Dr. James Mitchell Day is an accomplished physician specializing in Internal Medicine, with a distinguished academic and military background. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Latino Studies from the University of Notre Dame between 2009 and 2012. Following this, he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Loyola University of Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine in May 2017. Further enhancing his expertise, Dr. Day completed a Global Health Graduate Certificate at the Uniformed Services University from 2018 to 2020. He completed his residency and American Board Certification in Internal Medicine at Naval Medical Center San Diego in 2023.

Dr. Day’s military and medical training is extensive. He began with the Naval ROTC Program at the University of Notre Dame and proceeded to complete his intern year in Internal Medicine at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. His training includes the Combat Casualty Care Course at Fort Sam Houston and flight school at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola. He served as a Flight Surgeon with the USMC Tilt-Rotor VMM 364 at Camp Pendleton and was an observer and combat aircrew member in Al-Jaber, Kuwait. Additionally, Dr. Day participated in the Pacific Partnership 2022 mission aboard the USNS Mercy, traveling to Guam and Phu-Yen, Vietnam. Currently he serves at the Department Head of Internal Medicine at US Naval Hospital Guam.

Dr. Day’s dedication to global health and medical education is evident through his numerous honors and recognitions. He was awarded a Global Health Fellowship from Loyola University of Chicago and is a part of the Navy Global Health Specialist Program. He holds an Assistant Professor faculty appointment in Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University.

Active in professional societies, Dr. Day is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, and the Society of United States Naval Flight Surgeons. His exemplary service has earned him numerous military decorations, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Fleet Marine Force Ribbon, and several others, recognizing his contributions to national defense and operational missions. Dr. Day’s expertise and commitment to both medicine and military service underscore his exceptional career and ongoing contributions to the field.