AR 351-3 — Professional Education And Training Programs Of The Army Medical Department
AR 351-3 governs advanced education, training, continuing health education, and affiliation programs for Army medical personnel.
- Publication number: AR 351-3
- Title: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS OF THE ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
- Date: 10/15/2007
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 351-3 on armypubs.army.mil
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It covers education in civilian and Federal institutions, professional postgraduate programs, Corps-specific training, and medical training in Reserve Components. It requires approval based on training requirements, individual qualifications, and available funds, and establishes standards for continuing education, resident supervision, and duty hours.
Topics covered
- Civilian and Federal training institutions
- Continuing health education
- Active duty Service obligations
- Graduate medical education
- Army Medical Department Corps programs
- Reserve Component medical training
- Professional postgraduate short courses
- Training affiliation programs
Questions and answers
When are applications for AMEDD schooling approved?
Applications for schooling will be approved contingent on requirements for training, individual qualifications, and availability of funds. (paragraph 2-2)
How much continuing health education training can AMEDD personnel attend with funding each year?
Each person in the AMEDD requiring CHE according to the goals stated in each of the AMEDD Corps specific chapters, as listed in paragraph 32, is authorized to attend one funded CHE training experience each FY, subject to availability of funds. (paragraph 3-6)
How many continuing health education hours must dental officers obtain?
Dental officers will (1) Maintain records of their participation in CHE programs. (2) Obtain 30 hours of CHE each year, of which 20 are from Category I. (paragraph 3-6)
What supervision is required for Army graduate medical education residents?
Army facilities conducting GME must provide sufficient oversight to ensure that residents are appropriately supervised. (paragraph 5-18)
Is off-duty employment permitted for trainees on active duty?
Off duty employment is strictly prohibited while on AD in a trainee status (to include civilian sponsored residencies and fellowships). (paragraph 5-18)