leadership
Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute (JMESI) – CAPSTONE for MHS Leaders Course
Who: Senior Medical Officers (O-6, O-6 selects or high-potential O-5 officers who are on track for executive medicine)
What: Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute (JMESI) – CAPSTONE for MHS Leaders Course
When: Nov 13-16, 2023 (Virtual – only 6 seats for Medical Corps)
Course Description: The Capstone Course is designed to be a pinnacle event for recently assigned senior military treatment facility commanders, lead agents, and senior medical department officers in key staff positions who will benefit from exposure to and familiarity with entities that shape the MHS. The course provides participants with exposure to the operations of the various organizations within the Department of Defense, pertinent congressional staffs, and the offices of the three Surgeons General. Participation in the Capstone Course will enhance the understanding of how national healthcare policies are formed, and by whom, and how they are implemented and put into operation.
Additional details and objectives can be found here:
https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Education-and-Training/LEADS/JMESI
Prospective applicants should send a CV, BIO and Rank, Name, Current position, Work address, Work phone and Email address to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1600 EST, Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute – Intermediate Executive Skills Course – 16-19 OCT 2023 (Virtual)
Who: O3 (LT)/O4 (LCDR) MHS personnel serving in an intermediate-level leadership position within a DHA MTF
What: JMESI Intermediate Executive Skills Course (IESC)(Medical Corps is limited to 7-8 seats)
When: October 16-19, 2023 (VIRTUAL)
Where: JKO online modules and virtual platform learning with instructors located at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Course Description: The Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute Intermediate Executive Skills Course (JMESI-IES) provides education and training on leadership and management skills necessary to successfully serve in an intermediate-level leadership position within a DHA medical treatment facility (MTF). The course is designed to facilitate the attainment of selected Joint Medical Executive Skills core competencies as identified by a Tri-Service review board of MHS senior leaders.
The course consists of 14 web-based training (WBT) modules available through Joint Knowledge Online (https://jkodirect.jten.mil) followed by a 4-day live, web-based video conference course hosted on Adobe Connect or MS Teams. MUST complete the pre-course prior to the course commencing. Nominees MUST be in a “virtual TAD” status and exempt from other duties for the course.
More information here: https://www.health.mil/Training-Center/LEADS/Intermediate-Executive-Skills
Prospective Medical Corps applicants should email name/rank, position title, work address, email address and work/cell phone to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1600 Friday, July 28, 2023. Applicants from other Corps can contact their Corps Chief’s Office.
141st Interagency Institute for Federal Health Leaders – 18-29 SEP 2023
Who: Senior Medical Officers tracking toward Executive Medicine (O6 preferred, senior O5 acceptable)
What: 141st Interagency Institute for Federal Health Leaders (Medical Corps is limited to 2-3 seats)
When: September 18-29, 2023 (In-person). Sessions are scheduled from 0800-1700 daily.
Where: Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, 950 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington DC (centrally funded by NML&PDC)
Uniform: The uniform is Khaki’s daily aside from SBD required for opening day, embassy visit and graduation day.
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. Funding details will be provided for selected applicants.
Prospective Medical Corps applicants should send a CV and BIO along in an email that includes rank/name, current position, work address, contact phone number and work email address to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1600 EST Thursday, August 3, 2023. Officers from other Corps can contact their Corps Chief’s Office.
Dual Hatted Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Operational Medical Officer and FMF Specialty Leader
We are currently accepting applications for the Fleet Marine Force Operational Medical Officer/ FMF Specialty Leader. Please note that this position is a combined position with the Director for Clinical Services at Marine Corps Headquarters, Health Services in Arlingon, VA. PCS is required. The FMF OMO Specialty Leader is unique in that providers from multiple specialties are represented and personnel may move in and out of the community throughout their careers. Qualifications for the position are as follows:
- O-5 or O-6 Medical Corps Officer
- Board Certified in Primary Specialty
- Be currently serving with or have served within the USMC Operational Forces at the level of Regimental Surgeon or higher (Major Subordinate Command Surgeon or higher preferred)
- Be within Navy height and weight standards without any PRT failures
- Be eligible for PCS to HQMC – Health Services in Arlington, Virginia Like other primary Specialty Leaders, the FMF OMO Specialty Leader engages in officer selection for training; mentorship within the community; and providing recommendations for the detailing process. Because of the unique nature of the FMF OMO community, additional responsibilities include
- Creation and maintenance of an OMO specific training pipeline
- Oversight of the FMFWO/QO program
- Participation in table top exercises
- Dual reporting to The Medical Officer of the Marine Corps and the Medical Corps Chief.
- The application cycle will close on 5/27/2022. Please send the following to CDR Robyn Treadwell and CDR Debra Buckland-Coffey as a single combined PDF document:
· Letter of Intent
· Bio
· CV
· OSR
· PSR
· Last 2 Fitreps
If you have any questions regarding the positions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the incumbent, CDR Debra Buckland-Coffey.
Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute (JMESI) – CAPSTONE for MHS Leaders Course (Virtual)
Who: Senior Medical Officers (O-6, O-6 selects or high-potential O-5 officers)
What: Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute (JMESI) – CAPSTONE for MHS Leaders Course
When: July 10-13, 2023 (Virtual – only 6 seats for Medical Corps)
Course Description: The Capstone Course is designed to be a pinnacle event for recently assigned senior military treatment facility commanders, lead agents, and senior medical department officers in key staff positions who will benefit from exposure to and familiarity with entities that shape the MHS. The course provides participants with exposure to the operations of the various organizations within the Department of Defense, pertinent congressional staffs, and the offices of the three Surgeons General. Participation in the Capstone Course will enhance the understanding of how national healthcare policies are formed, and by whom, and how they are implemented and put into operation.
Additional details and objectives can be found here:
https://www.health.mil/Training-Center/LEADS/Capstone-Course-for-MHS-Leaders
Prospective applicants should send a CV, BIO, and current position, work address, work email address and phone to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan and CDR Robyn Treadwell NLT 1200 EST Monday, May 22, 2023.
Channeling the Warrior Within – Leadership Pocket Talks
The Channeling the Warrior Within resource promotes resiliency and toughness among the female service member population and prompts users to engage in self-reflection activities to manage emotions, effectively lead, and overcome challenges. The resource includes podcasts, inspirational lectures, and other media resources on building mental strength, dealing with adversity, and developing grit. Further, exercises and strategies are included to support service members’ ability to apply the Warrior Mindset. The Navy Medicine Female Force Readiness Clinical Community put this resource together.
The resource is available on the Navy Medicine Women’s Health Webpage and below:
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.