BUMED (Bureau of Medicine and Surgery)

BUMED, or the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, is the U.S. Navy’s medical department responsible for overseeing healthcare for Navy and Marine Corps personnel. It manages military hospitals, clinics, and medical research, ensuring service members and their families receive comprehensive medical care. BUMED also develops medical policies, maintains readiness for deployments, and advances medical innovation to support the health and well-being of military personnel worldwide.