2025 Army GME Update

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COL Joseph Sterbis

Director, Medical Education Directorate

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COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/ 703-681-4809

OTSG | USAMEDCOM

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Disclosures

• I have no disclosures

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• The views of this presentation are my own and not those of the Department of Defense or the US Army

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The Surgeon General

Combat Ready Care…This We’ll Defend

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LTG Mary Izaguirre

OTSG | USAMEDCOM

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Chief of the Medical Corps�

MISSION: To ensure a ready medical force and medically ready force that recruits, trains, employs and retains highly skilled Medical Corps Officers in support of Army strategic priorities.

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VISION: Cultivate a Medical Corps where world-class Soldier physicians are proud to lead and serve as clinicians, scientists, and scholars within an environment where each of you are valued, supported, and fulfilled while applying the full scope of your clinical craft..

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BG Clint Murray

PRIORITIES:

People

-Recruit/retain

-Develop

-Communication

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Readiness

-ICTLs

-Mil-Civ Partnerships

-Quality Pre-deployment training

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Modernization

-Skill sustainment

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Reform

-Optimize Talent Mgmt

-Collaborate/coord with DHA

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Alliances

-Across mil/civ domains

-Across services

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Your Job

• Become a competent, compassionate physician and Army Officer

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• Implied Task: Do it Well

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Your Job: sub-tasks

• Graduate Medical School
• Pass Licensing Examinations (USMLE/COMLEX-USA)
• Successfully complete residency
• Pass your specialty boards (written +/- oral) on first attempt

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• Complete necessary military training
• Maintain physical fitness & Army Body Composition Program

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COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

FYGME�

RESIDENCY

FELLOWSHIP

DIV Surgeon

MEDCOM Staff

CDR

DCCS/HELOS

MEDCEN Staff

MEDDAC Staff

Residency Director

Teaching Chief

Product Line Mgr

Division Chief

Corps/MACOM Surg

Joint assignments

CDR

DCCS

OTSG/HA/MEDCOM/

MACOM Staff

Deputy Chief

Dir Med Ed

USUHS faculty

Department Chair

Research Area Dir.

COL

LTC

MAJ

CPT

YEARS

0

6

12

30

Rank

Professional Military Education

Additional Training

Self Development

DEVELOPMENTAL & UTILIZATION ASSIGNMENTS

CBRNE SHORT COURSES ***

Continuing Medical Education / Board Recertification

Typical Assignments

License by yr. 2 Board Certification Subspecialty Board Certification

18

MPH MHA MBA TWI

ADV. TRAUMA MANAGEMENT ATLS COMBAT CASUALTY MGT

Successful

completion of

fellowship

BDE Surgeon

Clinic OIC

TOE/TDA clinician

Trng. Prgrm. Faculty

Research assistant

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INTERMEDIATE SENIOR SVC. COLLEGE

LEVEL EDUCATION

EXECUTIVE SKILLS COURSE

BOLC

CCC

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Operational

Courses**

Successful

completion of internship and

residency

BN Surgeon

Clinic OIC

TOE/TDA Clinician

Utilization tour

Clinical/

Operational

Assignments

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Academia

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Research

DA PAM 600-4 Life Cycle Model – Medical Corps (Active Component)

Clinical Competence & Leadership are Key!

MC Officer Life-Cycle Model

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COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Medical Corps Areas of Emphasis

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Welcome to the team

Army GME Update

Note: Final Residency specialties/locations will be published in the July JGMESB Letter of Instruction

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COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Army Medical Education Directorate

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• Falls Church, VA
• Undergraduate (ROTC, HPSP, USU)
• Graduate Medical Education (GME)
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• LTHET, Short Courses, and Specialty Board Pay

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Our office is here to assist you as you navigate the continuum of medical education!

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Military GME Delivers Readiness�

• Expert Clinician
• Board Certified, etc.
• Military scope of practice
• Trauma care
• Disease non-battle injury specific to specialty
• Military acculturation
• Medical Corps Officer
• Professional identify formation
• Military practice
• Electronic medical record
• Physical Profiles
• IDES

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Army Graduate Medical Education

• 33-38% of Active Duty Medical Corps officers are in GME at any given time
• Largest program in the military: 1541physicians
• Vast majority training in in-house programs/Army-sponsored civilian training; <20 in educational delay; All Specialties
• Virtually All Specialties
• 12 training hospitals; 72 residencies; 74 fellowships
• All programs accredited and in good standing by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• 96% first time specialty board pass rate (civilian 86-87%)

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Army GME Training Locations

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Madigan AMC:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• OB/GYN
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedics
• Otolaryngology
• Pathology
• Pediatrics
• Preventive Medicine
• Radiology
• Transitional Year
• Urology

Tripler AMC:

• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• OB/GYN
• Orthopaedics
• Otolaryngology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Radiology
• Transitional Year
• Urology

Darnall AMC:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Psychiatry

Martin ACH- Ft Benning:

• Family Medicine

Eisenhower AMC:

• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Orthopaedics
• Transitional Year

Wright Patterson AFB:

• Emergency Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• OB/GYN
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry

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USAF-SAM:

• Aerospace Medicine

Travis AFB:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Orthopaedics
• Radiology
• Transitional Year
• Vascular Surgery

Offutt AFB:

• Family Medicine

Scott AFB:

• Family Medicine

Nellis AFB:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Obstetrics-Gynecology

Eglin AFB:

• Family Medicine

National Capital Consortium:

• Anesthesiology
• Dermatology
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine/Psychiatry
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• OB/GYN
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Pathology
• Pediatrics
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Preventive Medicine
• Preventive Medicine: Occupational & Environmental Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Radiology
• Radiology Oncology
• Transitional Year
• Urology

SAUSHEC:

• Anesthesiology
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• OB/GYN
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedics
• Otolaryngology
• Pathology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Radiology
• Transitional Year
• Urology

NAMI Pensacola:

• Aerospace Medicine

Womack:

• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• OB/GYN
• Orthopedics

William Beaumont AMC:

• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Orthopaedics
• Transitional Year

NH Jacksonville:

• Family Medicine

USA School of Aviation Medicine:

• Aerospace Medicine
• Occupational Medicine

Keesler AFB:

• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine

NH Camp Lejeune:

• Family Medicine

NH Camp Pendleton:

• Family Medicine

NMC San Diego:

• Anesthesiology
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• OB/GYN
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedics
• Otolaryngology
• Pathology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Radiology
• Transitional Year
• Urology

LEGEND:

• US Air Force
• US Army
• US Navy
• Joint Base

Military GME – Internship/Residency Training Programs

NMC Portsmouth:

• Anesthesiology
• Emergency Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• OB/GYN
• Orthopaedics
• Otolaryngology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Radiology
• Transitional Year

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Madigan AMC:

• Clinical Informatics
• Emergency Medicine – Austere & Wilderness Medicine
• Emergency Medicine – Ultrasound
• Faculty Development
• OB/GYN – Maternal & Fetal Medicine
• Pediatrics – Developmental

Tripler AMC:

• Pediatrics – Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine
• Psychiatry – Child/Adolescent

Darnall AMC:

• Emergency Medicine – Ultrasound
• Family Medicine – Obstetrics

National Capital Consortium:

• Allergy & Immunology
• Anesthesia Acute Pain & Regional
• Dermatopathology
• Family Medicine Sports Medicine
• General Internal Medicine
• Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine – Critical Care Medicine
• Internal Medicine – Endocrinology
• Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology
• Internal Medicine – Hematology/Oncology
• Internal Medicine – Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine – Nephrology
• Internal Medicine – Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care
• Internal Medicine – Rheumatology
• Internal Medicine – Sleep Medicine
• Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
• Neurology Child
• Nuclear Medicine
• OB Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
• OB/GYN – Oncology
• OB – Minimally Invasive GYN Surgery
• OB/GYN – Reproductive Endocrinology
• Orthopaedic Surgery – Hand Surgery
• Pain Medicine
• Pediatrics – Endocrinology
• Pediatrics – Gastroenterology
• Pediatrics – Hematology/Oncology
• Pediatrics – Infectious Disease
• Pediatrics – Neonatal/Perinatal
• Psychiatry – Child & Adolescent
• Psychiatry – Forensic
• Psychiatry – Geriatric
• Psychiatry – Psychosomatic Medicine
• Radiology – Body Imaging
• Vascular Surgery

SAUSHEC:

• Adolescent Medicine
• Allergy & Immunology
• Clinical Investigation
• Emergency Medicine – Emergency Medical Services
• Emergency Medicine – Ultrasound
• General Surgery – Trauma/Critical Care
• Internal Medicine – Cardiology
• Internal Medicine – Endocrine
• Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology
• Internal Medicine – Hematology/Oncology
• Internal Medicine – Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine – Nephrology
• Internal Medicine – Pulmonary Medicine/Critical Care
• Internal Medicine – Rheumatology
• Nuclear Medicine
• Pain Medicine
• Pathology – Cytopathology
• Pediatrics – Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine
• Radiology – Musculoskeletal
• Sleep Medicine
• Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine

Womack:

• Family Medicine – Hospitalist

West Point (Keller ACH):

• Orthopaedics – Sports Medicine

NH Camp Lejeune:

• Family Medicine – Obstetrics

NH Camp Pendleton:

• Family Medicine – Sports Medicine

NMC San Diego:

• Anesthesiology – Pain Management
• Internal Medicine – Cardiology
• Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology
• Internal Medicine – Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine – Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care
• Radiology – Body Imaging

LEGEND:

• US Air Force
• US Army
• US Navy
• Joint Base

Military GME – Fellowship Training Programs

NMC Portsmouth:

• Anesthesiology – Pain Management
• Emergency Medicine – Humanitarian & Disaster
• Radiology – Musculoskeletal

Updated 15 Oct 2020

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Residency Programs

• Internal Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• General Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics
• Urology
• Preventive Medicine/ Occupational Medicine
• Dermatology
• Radiology

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• Anesthesiology
• Aerospace Medicine
• Neurology
• Pathology
• Psychiatry
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Ophthalmology
• Otolaryngology
• Transitional Year
• Radiation Oncology
• Integrated Vascular Surgery
• Integrated Plastic Surgery
• Integrated IR

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

• Emergency Medicine:
• Medical College of Georgia
• Jackson Memorial
• UT San Antonio
• General Surgery (Army):
• University of Texas-Houston
• Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU-Portland, OR)
• General Surgery (Tri-service):
• University of Chicago
• Penn State-Hershey
• Temple
• Boston University
• University of Alabama-Birmingham
• Neurosurgery
• University of Florida
• University of Texas-San Antonio
• Baylor

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• Radiaton Oncology:
• Duke University
• Plastic Surgery
• Yale University
• Interventional Radiology
• University of Colorado
• Urology:
• University of Texas-San Antonio
• Duke University
• Oregon Health Sciences University

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

PGY-1 (Internship) Match

• All obligated medical students (HPSP, USU, ROTC Educational Delay) are required to apply
• PGY-1 Letter of Instruction (LOI) and Fact Sheet released to 4^th year students in July
• Encourage 3^rd and 4^th year rotations at top residency choices
• Computerized match similar to the NRMP informs the Board
• Computer sorts and matches using student’s priority and program’s order of merit ranking.
• November Board, results released mid-Dec
• Follow-on rebuttal board (“scramble”) match in Jan
• 85% will match into first choice of specialty
• Most competitive: Dermatology; Emergency Medicine; Physical Medicine; Surgical specialties; Radiology; Psychiatry

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Timeline

• 1 July: MODS Website opens to applicants
• 31 August: Pre-registration deadline for Army Applicants
• 15 October: Application deadline
• Service Agreement Copy
• 2LT Oath
• USMLE/COMLEX
• Interviews must be completed by this date
• 20 October: Order of Merit List ranking opens for programs
• 1 November: MEDCEN OMLs Complete
• 17-21 November: JGMESB
• December 10: Notification to applicants

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

How are You Evaluated?

• Medical School Performance
• Interview
• Potential as an officer
• Potential in this specialty

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

PGY-1 Match

• Options for students that do not match into their primary specialty:
• Rank secondary specialty on application
• Rebuttal board (Scramble) for unfilled positions:
• 2015: Dermatology; Internal Med; Ob/Gyn; Pathology; Radiology
• 2016: Family Med; Internal Med; Psychiatry
• 2017: Anesthesia; Family Med; Internal Med; Pathology; Urology
• 2018: Family Med; Internal Med
• 2019: Family Med, Internal Med
• 2020: Family Med, Pathology, Pediatrics
• 2021: Internal Med, Psychiatry, Pediatrics
• 2022: Family Med, Internal Med, Psychiatry, Radiology, Peds, Pathology, Prev Med
• 2023: Family Med, Internal Med, Pediatrics
• 2024: Family Med, Internal Med, Pediatrics, Radiology, Prev Med, Occ Med

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COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Applications for PGY-1 Positions: �Applicants per Approved Positions

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Applications for PGY-1 Positions: Applicants per Approved Positions

*Number of positions offered in 2024 PGY-1 match

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Think Small

• Consider smaller, less well-known specialties
• NOW is the time to think about this

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• Aerospace Medicine
• Preventive Medicine
• Occupational Medicine
• PM&R

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• Opthalmology
• Urology
• ENT

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• Peds sub-specialties
• IM sub-specialties

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Civilian Training Opportunities

• Expect to match into a military residency program
• Historically, max of 1-2% of students receive civilian training opportunities (based on needs of the Army):
• 2021: EM, Gen Surg, Orthopedics
• 2022: EM, Gen Surg, Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery
• 2023: EM, Gen Surg, Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, IR
• 2024: EM, Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OB-GYN
• Not an option to enter/remain in the civilian match if not selected for desired specialty in the Army match
• Not authorized for combined training programs (Med/Peds)
• Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) is consecutive!

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

General Medical Officer (GMO) Assignments

• GMO tour begins after completion of Transitional Year if not selected for further GME training
• Many US and overseas locations
• Variety of assignments: clinic-based; flight surgery; operational
• 12-24 months minimum time on station requirements to resume graduate medical education training
• Time on station requirements vary with assignments, duty locations, and needs of the Army

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Fellowship Opportunities

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• Military and civilian-sponsored fellowship training opportunities
• Expectation of utilization tour following residency completion and prior to fellowship training
• May be selected upon residency completion pending needs of the Army
• Follow on assignments in large medical centers, residency

training programs

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Potential Fellowship Opportunities

*Fellowship opportunities: programs, training locations, and information released annually in July and reflect the needs of the Army

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• Internal Medicine: Cardiology; Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging; Electrophysiology; Interventional Cardiology; Critical Care; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; General Internal Medicine; Geriatric Medicine; Hematology/Oncology; IM Hospitalist; Infectious Disease; Nephrology; Pulmonary/CCM; Rheumatology
• Neurology: Child Neurology; Clinical Neurophysiology; Epilepsy; Headache Medicine
• Neurosurgery: Pediatric Neurosurgery; Spine Neurosurgery
• Ob/Gyn: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery; GYN Oncology; Gynecologic Minimally Invasive Surgery; Maternal and Fetal Medicine; Reproductive Endocrinology

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Potential Fellowship Opportunities

*Fellowship opportunities: programs, training locations, and information released annually in July and reflect the needs of the Army

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• Aerospace Medicine: Hyperbaric Medicine
• Dermatology: Dermatopathology; MOHS/Dermatologic Surgery; Pediatric Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine: Emergency Medicine Cardiology; Emergency Medicine Services and Disaster Medicine; Emergency Toxicology; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Sports Medicine; Ultrasound
• Family Medicine: Family Medicine OB; Sports Medicine
• General Surgery: Plastic Surgery; Thoracic Surgery; Vascular Surgery; Colon/Rectal Surgery; Minimally Invasive Surgery; Pediatric Surgery; Surgical Oncology; Trauma/Critical Care Surgery

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Potential Fellowship Opportunities

*Fellowship opportunities: programs, training locations, and information released annually in July and reflect the needs of the Army

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• Ophthalmology: Corneal/External Disease; Glaucoma; Neuro Ophthalmology; Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgery; Ophthalmic Pathology; Retinal Surgery;
• Orthopaedics: Adult Reconstructive/Total Joint; Sports Medicine; Foot and Ankle; Hand Surgery; Musculoskeletal Oncology; Orthopaedic Trauma; Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; Spine Surgery
• Otolaryngology: Facial Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery; Head and Neck Surgery; Rhinology
• Pathology: Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine; Cytopathology; Dermatopathology;

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Potential Fellowship Opportunities

*Fellowship opportunities: programs, training locations, and information released annually in July and reflect the needs of the Army

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• Pediatrics: Academic Pediatrics; Child Abuse; Developmental Pediatrics; Neonatology; Cardiology; Critical Care Medicine; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Hematology/Oncology; Infectious Disease; Nephrology; Pulmonary Disease;
• Physical Medicine: Pediatric Rehabilitation; Sports Medicine; Traumatic Brain Injury
• Preventive/Public Health Medicine: Occupational Medicine; Preventive Medicine
• Psychiatry: Addiction Psychiatry; Child/Adolescent Psychiatry; Forensic Psychiatry; Psychosomatic/Geriatric Psychiatry

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Potential Fellowship Opportunities

*Fellowship opportunities: programs, training locations, and information released annually in July and reflect the needs of the Army

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• Radiology: Breast Imaging; Cardiac Imaging; Musculoskeletal Imaging; Neuroradiology; Pediatric Radiology; Vascular/Interventional Radiology
• Urology: Endourology; Female Urology; General Urology; Impotence and Infertility; Organ Transplant Surgery; Stone/Laparoscopy Disease; Urological Oncology
• Additional opportunities available to multiple specialties: Adolescent Medicine; Allergy; Clinical Genetics; Clinical Informatics; Clinical Investigation; Clinical Pharmacology; Critical Care Ultrasound; Faculty Development; Health Professions Education; Nuclear Medicine; Pain Management; Palliative Medicine; Sleep Medicine
• Leadership Development: Baylor Health Care Administration

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Tips for Success

• Prioritize ADT rotations at top residency choices
• Be prepared for your ADT rotations (what does “prepared” mean?)
• Interviews for remaining locations—typically virtual
• Contact our office for assistance

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Tips for Success

• Succeed in Medical School
• Do well on your Board Examinations

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• Do well on your rotations!!!
• Team player
• Hard-working
• Knowledgeable, Competent

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• Study, Study, Study and Study

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• Be a good person

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)

• Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)
• AKA Height/Weight
• Once you start GME: Record test in October
• Typically will have Diagnostic in June
• Detrimental effects if not in compliance
• Cannot start “new GME” without compliance
• e.g. fellowship, residency out of TY internship, etc

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Unsolicited Advice

• Your clinical competence will define your entire career

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• Manage your health, your relationships, and your finances

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• Pick the right specialty (be realistic)

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• Ask for help if/when you need it

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• Read your email

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• Listen to the voice on your shoulder

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OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

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OTSG | USAMEDCOM

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UNCLASSIFIED

OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

UNCLASSIFIED

OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Army Medical Education Directorate

GME Specialist:

Ms. Patricia Norman

703-681-4804

patricia.g.norman.civ@army.mil

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PGY-1 Manager:

Ms. Jakia McDonald

703-981-8598

jakia.a.mcdonald.civ@army.mil

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Director:

COL Joseph Sterbis

703-681-4809

Joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil

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UNCLASSIFIED

OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

UNCLASSIFIED

OTSG | USAMEDCOM

Combat Ready Care…

…This We’ll Defend!

UNCLASSIFIED

OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL | U.S. ARMY MEDCOM

COL Joseph Sterbis /joseph.r.Sterbis.mil@health.mil/703-681-4809

UNCLASSIFIED

OTSG | USAMEDCOM