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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

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

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

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

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