Medical Education and Training Campus News

The art of moulage: METC combat medic manikins simulate realistic wounds

Lisa Braun — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Simulation plays an important role in preparing enlisted medical trainees at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to respond appropriately when faced with an actual life-or-death situation.

Digital Natives Have Military Officials Rethinking Health Care Training

Brandi Vincent — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Defense and military officials must revamp instruction to meet today’s needs and the expectations of a next-generation workforce.

METC instructor selected as trainer for All Armed Forces Women’s Basketball Team

David DeKunder — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:30:00 GMT

Capt. Kelsey Gebauer, Medical Education and Training Campus Physical Therapist Technician Program instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, will be utilizing her skills as a physical therapist for players on the All Armed Forces Women’s Basketball Team competing at an international tournament in China in October.

Joint Chiefs Chairman’s senior enlisted advisor visits METC

Lisa Braun — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT

The highest ranking enlisted member in the Department of Defense spent the afternoon at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 17th.

Navy Medicine commands host San Antonio educators for STEM tour

Petty Officer 2nd Class Shayla Hamilton — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 20:00:00 GMT

The Navy Medicine Training Support Center cohosted Bexar County educators for a tour of the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 15.

Why students shouldn't expect the Army to be their "safety school"

Tish Williamson, director of communications — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT

During a question and answer session with Maj. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent, commander, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or HRCoE, a visiting community educator asked what educators should tell their students who think of the military as "their last resort" - in case they don't get into college.

METC physician assistant helps save life of man struck by lightning

David DeKunder — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 18:10:00 GMT

A physician assistant from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is being lauded for his efforts and quick action in helping to save a life of a man struck by lightning.

METC commandant promoted to brigadier general

Lisa Braun — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:35:00 GMT

Army Col. Jack Davis, commandant of the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, traded in his eagle for a star when he was promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony in METC’s Anderson Hall Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 7.

HRCoE hosts German Allies tour of facilities

Tish Williamson — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army Medical Department, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, hosted a visit by German Allies, 75 years to the day of the Normandy invasion that marked the beginning of the end of Nazi occupation in Europe.

METC med tech student assists car crash victims

Lisa Braun — Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT

A student in the Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, or AMSA, program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, helped render aid at the scene of a major car crash recently.

‘American Dream is alive’ and well through Army Recruiting

Tish Williamson — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:33:00 GMT

Maj. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent, commanding general, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or AMEDDC&S HRCoE, hosted a welcome reception and meet and greet in support of a Los Angeles educator tour at Willis Hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 16.

METC respiratory therapy instructors train Fort Hood EMS paramedics

Lisa Braun — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:27:00 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas —Two instructors with the Medical Education and

NBA Point Guard Dejounte Murray Tours the METC

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shayla D. Hamilton — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:38:00 GMT

Members of the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) and the Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston (JBSA-FSH) gave NBA player Dejounte Murray a hands-on demonstration of some of the training hospital corpsmen receive at the METC, Feb. 28.

Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray tours Medical Education and Training Campus

Petty Officer 2nd Class Shayla D. Hamilton — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:15:00 GMT

Members of the Medical Education and Training Campus and the Navy Medicine Training Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston gave San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray a hands-on demonstration of some of the training hospital corpsmen receive at the METC Feb. 28.