Director, Center for Global Health Engagement at USUHS – CAPT/CAPT(s) Only
Here is the call to fill this position by 1 OCT 2017:
USUHS Request Memo – Nominations for CGHE Director
Candidates need to route their CV/BIO and letter of intent (including three references) to BUMED via their Specialty Leader by 20 June.
NOTE – All Navy nominations must come through BUMED.
How to Get Up-To-Date on DVD if You are Deploying
If you want to get a copy of Up-To-Date on DVD because you are deploying, you just have to send your mailing address to:
Robin.Vello <at> wolterskluwer.com
Military Times Article – VA to Use DOD’s Electronic Medical Records System
Here is a link to the article:
Military Times Article – Blended Retirement: Should I Make the Switch?
Here’s a link to another article about the new blended retirement system (BRS):
Director, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute – CAPT/CAPT(s)
Here is the announcement looking for the next Director of the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute. Any interested parties should send their CV/BIO/Letter of Intent and three references to CDR Frank Mullens (in the BUMED global address book) for consideration. The report no later than date is June 2018. All applicants should have Specialty Leader/Detailer concurrence.
NOTE – applicants are not to submit an application directly to USU. All nominees from the Navy must come from BUMED.
Guest Post: Important Update Regarding Disability Insurance for Active Duty Military Doctors and Dentists
[Editor’s Note: This is a guest post/update from the company that was able to get me supplemental disability insurance (DI), which can be a challenge when you are Active Duty. I have no current financial relationship with them and they did not pay for this post, although in the past I received some restaurant gift cards when referring people to them. I asked them to provide it so they could explain recent changes in the disability insurance market for Active Duty personnel. If you want to read about DI, you can go to my Personal Finance page or some other posts like this one or this one.]
As you are likely aware, as a physician/dentist, your greatest asset is your ability to practice your specialty. Military physicians and dentists are not completely protected in the event they become disabled. Those who are informed of this risk exposure have been able to insure themselves by establishing individual disability insurance. Currently, there are two companies offering specialty specific coverage to military physicians/dentists; MassMutual and Lloyd’s of London. Of the two, MassMutual is the only one which offers a non-cancelable and guaranteed renewable policy to age 65. This type of policy cannot be canceled by the company, have its premiums and/or contractual provisions modified, exclusions added, etc. This is the type of policy we recommend to all physicians and dentists regardless of military status. MassMutual has eliminated this policy’s availability in all states except the following:
- California
- New York
- Florida
- Connecticut
- Montana
If you reside in one of these states and wish to protect yourself by obtaining the type of policy that will protect your medical career in the event of disability while you are in the military and while you are out, it is highly advisable to act now. To protect your medical career in the event of disability, please contact us below:
Andy G. Borgia, CLU (andyb@di4mds.com)
D.K. Unger (dku@di4mds.com)
10505 Sorrento Valley Rd., # 250
San Diego, California 92121
888-934-4637
858-523-7511 after 5pm
858-622-1883 fax
Blended Retirement Opt-In Course on Joint Knowledge Online
I might be the only person who reads his entire LES every month, and I noticed this on May’s LES:
THE BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM OPT-IN COURSE (2 HRS) (COURSE #J3OP-US1332) IS NOW AVAILABLE VIA JKO AT HTTPS://JKODIRECT.JTEN.MIL/ THE COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE SERVICE MEMBERS INFORMATION FOR MAKING A DECISION ABOUT WHICH DOD RETIREMENT SYSTEM BEST MEETS THEIR NEEDS. THIS IS MANDATORY FOR ALL OPT-IN ELIGIBLE SERVICE MEMBERS.
Fitreps in 18 Minutes
Here is the Powerpoint and screencast of a lecture I gave on Fitreps a few weeks ago at the NMCSD Transition to Practice Symposium for all the graduating residents and fellows. Without audience participation, the lecture went from 30 minutes down to 18. Enjoy!
Navy Medicine FY18 Milestone Opportunities
Here is a document that lists all of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Officer-in-Charge (OIC) opportunities:
Here is the post with the application procedures:
FY18 Officer-in-Charge (OIC) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Application Information
Bono: New TRICARE Laws, Contracts to Drive ‘Historic’ Reforms
Here is a link to another summary of comments made by VADM Raquel Bono, Director of the Defense Health Agency, about the future of the Military Health System:
Bono: New TRICARE Laws, Contracts to Drive ‘Historic’ Reforms
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