Graduate Education and Research
NNMC promotes professional growth and development of our providers-in-training in our Graduate Education & Research programs by supporting high-quality research and clinical trials in conjunction with some of the world’s finest medical centers. Clinical trials usually compare a new and, perhaps, more promising treatment to a standard one and contribute to a better understanding of the benefits and risks of comparative therapies. The trials are helpful in determining whether a treatment is better, as good, or not as good as a standard therapy. All research procedures must be approved and monitored by the NNMC Human Research Protection Program and the relevant Institutional Review Boards (IRB) to ensure the responsible conduct of research. Research efforts at NNMC are ongoing in the areas of head injury, colon cancer, breast cancer, investigational chemotherapy, virtual colonoscopy, stroke, diabetes, infectious disease, hematology & oncology, leukemia and lymphoma.

Graduate education has always been a priority at NNMC. Our Graduate Education & Research programs are supported by in-depth exposure to all major medicine specialties and subspecialties. The faculty is chosen specifically for their teaching interests, skills and diversity of experiences. In addition, our providers take an active interest in medical research and are extensively published in major medical journals. NNMC’s programs prepare participants for board eligibility and certification. The programs are accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education.

The programs at NNMC are part of the National Capital Consortium and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and, therefore, utilize educational and clinical training opportunities at NNMC as well as Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) and Malcolm Grow USAF Medical Center. This liaison takes full advantage of the rich civilian medical community in the Washington, D.C., area and has strong ties and cooperative affiliations with the National Institutes of Health, Children’s National Medical Center, the Veterans Affairs Hospital of D.C., Inova Fairfax Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and others. NNMC offers 45 programs to interns, residents and fellows. As the premiere postgraduate dental institution in the world, the Naval Postgraduate Dental School (NPDS) applies special dental education and experience in support of the Navy’s mission. NPDS also conducts mission relevant dental research and promotes prevention and control of dentaldisease.

For more information about our graduate programs, call NNMC’s Office of Professional Affairs and Graduate Education at (301) 319-4792.

Staff Education and Training
Staff Education and Training (SEAT) offers training programs, including:

• Resuscitative Medicine (ACLS, BLS, NRP, ATLS, TNCC, EMT, EVOC)
• Computer Training (Systems and Computer-Based Training)
• Continuing Education (CME, CNE)
• Competency Training (Corpsmen and Nurses)
• Contingency Training (USNS Comfort and referrals for platform training)
• Requisite Training (Orientation, annual and general military training)

Navy College Program
The Navy College Program provides opportunities to earn a college degree by granting academic credit for Navy training, work experience and off-duty education for Sailors. The Navy College Program Office provides information and assistance with ongoing educational services. Also offered are tuition assistance workshops, education counseling, degree planning and information on area colleges and certificate programs.

Libraries
The Edward Rhodes Stitt Library, open to NNMC staff, patients and families, is located on the first floor of Bldgs. 2 and 8 near the Eye Clinic, between the Main Street Cafe and the Chapel. Stitt Library consists of medical and general collections for medical reference, research, consumer health and leisure reading. The general collection also has audio and video resources. Internet access is available in thelibrary.