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Attendees at the annual Southern California Medical Service Corps (MSC) Symposium gather for a group photo Aug. 26. MSC officers were treated to a resounding tone of inspiration from leaders and motivated to get prepared for a dynamic and exciting time that lies ahead for the community. NMRTC San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.

Aug. 31, 2022

Inspiration, collaboration hallmarks of 2022 MSC Symposium

SAN DIEGO — Attendees at the annual Southern California Medical Service Corps Symposium were treated to a resounding tone of inspiration from leaders and motivated to get prepared for a dynamic and exciting time that lies ahead for the community, Aug. 26.

Capt. Wayne Smith, Navy Personnel Command Senior Medical Corps detailer, address the audience at the 2022 Annual Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Operational Roadshow hosted at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego, Aug. 25. NMCSD's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMCSD employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.

Aug. 26, 2022

U.S. Navy Surgeon General message on Novavax

FALLS CHURCH, VA — Video message by Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Surgeon General of the Navy, on release of Novavax.

At the 2022 Annual Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Operational Roadshow hosted at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego, medical interns attended the presentation to help decide where to next take their Naval and medical careers, Aug. 25. Capt. Rhett Barrett, (L) Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) medical core career planner, and Lt. Aaron Wickard, (R) NMCSD general surgery intern, discuss post-internship operational career opportunities. NMCSD's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare s

Aug. 25, 2022

Post-Internship tracks are serious business, yet exciting ones

SAN DIEGO — At the 2022 Annual Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Operational Roadshow hosted at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego, medical interns attended the presentation to help decide where to next take their Naval and medical careers, Aug. 25.

At Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) staff members Vicky Broadnax, NMCSD safety program officer and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Giuseppe Riccio, NMCSD Command Master Chief executive assistant, Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) representative and Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) cabinet member engage in discussions th

Aug. 24, 2022

Eliminate destructive decisions, “Get Real, Get Better”

SAN DIEGO — The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions at Naval Medical Center San Diego want you to know that they are on a crusade to ensure Sailors understand that one cannot “Get Real, Get Better” without first making sound decisions, Aug. 24.

At Naval Base San Diego’s Dental Clinic’s courtyard, dentists, hygienists and staff gathered to celebrate the 110th birthday of the U.S. Navy’s Dental Corps with a cake-cutting ceremony, Aug 22 by the most senior corps member, Capt. Christopher Hanhila, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Dieg

Aug. 22, 2022

Dental Corps birthday honored, pioneering capabilities celebrated

SAN DIEGO — At Naval Base San Diego’s Dental Clinic’s courtyard, dentists, hygienists and staff gathered to celebrate the 110th birthday of the U.S. Navy’s Dental Corps with a cake-cutting ceremony, Aug 22.

Naval Medical Center San Diego's (NMCSD) VolunTEEN Kaite Bailey (center) and fellow VolunTEENs observe a medical demonstration Aug 3. during NMCSD's inaugural VolunTEEN program. After more than five weeks of participating in this heavily centric STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program, VolunTEENS walk away with greater

Aug. 19, 2022

NMCSD VolunTEEN parents, teens applaud program

SAN DIEGO — Naval Medical Center San Diego’s inaugural VolunTEEN program concluded with a graduation ceremony Aug. 17 with much praise from parents and VolunTEENs alike.

Medical staff at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) participate in Commander, Naval Installations Command’s (CNIC) annual all hazard exercise Citadel Rumble 2022 with the objective of safely evacuating three simulation mannequins after a simulated earthquake, all while still providing vital medical care in the process, Aug 17. NMCSD's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMCSD employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.

Aug. 18, 2022

Citadel Rumble offers proficiency, focuses on safety at Naval Medical Center San Diego

SAN DIEGO — The patients — two adults and an infant. One of the adults experiencing Congestive Hearth Failure. The mission — their safe transportation from the Intensive Care Unit, medical surgical unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to a designated safe zone. The outcome — a successful transfer with all medical and safety protocols observed.

Junior clinicians who are honored as Associate Master Clinicians during a ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego's (NMCSD) auditorium gather for a group photo on Aug. 10. During the ceremony, 24 senior clinicians received the Master Clinician Award and 39 other clinicians were recognized as Associate Ma

Aug. 12, 2022

Clinical excellence in medicine honored at Naval Medical Center San Diego

SAN DIEGO — In the delivery of health care, it’s been said that a medical encounter between a clinician and patient comes down to one seeking information while the other attempts to convey critical details as to why both parties are seated across from one another.

Aug. 8, 2022

Naval Medical Center San Diego civilians realign to Defense Health Agency, appreciation expressed

SAN DIEGO — At Naval Medical Center San Diego’s (NMCSD) auditorium, Civil Service personnel attended a town hall Aug. 5, designed to communicate the key principles and objectives of the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Realignment of Personnel, Property and Systems (RePPS) to administratively transfer 1,900 NMCSD civilian team members from the U.S. Navy to the DHA.

Aug. 4, 2022

Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command San Diego Celebrates MSC Diamond Anniversary

SAN DIEGO — Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command San Diego hosted a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the Navy Medical Service Corps’ 75th birthday, Aug. 4.