Office of the Commandant, School of Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities:
 
1. Deputy Brigade Commander
2. Chairman, Board of Review of Interservice Transfers
3. Member, Student Promotions Committee
4. Member, Institutional Review Board
5. Member, Student Award Committee
6. Associate Professor of Military & Emergency Medicine

Medical Student Chain of Command

Army Company Commander

The Army Company Commander has 248 Army medical students in her command and is responsible for their Officer Professional Development, welfare, morale, and readiness. Additional responsibilities include the supervision and management of all administrative aspects of the company which includes physical fitness testing, weight management, financial management, career development counseling, and drug and alcohol testing. Additionally this position carries with it an appointment as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Military and Emergency Medicine which entails assisting in the instruction of basic field medical skills courses and combat medical skills courses. The Army Company Commander serves as an advisor to the Commandant on all matters pertaining to the professional development of all student officers in all the branches of service represented at USUHS; Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Public Health Service.
 
CPT Cynthia Billie
USUHS, C1019
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-4799
(301) 295-9433
e-mail:cbillie@usuhs.mil


Army Enlisted Advisor

Walter Gould

The Army Company Enlisted Advisor assists the Army Company Commander in all matters relating to the professional development of the medical students. This includes conducting formations and inspections, providing guidance to students on Army policies, instructions and regulations, and providing a positive example of the credibility and capabilities of the NCO Corps. Additionally, he takes an active role in preparing students to participate in Operation Bushmaster, FTX Kerkesner, and the Antietam Road March.
 
SFC Walter L. Gould
USUHS, C1019
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-4799
(301) 295-0593
e-mail: wgould@usuhs.mil

Navy Company Commander

The Navy Company Commander has 202 Navy medical students in his command and is responsible for their Officer Professional Development, welfare, morale, and readiness. Additional responsibilities include the supervision and management of all administrative aspects of the company which includes physical fitness testing, weight management, financial management, career development counseling, and drug and alcohol testing. Additionally this position carries with it an appointment as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Military and Emergency Medicine which entails assisting in the instruction of basic field medical skills courses and combat medical skills courses. The Navy Company Commander serves as an advisor to the Commandant on all matters pertaining to the professional development of all student officers in all the branches of service represented at USUHS; Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Public Health Service.
 
LCDR Michael Kemper
USUHS, C1019
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-4799
(301) 295-9434/3722
e-mail: mkemper@usuhs.mil


Navy Enlisted Advisor

Rodrigo P. Foronda

The Navy Company and PHS Company Enlisted Advisor assists the Navy Company Commander and the PHS Company Commander in all matters relating to the professional development of the medical students. This includes conducting formations and inspections, providing guidance to students on Navy and PHS policies and regulations, and providing a positive example of the credibility and capabilities of the NCO Corps. Additionally, he takes an active role in preparing students to participate in Operation Bushmaster, FTX Kerkesner, and the Antietam Road March.
 
Rodrigo P. Foronda, HMC (FMF/PJ)
USUHS, C1019
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-4799
(301) 295-9667
e-mail: rodrigo.foronda@usuhs.mil

Public Health Service Senior Advisor

The PHS Senior Advisor has 15 PHS medical Students in her command and is responsible for their Officer Professional Development, welfare, morale and readiness. Additional responsibilities include the supervision and management of all administrative aspects of the company. Additionally the PHS Senior Advisor is on the faculty of the Department of Family Medicine. She serves as an advisor to the Commandant on all matters pertaining to the professional development of all student officers in all the branches of services represented at USUHS; Army, Navy, AirForce, and Public Health Service.
 
CAPT Mary Porvaznik MD
USUHS, C1019
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-4799
(301) 295-3722
e-mail: Mary.porvaznik@usuhs.mil

Air Force Squadron Commander

The Air Force Squadron Commander has 200 Air Force medical students in her command and is responsible for their Officer Professional Development, welfare, morale, and readiness. Additional responsibilities include the supervision and management of all administrative aspects of the squadron which includes physical fitness testing, weight management, financial management, career development counseling, and drug and alcohol testing. Additionally this position carries with it an appointment as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Military and Emergency Medicine which entails assisting in the instruction of basic field medical skills courses and combat medical skills courses. The Air Force Squadron Commander serves as an advisor to the Commandant on all matters pertaining to the professional development of all student officers in all the branches of service represented at USUHS; Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Public Health Service.
 
Lt Col Sarah-Ann Beal
USUHS, C1019
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-4799
(301) 295-3280
e-mail: sbeal@usuhs.mil


Air Force Enlisted Advisor

Rodrigo P. Foronda

The Air Force Squadron Enlisted Advisor assists the Air Force Squadron Commander in all matters relating to the professional development of the medical students. This includes conducting formations and inspections, providing guidance to students on Air Force policies, instructions and regulations, and providing a positive example of the credibility and capabilities of the NCO Corps. Additionally, he takes an active role in preparing students to participate in Operation Bushmaster, FTX Kerkesner, and the Antietam Road March.
 
MSgt Matthew Pearl
USUHS, C1019
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-4799
(301) 295-0555
e-mail: matthew.pearl@usuhs.mil

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