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AFSPA Talks · October 5 · 31 min

AFSPA Talks MED

The Bureau of Medical Services within the Department of State plays a unique role in supporting the thousands of members of the Foreign Service and other U.S. government agencies, and their families, serving around the world. These medical professionals provide primary care, arrange medevacs, support ongoing chronic care, and more. Today, AFSPA Talks with three leaders from MED to learn a bit more about their work and to get some advice for audience members who are new to the Foreign Service or considering joining. Please note: This episode was recorded in late September 2026. All information in this episode is current as of that date. Links discussed in this episode: Upcoming AFSPA Events: www.afspa.org/events AFSPA's Life Insurance Open Enrollment: www.afspa.org/life Choosing Federal Health Insurance: Selecting Federal Health Insurance

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The Bureau of Medical Services within the Department of State plays a unique role in supporting the thousands of members of the Foreign Service and other U.S. government agencies, and their families, serving around the world. These medical professionals provide primary care, arrange medevacs, support ongoing chronic care, and more. Today, AFSPA Talks with three leaders from MED to learn a bit more about their work and to get some advice for audience members who are new to the Foreign Service or considering joining.
 
Please note: This episode was recorded in late September 2026. All information in this episode is current as of that date.
 
Links discussed in this episode:
Upcoming AFSPA Events: www.afspa.org/events
AFSPA's Life Insurance Open Enrollment: www.afspa.org/life
Choosing Federal Health Insurance: Selecting Federal Health Insurance  

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