Purdue delegation visits Medical Education and Training Campus as part of Degree Bridge Program
April 1, 2024
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Representatives from Purdue University and Purdue Global recently visited the Defense Health Agency's (DHA) Medical Education Training Campus (METC) in San Antonio, Texas, as a part of the METC Degree Bridge Program. The Degree Bridge Program provides opportunities for METC graduates to further their education through degree pathway programs and affiliations with several colleges and universities throughout the country, including Purdue Global.
A military instructor provides an overview of Navy-specific training at METC.
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During this visit, university leaders were provided a comprehensive brief on METC's mission, toured state-of-the-art facilities, observed training sessions, and engaged in discussions with METC instructors and senior staff, gaining insights into the innovative medical training programs taking place.
Kelvin Gumbs, executive director of Educational Partnerships, said, “It was humbling to witness firsthand the incredible training taking place and the unmatched professionalism of the METC instructors. Supporting the Degree Bridge Program and serving METC graduates is a top priority for Purdue Global.”
The University delegation included faculty, members of the Purdue Global Registrar’s Office and the Office of Industry Partnerships, and members of the Military Advisory Board, retired Master Chief April Beldo and retired Vice Admiral Kendall Card.
Ron Maggitt, senior articulation analyst in Purdue Global’s Center for Prior Learning Recognition, said, “The visit truly reinforces the quality of instruction, commitment and vast depths of knowledge found at METC and in turn it reaffirms our commitment to this partnership.”
About Purdue Global
Purdue Global is Purdue’s online university for working adults who have life experience and often some college credits. It offers flexible paths for students to earn an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, based on their work experience, military service and previous college credits, no matter where they are in their life journey. Purdue Global is a nonprofit, public university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and backed by Purdue University. For more information, visit purdueglobal.edu.
About Medical Education Training Campus
The Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) is a multi-service, enlisted medical training facility for Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard students. METC provides world class enlisted medical training to support mission readiness in peacetime and war. As a leader in military medical education, METC is the world's largest enlisted medical education campus and largest consolidation of military training in the Department of Defense, operating over 48 academic training programs in various medical specialties. For more information, visit: https://www.metc.mil/.
Writer: Kelvin Gumbs, kegumbs@purdueforlife.org
Media Contact: Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu
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Sources:
Kelvin Gumbs, executive director of educational partnerships, Office of Industry Partnerships
Ron Maggitt, senior articulation analyst, Purdue Global Center for Prior Learning Recognition
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