Bryce Mendez
About Bryce Mendez
Bryce Mendez is a Clinical Instructor at George Washington University, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in defense health policy, military medical workforce, and TRICARE benefits, having held various roles in healthcare policy analysis and emergency management.
Work at The George Washington University
Bryce Mendez has been a Clinical Instructor at The George Washington University since 2010. In this role, he engages with students and provides instruction in public health and related fields. His tenure at the university spans over 14 years, during which he has contributed to the academic environment and supported the development of future professionals in healthcare.
Education and Expertise
Bryce Mendez holds a Doctor of Public Health from The George Washington University, where he studied from 2021 to 2024. He also earned a Master of Public Health from the same institution, completing his studies from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College between 2015 and 2018. His expertise includes TRICARE benefits, military medical workforce, and the Military Health System.
Background in Healthcare Policy
Mendez has extensive experience in healthcare policy, having worked as a Senior Healthcare Policy Analyst at the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery from 2010 to 2016. He later served as Branch Chief for Healthcare Business at the same bureau from 2016 to 2018. His work involved providing consultation and assistance to Members of Congress on defense health policy issues, as well as engaging in medical research and development related to these policies.
Professional Experience in Defense Health Care
Currently, Bryce Mendez works as an Analyst in Defense Health Care Policy at the Congressional Research Service, a position he has held since 2018. His role involves analyzing defense health care policies and working on relationships with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal healthcare benefits. He has also held various positions in the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, including Assistant Director for Administration for Navy Personnel in 2014.
Internship and Early Career
Before his extensive career in healthcare policy, Bryce Mendez completed an internship at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in 2007. This role provided him with foundational experience in public service and policy analysis, contributing to his later work in defense health policy and military healthcare systems.