CATF-Commander Amphibious Task Force Surgeon Course

edicine Institute
Attn: CATF/ESG Surgeon Course
34101 Farenholt Avenue, Building 14
San Diego, CA 92134

Selections will be made by 02 March 2012 and posted on the SWMI Website. Further information and nomination format at:

Point of contact: LCDR Laurie Basabe email: [email protected]

Seats: Class size limited to 30 students

CME: Navy Medicine Manpower Personnel Training and Education Command (NAVMED MPT&E) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Attendees should claim only AMA PRA Category I credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. NOBC/Subspecialty Code Earned: Senior physicians (CDR or above) successfully completing the course will be eligible for the CATF Surgeon AQD - 6OR, identifying qualifications, skills and knowledge required to perform the duties of a CATF/ESG Surgeon. CIN #: B-6A-1000


Staffing Requirements: A course coordinator arranges for subject matter experts to present lesson topics. Medical Department officers and enlisted personnel currently active within the surface community also provide course presentations, as do past and present CATF Surgeons, Fleet Surgical Team leaders, and other service members. Curriculum Approval Authority: Bureau of Medicine and Surgery


Quota Control: Surface Warfare Medicine Institute


Primary Mode of Instruction: Group-based


Instruments and Procedures for measuring student performance: Graduates in CATF Surgeon billets and their supervisors are surveyed 8-12 months after the course. Personnel Physical Requirements: Must be physically qualified for sea duty in accordance with the Manual of the Medical Department. Continuing Medical Education Credit (CME): Students earn Category 1 CME hours