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The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is Mission-Driven and most importantly People-Powered! Dr. Barry Yates, an Instructional Systems Specialist with NMFDC's Education and Training directorate, plays a central role in ensuring Navy medical personnel are trained with the most current, life-saving knowledge available. NMFDC is the headquarters element designated within the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery as a direct subordinate to the Surgeon General of the Navy, charged with leading and managing all medical training, education, professional development, and instruction to produce highly trained and ready medical personnel. Photo taken and graphic created at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, July 17, 2026 (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery 7700 Arlington Blvd. Ste. 5113 Falls Church, VA 22042-5113 This is an official U.S. Navy website This is a Department of Defense (DoD) Internet computer system. General Navy Medical Inquiries (to Bureau of Medicine and Surgery): usn.ncr.bumedfchva.list.bumed---pao@health.mil