Naval School of Health Sciences Portsmouth

The Naval School of Health Sciences Portsmouth was established in Portsmouth, Virginia, as part of the U.S. Navy’s commitment to training highly skilled medical personnel. Originally founded in 1972, the school provided advanced education and technical training for Navy corpsmen, dental technicians, and other enlisted medical specialties. Over the decades, it played a crucial role in preparing Navy medical staff for service in both peacetime and combat operations worldwide. In 2005, the school was realigned under the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) as part of a broader consolidation of military medical training programs.