CSM (Ret) Althea Green, Ph.D.- Army Medicine’s Most Senior Combat Medic Now Shapes Military Medicine through the Enlisted to Medical Degree Program

     CSM (Ret) Dr. Althea Green's military background includes duties within operational as well as fixed facility health care organizations, with leadership responsibilities at every level from tactical to strategic. She was the first woman and first person of color to be competitively selected as the Army's Medical Command (MEDCOM) Soldier of the Year. She culminated her Army career as the 16th Command Sergeant Major of the MEDCOM/Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Army Surgeon General and Commander MEDCOM. As the Army's top enlisted medic, she was the chief advisor and subject matter expert for the training, development, and utilization of the enlisted medical force.       In this episode, Dr. Green discusses her entry into the Army from a small Caribbean country to becoming a combat medic and Ear, Nose, and Throat Technician. As she ascended in the ranks of army medicine for the next 35 years, she served units deployed to Europe as the Command Sergeant Major for Walter Reed and ultimately the Command Sergeant Major for Army Medicine. She now oversees the Enlisted to Medical Degree program, where enlisted soldiers of all military occupations can work through a program that enables them to enter medical school and become physicians of any specialty. She also describes the drastic difference in the combat medic from her entry as a 91B to what we now know as the highly trained 68W combat medic.       She shares many insights and lessons learned over a distinguished career and provides some valuable advice for all listeners. You don't want to miss this episode! To find out more about Dr. Green at wardocspodcast.com/guest-bios and join our mission to preserve military medicine achievements WarDocs at wardocspodcast.com.                        The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine. Listen to the What We are For Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you.  WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Doc" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield that demonstrates dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.           Follow Us on social media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast