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METC Degree Bridge Programs Save Time and Money (and Change Lives!)
November 14, 2014 — One of the challenges the services faced with the startup of the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) was the requirement of associate degrees for instructors. Compounding the issue was that civilian institutions of higher education didn’t recognize all of the credit that was recommended. This resulted in additional course work, which would slow the time to completion of degree requirements. This would also frustrate the instructor and require expenditure of additional funds. So, METC set a course to address the problem... MORE

Shane Gabriel, a former Army combat medic and Sgt. 1st Class in the Texas Army National Guard, became a registered nurse (RN) in just 13 months after enrolling in the San Antonio College advanced placement and accelerated "Military to RN" bridge program. The program was developed in conjunction with METC using its curriculum, which was also validated by the National
Council of State Boards of Nursing, and was supported by a Texas Workforce Commission grant.

METC AF Dental Assistant program staff win prestigious ADAA Awards
October 22, 2014 — Two staff members for the Air Force Dental Assistant program at the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) were recently recognized by The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) during its 90th Annual Session at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.Master Sgt. Lisa Lund, dental assistant course supervisor, and Tech. Sgt. Audrey... MORE

Lori A. Paschall, CDA, CPFDA, FADAA, American Dental Assistant Association (ADAA) president, Presents the ADAA President's Award to Master Sgt. Lisa Lund, METC Air Force Dental Assistant program course supervisor, during the ADAA Annual Session at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel October 11, 2014. (Photo by Santos Robles, ADAA)

METC welcomes its first Air Force commandant
October 3, 2014 — Brig. Gen. Robert I. Miller has taken the "stick" from Rear Adm. William M. Roberts to become the third commandant of the Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) during a Change of Commandant ceremony held September 24 at the Student Academic Support Building auditorium here. Miller is METC's first Air Force commandant, a position that also... MORE

Rear Adm. William Roberts congratulates Brig. Gen. Robert Miller on relieving him as the new Medical Education and Training Campus commandant during a Change of Commandant ceremony September 24. Miller is METC's first Air Force commandant, a position that also inherits the dual hat of Education & Training (E&T) director for the new Defense Health Agency. Lt. Gen. Douglas Robb, Director of the Defense Health Agency, presided over the ceremony while the Honorable Dr. Jonathan Woodson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, served as guest speaker
(Photo by Lisa Braun)

METC honor graduate passes distinction to classmate
July 15, 2014 — An Air Force student who graduated from the Healthcare Administration Specialist (HAS) program at the Medical Education & Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston June 24 demonstrated more than the knowledge she acquired during her 2 months of training. She unexpectedly did something that taught her fellow graduates - and even... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Lisa Duffy presents the Honor Graduate citation to Airman Corbin Drysdale during the Health Services Management Apprentice class graduation ceremony on June 24. Duffy, a prior service Air National Guard member, had earned the distinction as the class Honor Graduate for carrying a 100% grade point average throughout the entire course. However, she declined the honor in favor of a classmate with no prior military experience which she viewed as an advantage to her success. (Photo by Natasha Williams)

Medical Education and Training Campus students observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month with various activities
April 25, 2014 — More than 300 Army, Navy, and Air Force Medical Education and Training Campus students observed Sexual Assault Awareness Month at the Student Activity Center April 4.Activities included a "Wet Paint" blackout party with games, disk jockey, refreshments, giveaways, dance contests and prizes.Dr. Charlotte Moerbe, JBSA's sexual assault pesponse... MORE

METC pharmacy students administer lifesaving aid
April 19, 2013 — The medical training Hospitalman Emilio Montano and Hospitalman Apprentice Scott Larson received as Navy students in the Medical Education and Training Campus consolidated pharmacy technician program kicked into action as they were serving as part of a Navy pharmacy program training contingent at San Antonio's University Health System.During their... MORE

METC bi-service team wins Air Force EMT competition
October 2, 2012 — Air Force and Navy instructors with the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) were overall winners in the 2012 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Rodeo held Sept. 22 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.Five EMT instructors for METC's Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program (BMTCP) competed against eight other teams from U.S. military... MORE

The emergency medical team from Fort Sam/Houston, Texas, rescues a dummy as part of the water extraction challenge during the Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 21, 2012. The EMT Rodeo is a competition in which EMT teams from across the United States and Germany test their skills in various events that simulate real life scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley)

Medical Education and Training Campus welcomes new commandant
September 13, 2012 — Navy Rear Adm. William M. Roberts became the second commandant of the Medical Education and Training Campus during an Assumption of Command ceremony Sept. 7.Among the distinguished guests were Roberts' wife, Patricia, inaugural METC commandant retired Rear Adm. Bob Kiser and his wife, Geraldine, and Navy Cross recipient, retired Master Chief... MORE

Navy Rear Adm. William M. Roberts (far left) became the second commandant of the Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) during an Assumption of Commandant ceremony September 7. (Also pictured: Army Col. Gino Montagno, METC deputy commandant (center), and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joel Berry, METC command chief (right). METC trains the world's finest medics, corpsmen, and
techs; supporting our nation's ability to engage globally. (Photo by Lisa Braun/released)

Military Surgeons General visit the Medical Education and Training Campus
July 19, 2012 — For the three military surgeons general to be in the same country at the same time is unusual. For all three to be in the same room at the same time is a rare event.Instructors and staff of the Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) received an extraordinary opportunity when Lt. Gen. Charles Green, surgeon general of the Air Force; Vice Adm... MORE

(May 30, 2012) Instructors and staff of the Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) were given the opportunity of a lifetime when Lt. Gen. Charles Green, surgeon general of the Air Force; Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy and chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; and Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, surgeon general and commanding general, U.S. Army Medical Command and their senior enlisted leaders conducted All Hands calls during a visit to METC on May 30.

(U.S. Navy photo by Lisa Braun/Released)

METC welcomes new Command Chief
May 16, 2012 — The Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Joel Berry as the new METC Command Chief May 1.Berry relieved Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Lambing, who will become the Chief of the Air Force Medical Enlisted Force in the Office of the Surgeon General.Berry arrived at METC following an assignment as the Senior Enlisted Leader of... MORE