Congratulations on your orders to Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), "The Pride of Navy Medicine," a premier teaching hospital and referral center for the Armed Forces.
You will be joining a command with a rich history and tradition. Our team of over 6,000 military and civilian professionals provides state of the art health care to our military community. We are privileged to care for the wounded from Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM, as well as Sailors and Marines preparing to deploy, their family members, and those who have served our nation in the past.
In addition, NMCSD augments several operational platforms, including the USNS MERCY (TAH19), Casualty Receiving and Treatment Ships, Expeditionary Medical Facilities, and the I Marine Expeditionary Force. In the last two years, our staff has supported successful missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines; providing casualty care, force health protection, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance. ... MORE
Request a Sponsor
If you have just received orders to Naval Medical Center San Diego, a welcome aboard package will be sent to you.
Officer Sponsorship Program Coordinators
Primary: (619) 532-9532
Secondary: (619) 532-7080
Email: NMCSD.SPONSOR@MED.NAVY.MIL
Enlisted Sponsorship Program Coordinators
Primary: (619) 532-9239
Secondary: (619) 532-6614/6518
Email: NMCSD.SPONSOR@MED.NAVY.MIL
Getting Onboard - San Diego Area Information
Finding your way around a new city can be confusing. Here are links to help you with your move:
Reporting Aboard
If you need a ride from the San Diego Lindbergh Field Airport to Naval Medical Center San Diego go to the USO counter in the west terminal. They can arrange a ride from the airport to the hospital for you at a minimal cost. The telephone number to the USO is (619) 296-3192 and they are open from 9am to 11pm.
Military Personnel
Upon arrival during working hours (0700-1600), report to Human Resource Management Department’s (HRMD) Receipt, Transfer, and Leave which is located in Bldg 2, Ground Level, in the Director For Resources area section, to have your orders endorsed and to begin your reporting aboard process. If you report after normal working hours, report to the Officer-of-the-Day (OOD) at the Quarterdeck Bldg 1, then report to HRMD next working day at 0700.
Civil Service Personnel
Report to the Human Resource Office (HRO) in the main passageway of Building 2, Ground Level, to start your reporting aboard process. Telephone number for the HRO is (619) 532-9396 and the weekday operating hours are 0730-1600.