Medical Corps
New Medical Corps Career Development Board Leadership
We are pleased to announce the new leadership team for the Medical Corps Career Development Board (CDB) Program. Congratulations to CDR Lizardo, CDR Burgess, and CDR Whitlow on their selections! Their combined expertise will be invaluable in guiding the career development of our Medical Corps officers.
Program Manager:
CDR Eliel Lizardo: CDR Lizardo, a general surgeon currently serving as DSS at NMRTC Sigonella and previously an Assistant Program Manager, brings a wealth of experience to this critical role.
Assistant Program Managers:
CDR Matthew Burgess: A pediatric radiologist at NMRTC San Diego.
CDR Nathan Whitlow: A family physician with 2D Medical Battalion and Assistant Specialty Leader for Family Medicine.
We extend our sincere gratitude to CAPT Diana Fu for her exceptional service as Program Manager these past few years. Her dedication to enhancing mentorship across the Corps has had a profound impact. Thank you, CAPT Fu!
As a reminder, all Medical Officers in the ranks of O-3 to O-5 (excluding interns) are expected to complete at least one CDB per tour. Contact your command’s CDB Coordinator to initiate the process. If you are assigned to an operational command without a CDB coordinator, please reach out to the Program Manager or Assistant Program Managers listed above for guidance.
Subscribe to the Updated Medical Corps Sharepoint Site
Subscribe to email updates directly from the Medical Corps SharePoint page! Simply click the “Subscribe” button on our SharePoint page to receive these announcements by email directly from the site:
Recent Medical Corps SharePoint Updates
-New Subscription Option: Click Subscribe on our page to get new announcements sent directly to your email from the SharePoint site
-New Page Dedicated to MHS Enterprise-Wide Privileging: Please check out the new page here with information and links regarding the new centralized privileging system
-Reminder – Anonymous Comment Box Now Available: We have launched an Anonymous Comment Box for the Medical Corps community. Responses are received at the Corps Chief Office and we will post responses, as appropriate, on the website. We already have responded to our first two inquiries posted here: Comment Box Q&A
-Reminder – Deputy Corps Chief Office Hours Available: Remember that you are welcome to use the Deputy Corps Chief “Office Hours.” You can book directly with CAPT Feldman at: Schedule appointments directly with CAPT Feldman or click the middle blue button link on the Medical Corps SharePoint homepage.
“MedTalks” Educational Series
We are excited to launch a new educational initiative, MedTalks, designed to provide valuable insights and professional development.
Episode #1: Promotion Preparation (Presenter: CAPT Joel Schofer)
Live Options via Teams (Links Pending):
- Thursday, 19 Nov
- 0700-0730 ET (0400-0430 PT)
- 1830-1900 ET (1530-1600 PT)
Recording: Available on our MedTalks page after the sessions.
Future topics will include:
- Benefits of Staying Navy
- DHA Centralized Privileging Initiative
- Special Pays
Medical Corps Chief Message – Updated Medical Corps Chief SharePoint
Good afternoon, all. I don’t send many group emails, but I wanted to share an exciting tool the Corps Chief’s office has created to improve our ability to serve and inform you about relevant topics that impact the Navy Medical Corps community. The team has enhanced our SharePoint homepage which is accessible on all CAC-enabled platforms at the following link:
https://esportal.med.navy.mil/bumed/m00/m00c/M00C1/Pages/Homepage.aspx
This new hub streamlines access to critical announcements, resources, and communication channels. It also provides an opportunity for you to schedule CDBs with the MC Corps Chief team and provide suggestions for improvements.
Specific updates that we believe will benefit you:
- Your Voice Matters: Use the Anonymous Suggestion Box to directly impact Corps improvements. Feedback will be reviewed by the Corps Chief Office, and responses will be shared with the community.
- Connect with Leadership: Easily schedule appointments and Senior Career Development Boards with CAPT Feldman and the Corps Chief team through our integrated booking system.
- See Our Impact: The “Medical Officers in Action” slideshow highlights the incredible work of Navy Medical Officers around the world. Submit nominations to share your colleagues’ stories.
- Advance Your Career: Stay informed about current openings and collateral opportunities on our regularly updated “Position Applications” and “Collateral Opportunities” pages.
- Stay Informed: Access complete materials from the recent Medical Corps Chief All Hands Call, including recordings, slides, and a comprehensive Q&A.
Please take a few minutes to visit the new site and explore the enhanced resources. I hope you find it useful and am looking forward to your feedback.
Thanks for all you do.
V/r,
Kevin
Current Medical Corps Collateral Opportunities
The following collateral opportunities are currently available. Please visit our updated SharePoint “Collateral Opportunities” page for complete details and application instructions:
- Assistant Program Manager, Career Development Boards (CDBs), Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) – Medical Corps Officers (Application Deadline: 27 October 2025)
- EMDP2 Interviewers, Applications Reviewers, and Mentors (No deadline – ongoing opportunity)
- Medical Corps Community Working Group Lead and Members (No deadline for now)
Medical Corps SharePoint Revamp – New Features Now Live
Please see this announcement from the Medical Corps Chief’s Office:
We are excited to announce that we are in the process of rolling out a revamped Medical Corps SharePoint homepage! Several new features are already live and available for your use:
New Features Include:
- Anonymous Suggestion Box: Direct feedback channel to the Corps Chief Office – your voice matters!
- Direct Booking Link for Deputy Corps Chief: Schedule appointments directly with CAPT Feldman
- Rotating Photo Slideshow: Showcasing Navy Medical Officers in action around the world
- Revived “Position Applications” and “Collateral Opportunities” Pages: We will now keep these pages updated regularly with current open applications
Special Highlight:
The page now features comprehensive documents from our recent Medical Corps Chief All Hands Call, including:
- Complete session recordings
- Presentation slides
- Compiled Q&A section from both briefing sessions
Please visit the SharePoint site and explore these new resources. If you’re looking for leadership positions or collateral opportunities, make sure to check back often as we will be updating these pages regularly.
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