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As part of its mission, the wing organizes, trains, equips and provides medical forces for Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment, homeland operations and in support of joint operations within the National Capital Region (NCR), and is the East Coast hub for aero medical evacuation aircraft returning sick or injured patients form the Atlantic area. Additionally, the 79th Medical Wing is responsible for providing medical support to Presidential, Congressional, Joint and Air Staff special airlift missions.
The wing started as a Medical Detachment consisting of one officer (Captain Isadore L. Epstein) and 11 enlisted men who reported to Camp Springs and set up a dispensary. The dispensary had an 8 bed ward, 2 private rooms, a pharmacy, a dental clinic with two chairs, an x-ray machine, kitchenette and offices. Five ambulances were available and Walter Reed General Hospital and Bolling Field Station Hospital were used for consultation and emergencies.
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 General Grow was the first surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force (July 1, 1949 - Nov. 30, 1949). He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in 1909 and entered the U.S. Army Medical Service in 1917. View full biography.
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Beginning this academic year, the American Psychological Association accredited Clinical Psychology Internship Program at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics, Joint Base Andrews, Md., will accept eight interns who, upon graduation, will enter a guaranteed clinical psychology position in the U.S. Air Force.
We emphasize broad-based clinical training alongside two other mental health discipline provider training programs within a military medical center. Joint Base Andrews is a fertile learning environment for psychology residents with plentiful resources to offer a rich variety of training experiences.
We invite your questions, encourage your visit and look forward to your application to our program.
Click the image below for more information.
Psychology Residency Program
Attn: Education Coordinator
779 MDOS/SGOW
1050 W. Perimeter Road
Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics
Andrews AFB, MD 20762-6600
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Operators
79th MDW: (240) 857-5911
Joint Base Andrews: (301) 981-1110
DoD-wide: (703) 545-6700
79th Medical Wing Public Affairs
79th MDW Public Affairs does not act as an operator service or base locator. They do not have the capability to redirect incoming calls to other offices. Please contact the operators for these services.
Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic
1050 W. Perimeter Road, Ste. E1-24
Andrews AFB, MD 20762
Email: 79mdw.pa@afncr.af.mil
Office: 240-857-2849
DSN: 857-2849
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First Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force 