Naval Medical Center San Diego

History

Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), also known as Bob Wilson Naval Hospital and informally referred to as "Balboa Hospital", is a technologically advanced Navy medical treatment facility. Located within the grounds of Balboa Park in San Diego, the hospital has played a role in the history of San Diego for more than 80 years. The goal has remained constant, to provide the finest medical care in a family-centered care environment to operational forces, their families, and veterans. Organizationally, the hospital is first and foremost a military command.

On May 8, 2008, the hospital Medical Center San Diego was dedicated to San Diego Congressman Bob Wilson. Bob Wilson Drive, leading to the hospital inside Balboa Park, is also named for him.

Leadership

  • Department Chair: Travis Deaton, MD
  • Assistant Department Chair:Alexander Miller, MD
  • Residency Program Director:Jonathan Auten, MD
  • Associate Program Director: Felipe Grimaldo, MD
  • Assistant Program Directors: Elizabeth Buckalew, MD, William Goldenberg, MD, Amy Hildreth, MD

Training Locations

Primary Hospital

Naval Medical Center San Diego

Secondary Hospital

Scripps-Mercy Medical Center

Curriculum

PGY1

  • EM- 12 weeks
  • EM Children’s- 4 weeks
  • MICU- 4 weeks
  • CCU- 4 weeks
  • IM- 4 weeks
  • Truama- 4 weeks
  • OPMED- 4 weeks
  • OB- 4 weeks
  • Orthopedics- 4 weeks
  • Burn Clinic- 2 weeks
  • Anesthesia- 2 weeks
  • Elective- 2 weeks

PGY2

  • EM- 24 weeks
  • EM Children’s- 4 weeks
  • EM Scripps- 4 weeks
  • Trauma- 4 weeks
  • PICU Children's- 4 weeks
  • Peds Anesthesia- 2 weeks
  • Anesthesia- 2 weeks
  • Research - 2 weeks
  • OPMED- 2 weeks
  • Elective- 4 weeks

PGY3

  • EM- 32 weeks
  • Trauma- 4 weeks
  • ICU- 4 weeks
  • Tox- 4 weeks
  • MICU- 4 weeks
  • Elective- 4 weeks

PGY4

  • EM- 42 weeks
  • EMS- 2 weeks
  • Elective- 4 weeks

Electives

Fellowships

Contact Information

Residency Administrator: Darryl A. Miller, MBA Email: darryl.a.miller.civ@mail.mil Phone: (619) 532-8547

External Links

http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcsd/Staff/Pages/EmergencyMedicineResidencyProgramEMRP.aspx

See Also