered in uniform and for that service you still render our great country. We honor you today, and we remember you always.
Veteran’s Day Message from the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
MHS Colleagues,
Each year, we pause on Veterans Day to recognize the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. America’s brave military men and women, past and present, represent the very best of us. Their courage, love of country, and willingness to serve are ideals to which we should all aspire.
For the Military Health System, it’s also a reminder of the trust that has been placed in each of us to deliver a level of care that they deserve and have earned. We have the unique privilege of honoring their legacies not just one day, but every day—and throughout their lives.
Caring for our nation’s veterans is a role in which I’ve always taken a great deal of pride. It’s a sacred responsibility, and one in which the MHS continues to make a measurable and lasting impact.
This is also a day to recognize military families. The family members of the MHS are every bit as vital to meeting our readiness and national security mission. They, too, have served and sacrificed, and have earned our care and support when they need it.
Finally, to my veteran colleagues, thank you!
Your leadership and experience are essential to continuing to move the MHS forward. You strengthen our work with a perspective few can provide. I learn from you and am inspired by your example every day.
Wherever you find yourself this Veterans Day, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on those we’ve lost, those still with us, and of course those who are within our care.
Our obligation to our service members and their families doesn’t end when they’re out of uniform. And our mission affords us a tremendous opportunity to give back and provide the post-service support these heroes deserve.
Happy Veterans Day! And thank you for your service.
Terry
Terry Adirim, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense – Health Affairs
Department of Defense
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