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WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast
by Doug Soderdahl, Wayne Causey
Welcome to WarDocs! This is a podcast developed and hosted by Active Duty and Veteran Military Medicine professionals who all possess a passion to honor the legacy and preserve the oral history of Military Medicine and get the stories of these healthcare heroes to inform and inspire our listeners and hopefully improve the future of medicine.We will take a behind-the-scenes look into unique opportunities and experiences told firsthand by current and former military professionals from all Servicers, ranks, and Cops and provide interesting and informative content about the mission, history, contributions, and achievements of all of Military MedicineYou will better understand what military medical professionals do in deployed environments as well as their peacetime mission and how they train for the next conflict. You will also hear some incredible stories of how these WarDocs bring first-class medical care from Level 1 Trauma Centers to the most austere of conditions in every corner
Episodes
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Norwegian Surgeon General Petter Iversen on Arctic Casualty Care, the Hard Limits of Cold Weather Medicine, and the Allied Medical Capacity Gap Facing Europe and the Pacific
What can a small nation with a fierce warrior tradition teach the world's largest militaries about keeping wounded soldiers alive? Brig. Gen. Petter Iversen, M.D., Surgeon General of the Norwegian Armed Forces and Chair of the NATO Committee of the Chiefs of Military Medical Services, sat down…
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You Cannot Fire Your Way to Excellence: Prior White House Physician CAPT (Ret) Gerard R. Cox, MD, MHA on Accountability, Just Culture, and High Reliability in Federal Health Care
Retired Navy Captain Gerard Cox, MD, built a forty-year career out of a four-year commitment. He signed with the Navy's Health Professions Scholarship Program because his parents had already stretched to pay for an expensive undergraduate education, intending to serve his obligation and return to...
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Techniques Interventional Radiologists Use to Stop Deadly Bleeding Without Ever Making an Incision- Dr. John Pavlus
Bleeding is what kills people after injury. In this companion conversation to their earlier episode, host and vascular surgeon Dr. Wayne Causey asks Dr. John Pavlus, Chief of Interventional Radiology at Brooke Army Medical Center, to do the thing most medical conversations skip. He walks step by...
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Expeditionary Interventional Radiology: Make the Case for Endovascular Care Forward on the Battlefield- Dr. John Pavlus and Dr. Jonathon Schutt
Bleeding is what kills people after trauma. That single fact sits at the center of this WarDocs episode, in which host Dr. Wayne Causey, a vascular surgeon, sits down with two military interventional radiologists — Dr. John Pavlus of Brooke Army Medical Center and Dr. Jonathon Schutt, an...
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Blood, Burns, and Autonomous En-Route Care: USAISR Commander, COL Shaun Brown, MD on the Research Keeping Wounded Soldiers Alive on Tomorrow's Battlefield
What does it take to keep wounded Soldiers alive when the next war means hours — not minutes — to the operating table? In this special collaboration between WarDocs and OP MED TV, recorded at the Defense Strategies Institute OP MED Symposium, COL Shaun Brown, MD, Commander of the U.S. Army...
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A Green Beret Medic’s Hard Truths: SFC(R) Luke Sciulli on Risk, Resilience, and Casualty Care at Scale
Episode Summary On January 18, 2018, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Green Beret combat medic Luke Sciulli stopped being the medic and became the patient. A booby-trapped building collapsed on him during a personnel-recovery operation, fracturing his C4, C5, and C6 vertebrae, both scapulas, and...
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Inside Insights on the USUHS School of Medicine and HPSP with COL Danielle Holt, MD: What It Really Takes to Become a Military Physician.
Episode Summary What if a medical career could be built on profound purpose, paid for in full, and shaped by leadership opportunities no civilian path can match? In this episode of WarDocs, COL Danielle Holt, MD, an Army general surgeon and Associate Dean of Admissions and Recruitment at the...
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Face Fears, Build Confidence, Lead: CAPT (Ret) Kimberly Elenberg DNP RN on Growth and Innovation in Military Medicine and Beyond
Few careers in military medicine trace an arc as wide as that of CAPT (Ret) Kimberly Elenberg, DNP, RN. In this episode she sits down with WarDocs to map a journey that began as an ROTC cadet who joined because she saw students rappelling down a building in Philadelphia, and that has since…
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The Evolution of Combat Medicine and Preparing for Large-Scale Combat Operations-Army Deputy Surgeon General, BG Lance Raney, MD
In this episode of WarDocs, Army Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Lance Raney discusses the past, present, and future of military medicine. The conversation begins with Dr. Raney’s early journey from a collegiate scholarship athlete to a Family Medicine physician, exploring how his clinical roots in...
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Trauma Czar Col Valerie Sams, MD on Skill Sustainment, Clinical Readiness, and Optimizing the Military Health System
Col Valerie Sams, MD is an Air Force trauma surgeon, surgical critical care expert, and the Director of the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) at the University of Cincinnati. Her path to the operating room was anything but ordinary. Before medical school, she served…
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From Space to the Battlefield: Astronaut, Marine, and Physician Dr. David Hilmers on AI-Driven Tools, Innovation, and the Future of Combat Casualty Care.
In this episode of WarDocs, Dr. David Hilmers, a retired Marine Colonel, four-time NASA Space Shuttle astronaut, and dual-trained physician in internal medicine and pediatrics offers a sweeping perspective on what it means to apply hard-won lessons from space exploration, global infectious…
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Why Academia, Industry, and Military Medicine Must Work Together to Win the Next War with Dr. Paul D. Biddinger
Dr. Paul D. Biddinger, Chief Preparedness and Continuity Officer at Mass General Brigham and one of the nation's foremost authorities on disaster medicine, joins WarDocs to deliver an unflinching assessment of the United States' readiness to manage mass battlefield casualties in a large-scale...
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From 18 Delta to Doctoral Degree: MSG(R) Jonathan Lu Shares Insights on Lifelong Learning and Bridging Military Experience with Academia.
In this episode, Master Sergeant (Retired) John Lu joins WarDocs to share his profound journey from a conventional Army medic to a Special Forces 18 Delta and ultimately a doctoral graduate. MSG(R) Lu’s narrative is a masterclass in professional evolution, highlighting how he pursued a…
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Shield and Ship: Lt Col Charisma Evangelista, MD, on Combat Ocular Trauma, Refractive Readiness, and Her Journey Becoming a Hero of Military Medicine
This episode of WarDocs features Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Charisma Evangelista, the Air Force’s leading voice on refractive surgery and an expert in ocular trauma. The conversation begins with her upbringing in the Philippines and her unique path to military medicine, driven by a desire...
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Revolutionizing Amputee Care and Rehabilitation- Restoring Wounded Warriors and Families: COL(R) Paul Pasquina, MD.
Following the events of 9/11, the United States military medical system faced an unprecedented challenge as casualties with devastating limb loss and complex polytrauma began arriving at Walter Reed. In this episode of WarDocs, Retired Army Colonel Dr. Paul Pasquina takes listeners behind the...
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Bringing Combat Whole Blood Pre-Hospital Protocols to Civilian Trauma- Dr. Don Jenkins and Dr. Alex Bowers
In this compelling episode of the podcast, we explore the groundbreaking paradigm shift of bringing whole blood resuscitation from the combat zones of Afghanistan directly to civilian pre-hospital emergency care. For decades, standard civilian trauma protocols relied heavily on crystalloid fluids...
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Optimizing for the Mission: A Master Class in Leadership and Healthcare Transformation with Army Surgeon General LTG Mary K. Izaguirre, DO
This episode of WarDocs features an in-depth conversation with LTG Mary K. Izaguirre, DO, the 46th Army Surgeon General and Commanding General of U.S. Army Medical Command. LTG Izaguirre shares her personal journey from a residency at Madigan Army Medical Center to serving in a tent in Bagram,...
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Award-Winning Research on Persistent MRI Findings Unique to Blast and Repetitive Mild TBI- David F. Tate, PhD
This episode of WarDocs features Dr. David Tate, a clinical neuropsychologist and lead author of the 2025 Military Medicine Article of the Year. The discussion centers on a groundbreaking study utilizing the LIMBIC-CENC cohort—a massive data set of over 3,000 participants—to investigate…
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From Black Hawk Down to Mission Zero: COL(R) Robert Mabry, MD, on Modernizing Operational Medicine and Medic Training
In this episode of War Docs, we speak with retired Army Colonel Dr. Robert Mabry, a figure whose career trajectory from an 18 Delta Special Forces medic to a senior physician-leader has shaped the face of modern military medicine. Dr. Mabry recounts his harrowing experience during the Battle of...
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Orthopedic Surgery on the High Seas and the Evolution of Humanitarian Disaster Relief in Navy Medicine: V. Franklin Sechriest II, MD
In this episode of WarDocs, we sit down with Dr. Franklin Sechriest, a former US Navy Commander and orthopedic surgeon, to explore the high-stakes world of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dr. Sechriest details the unique…
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Architects of Care: The Strategic Impact of Army Nurse Corps Leadership on the Future of Military Medicine
This special episode of WarDocs celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps by bringing together four distinguished leaders: Brigadier General Jamie Burk (27th ANC Chief), Retired Major General Jimmie Keenan (24th ANC Chief), Retired Brigadier General Bill Bester (21st ANC Chief)…
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Special Operations Medicine and IPAP Prerequisites with 75th Ranger Regiment Veteran SFC Jacob Allen
This episode features SFC Jacob Allen, an elite medic from the 75th Ranger Regiment currently transitioning into the Inter-service Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). With a background that includes six combat deployments, Allen offers a rare firsthand account of what it means to deliver medical...
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From Bedside Nursing to Strategic Medical Leadership- Army Nurses in Command- Army Colonels Belew, Berryman, Eccleston, and Perata.
This special episode of WarDocs celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps by featuring four distinguished commanders: Colonel Margaret Berryman, Colonel Crystal Belew, Colonel Sarah Eccleston, and Colonel Briana Perata. Each guest shares her personal journey from commissioning to...
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Building a 125 Year Legacy- Meet future leaders in the Army Nurse Corps
This episode celebrates the 125th anniversary of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps by profiling four newly commissioned officers completing their Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC). The conversation highlights the diverse backgrounds and motivations of these future leaders, ranging from a former Master...
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From Sharecropper's Daughter to General Officer: The Inspiring Journey of BG(R) Clara Adams-Ender in Military Nursing
Episode Summary In this inspiring episode of WarDocs, we are honored to feature the extraordinary journey of Retired Army Brigadier General Clara Adams-Ender. Rising from humble beginnings as one of ten children born to sharecroppers with limited formal education, she defied expectations to…
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From Special Forces Medic to Neurosurgery Resident: The Inspiring Journey of CPT Alex Villahermosa, MD.
Episode Summary Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Alexander Villahermosa, a neurosurgery resident at UT Health San Antonio and former 18 Delta Special Forces Medical Sergeant. Motivated by the events of 9/11, he enlisted with an 18 X-ray contract, embarking on a remarkable journey…
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Empowering Medics with Cutting-Edge Simulation Technology- CMSgt (Ret) Jason Robbins and Lou Oberndorf
Unlock the secrets of military medicine and simulation technology with insights from two leading experts, retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Jason Robbins and Lou Oberndorf, CEO of Operative Experience Incorporated. Discover how these trailblazers have navigated the evolution of medical...
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From Navy Independent Duty Corpsman to Clinical Decision-Making Innovator: Retired Navy Master Chief Joe Espinosa
What if you could transform the future of military medicine with the power of AI and technology? Join us for a captivating conversation with retired Navy Master Chief and Independent Duty Corpsman Joe Espinosa, who takes us through his remarkable journey in military healthcare. From his early…
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Navigating Military Graduate Medical Education: COL Kent DeZee, MD, MPH
Army Colonel Kent DeZee, MD, MPH, the Defense Health Agency Director of Graduate Medical Education, offers an exclusive inside look into the unique world of training military physicians. We explore the evolution of the military's residency match process and the distinct challenges faced by…
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Wartime Surgery and Medical Innovation in Ukraine: Dr. Oleksandr Sokolov
Imagine navigating the complexities of wartime medicine, where every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Join us for an unfiltered conversation with Dr. Oleksandr Sokolov, a Ukrainian vascular surgeon who has been in the thick of it, bringing groundbreaking innovations to the...
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Balancing Vascular Surgery Practice, Research, and Mentorship in Military Medicine: Lt Col Theodore Hart, MD
What drives a person with no medical lineage to become a leading figure in military medicine? Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of Lt Col Theodore Hart, MD, whose path from the Air Force Academy to a celebrated vascular surgeon at Brooke Army Medical Center defies expectations.…
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Navigating the AI Revolution in Healthcare-The Future is Here: CAPT(Ret) Hassan A. Tetteh, MD, MBA, FACS
Can AI transcend its role from a mere tool to a pivotal player in healthcare transformation? Join us as we engage in a compelling conversation with retired Navy Captain and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Hassan Tetteh, a vanguard in clinical informatics and artificial intelligence. We unravel AI's...
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Charting a Course in Military Medicine and Academia- Col (Ret) Jessica Servey, MD, MHPE, FAAFP
Join us for a fascinating discussion with retired Air Force Colonel Dr. Jessica Servey, who shares her remarkable journey into military medicine. As a family physician and a leader in medical education, Dr. Servey offers an insider's view into the dynamic world of military healthcare. Her...
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“You Belong at the Table”- Conquering Self-Doubt and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Military Medicine.
Unlock the power to overcome imposter syndrome in military medicine with insights from an eclectic panel of seasoned professionals. Major Lindsay Umlauf hosts a compelling discussion with Brigadier General Susan Pietrykowski, retired Command Master Chief Petty Officer Tyrone Willis, Major Tiara...
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Combat Neurosurgery: Expert Insights on Managing Head Trauma and Surgical Techniques While Deployed-LTC Ryan Morton, MD.
Army neurosurgeon LTC Ryan Morton, MD, joins us for a compelling discussion on the high-stakes environment of combat neurosurgery. We delve into the strategies crucial for managing head trauma on the battlefield, where preventing hypoxia and hypotension is paramount for saving lives. Dr. Morton...
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Navigating the Frontlines of Military Neurosurgery: Innovations and Challenges- LTC Ryan Morton, MD
Army neurosurgeon LTC Ryan Morton, MD, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his military medicine career, sharing insights and personal stories that shaped his path. From the influence of his father's military service and choosing the ROTC HPSP route to fund his education at Notre Dame…
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The Heart of Healthcare Leadership with Maj Gen (Ret) Paul Friedrichs, MD- Ten Good Minutes on Leadership
Retired Major General Paul Friedrichs, MD, offers a unique perspective on military leadership principles through the lens of healthcare, drawing from his extensive service, including his role as the inaugural director of the White House Office on Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy. Listen…
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Dr. Stephen Ferrara's Strategic Vision for Military Medicine: Enhancing Care and Maintaining Readiness
Dr. Stephen Ferrara, a distinguished retired Navy Captain and the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, joins us on WarDocs to share his inspiring journey through military medicine. Dr. Ferrara opens up about his motivations, which are deeply rooted in family ties and pivotal...
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Breaking Barriers: COL(R) Pauline Gross, PA-C, on Transforming Military Medicine and Empowering Women
Retired Army Colonel and Physician Assistant Pauline Gross shares her extraordinary journey from the Women's Army Corps to a pioneering career in military medicine. With a career spanning over 44 years, Pauline offers a wealth of insights into the evolution of women's health in the military and…
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Healing from Trauma and Finding Hope- Spiritual Support in Combat- Chaplain MAJ Paul Belcher
Army Chaplain Major Paul Belcher joins us to share his groundbreaking insights into the intersection of trauma and spirituality within military contexts. Through his unique journey and experiences, Major Belcher developed the Traumatic Impact Spiritual Assessment Tool, a much-needed approach to...
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A Combat Medic’s Tale of Resilience and Teamwork- CSM Gabriel R. Wright, MPA, RRT
Command Sergeant Major Gabriel Wright shares his extraordinary journey from serving with the Army Rangers to becoming a senior respiratory therapist in military medicine. His transformation was profoundly influenced by the events of 9-11, leading to deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, where he...
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16th Physician to the President: COL(R) Kevin C. O’Connor, DO, FAAFP
Prepare to uncover the hidden world of military medicine with retired Army Colonel Dr. Kevin O'Connor. What does it take to provide medical care in high-stakes environments and transition seamlessly into the role of White House physician? Join us for an episode packed with hard-earned wisdom and...
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From Combat to the Capitol: Innovations in Prev Med, Mental Health and Federal Healthcare Leadership- Dr. Leith States.
What drives someone to transition from aspiring Marine to a leading figure in military and federal healthcare? Dr. Leith States' journey is marked by pivotal moments, including a personal tragedy that redirected his path toward medicine. In a candid conversation, Dr. States shares his unique...
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The HPSP Scholarship: Fund Your Education and Serve Your Nation
What if your journey to becoming a physician didn't come with the burden of student debt, and instead, offered unique career opportunities and a profound sense of purpose? Join us as we chat with Army LTC Mary Alice Noel, MD, Navy CAPT Shauna F. O'Sullivan, DO, and Air Force Col Brian Neubauer…
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Inside USAMRIID: Pioneering Defense Against Biological Threats- COL Aaron C. Pitney, MD
Join us on WarDocs as we explore the fascinating journey of Army Colonel Aaron C. Pitney, MD, into the world of military medicine. Inspired by his family's legacy in the medical field, Dr. Pitney shares how his sister and brother-in-law's careers in pediatrics and cardiology motivated him to…
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Caring Leadership in Healthcare: COL(R) Joshua D. Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA
Join us on this enlightening journey with Retired Army Colonel Joshua D. Hartzel, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA,as we explore his remarkable path in military medicine. Dr. Hartzell shares his early passion for military history, which inspired his decision to join the service through the ROTC program…
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Resilience and Innovation: A Special Forces Medic's Journey: SFC Mondrian “Mo” Bogert.
Unpack the unique and demanding world of Special Forces medical operations with our guest, Sergeant First Class Mo Bogert, an Army 18 Delta Special Forces medic. This episode promises an enlightening journey through predictive medicine, the vital skill set for prolonged casualty care, and the...
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Navigating Leadership Challenges in Military and VA Healthcare: COL(R) Steven Braverman, MD
COL(R) Steven Braverman, MD takes you through his extraordinary journey from military medicine to becoming the COO of the Veterans Health Administration. Driven by a desire to fund his education through the Army's HPSP scholarship independently, Dr. Braverman chose the specialty of Physical...
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Leading Transformative Change in Military Medicine and Special Operations: LTC(R) Stephen M. DeLellis, PA-C
Join us as we explore the extraordinary journey of Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel PA Stephen M. DeLellis, PA-C, who transitioned from an enlisted soldier to a distinguished physician assistant in military medicine. Starting with his decision to join the Army for college money in the early 1980s,...
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Military Medicine's Pediatric Evolution: Col (Ret) Eric M. Flake, MD, on Telehealth, Culture, and Collaboration
Join us as Col (Ret) Eric M. Flake, MD, takes us on a journey through his illustrious career in military medicine, where he specialized in developmental behavioral pediatrics. Discover how pediatricians are not just essential in the combat zones but also pivotal in bringing innovative care models...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to WarDocs! This is a podcast developed and hosted by Active Duty and Veteran Military Medicine professionals who all possess a passion to honor the legacy and preserve the oral history of Military Medicine and get the stories of these healthcare heroes to inform and inspire our listeners and hopefully improve the future of medicine.We will take a behind-the-scenes look into unique opportunities and experiences told firsthand by current and former military professionals from all Servicers, ranks, and Cops and provide interesting and informative content about the mission, history, contributions, and achievements of all of Military MedicineYou will better understand what military medical professionals do in deployed environments as well as their peacetime mission and how they train for the next conflict. You will also hear some incredible stories of how these WarDocs bring first-class medical care from Level 1 Trauma Centers to the most austere of conditions in every corner
HOSTED BY
Doug Soderdahl, Wayne Causey
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Welcome to WarDocs! This is a podcast developed and hosted by Active Duty and Veteran Military Medicine professionals who all possess a passion to honor the legacy and preserve the oral history of Military Medicine and get the stories of these healthcare heroes to inform and inspire our listeners...
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