The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

About Us

Human Subjects Research

Mission

The mission of the Brooke Army Medical Center Human Research Protections Office (BAMC HRPO) is to assure that all activities related to human subject research are guided by ethical principles and comply with all applicable regulations through implementation of the BAMC Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and administration of the Regional Health Command-Central (RHC-C) Institutional Research Board (IRB).

Inquiries regarding the submission, review, and approval of research at BAMC can be made to HRPO by calling 210-916-2598 or 210-916-2000.

BAMC Residents, fellows, and Staff may access additional information through the BAMC and RHC-C intranet sites (Secure access)

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Location

The BAMC HRPO is located in Building 3667, behind D Lot

Points of Contact

  • Dir, OIRB 210-916-2598
  • PACM&T Office 210-916-2000/4820
  • HPA 210-916-9425
  • Human Subject Protection Specialist 210-916-2000/1005
  • Protocol Coordinator 210-916-8936/0606/7394/4039
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