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    Embark on a fascinating exploration of military medicine with Commander Sean Stewart, a distinguished emergency medicine physician and the Command Surgeon for Joint Task Force Civil Support. Ever wondered what it takes to transition from traditional medical practice to the dynamic, resource-challenged environments faced by Navy doctors? This episode promises to illuminate the unique aspects of military medicine through the eyes of a seasoned professional. Discover the blend of clinical acumen and leadership required to thrive as a Battalion Surgeon, and understand the multifaceted roles that military medics play across diverse operational settings. Commander Stewart shares his personal journey fueled by a rich legacy of Marine Corps service, and his unexpected pivot to emergency medicine. Gain insight into the indispensable support provided by organizations like the Government Services Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (GSASEP), which champions the cause of military medical professionals. As Stewart elaborates on his current responsibilities ensuring readiness for Homeland Defense missions, listeners will gain an appreciation for the critical thinking and adaptability needed in the CBRNE enterprise. This episode is an eye-opener for anyone intrigued by military medicine and the unparalleled career opportunities it offers.   Take Home Messages: Military medicine offers unique leadership and growth opportunities that are not typically available in civilian medical careers, providing a rich and diverse environment for personal and professional development. Emergency medicine in the military context is distinct due to its adaptability to varied environments, including air, sea, and land operations, which enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills under resource-constrained conditions. Organizations like the Government Services Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians play a crucial role in supporting military medical professionals by providing a community and network for those practicing in the unique setting of federal service. A career in military medicine allows healthcare professionals to have a profound impact on the lives of others, often through mentorship and leadership roles, which can lead to significant personal fulfillment beyond clinical achievements. For medical students and professionals considering federal service, the experience offers unparalleled opportunities, from unique deployments to specialized training, making it a rewarding path for those seeking adventure and service to their country.   Episode Keywords: military medicine, emergency medicine, CDR Sean Stuart, Navy healthcare, military leadership, CBRNE, Joint Task Force Civil Support, GSASEP, Government Services Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians, military healthcare challenges, military medical field, leadership opportunities, emergency medicine physician, deployed settings, military service career, War Docs Podcast Hashtags: #MilitaryMedicine #EmergencyMedicine #NavyHealthcare #LeadershipInUniform #CBRNE #MedicalPodcast #WarDocsPodcast #CDRSeanStuart #HealthcareLeadership #MilitaryService   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast 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 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 "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield,demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.     Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast      

In S5 E2 I am delighted to welcome Dr Joshua D Hartzell MD MS-HPEd FACP FIDSA to the podcast. Dr Hartzell is an Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine Physician and a retired Army Colonel who has spent 25 years in military medicine. He is also the author of a fantastic new book : A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership: Building a Culture of Compassion and Excellence.                  Throughout his career Dr Hartzell has held numerous leadership positions including being Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency and Assistant Chief of Graduate Medical Education at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Assistant Dean for Faculty Development at the Uniformed Services University. He deployed as a Battalion Surgeon with the 82 nd  Airborne Division to Afghanistan. He is also faculty at the MGH Institute of Health Professions where he teaches leadership development. As a practising clinician he has devoted the last decade to developing leaders training and teaching thousands of students, residents, and faculty within healthcare. Josh hashas delivered over 100 talks on leadership development and has writtennumerous papers on the topic. He combines his years of boots on the ground leading in medicine with his research to teach other leaders practical strategies about how to sharpen their leadership skills in his book.        In this conversation I have the joy of exploring Josh's own story of self and motivation to write this book. He discusses the practicalities and process of writing and publishing in addition to his personal and professional purpose in sharing the strategy, art and practical application of leadership in healthcare.  In this book he weaves science and story together in a very accessible format making this book both an enjoyable read but an enduring manual to re-visit again and again. We discuss feedback, sponsorship, organisational communication and "aggressive listening" as a leader in addition to leading and caring for self and others. There are many, many leadership books in the world but Josh provides a unique lens and needed prescription for healthcare today and going forward.Links/References/Further Reading:Dr Joshua Hartzell https://joshuahartzellmd.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshhartzellmd/Josh's reading recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BNKXF3VQ?ref_=mr_direct_us_au_au&showmrihttps://danielcoyle.com/the-culture-code/https://www.hayhouse.com.au/lead-from-the-heart-ebook The Mind Full Medic Podcast is proudly sponsored by the MBA NSW-ACT Find out more about their service or donate today at www.mbansw.org.auDisclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care professional. Moreover views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or other official organisations.

1.35 million applicants received a military entrance physical from 2016 to 2020, and about 15% of them received an initial disqualification. More than half of these disqualified applicants sought a waiver, and they were more likely than not to get approved. This whole system can be frustrating and opaque, so in this episode we dive into the medical standards and waiver process with a guest who was deeply involved. Dr. Christopher D. Meyering is a board-certified Primary Care Sports Medicine physician. He attended medical school at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University and subsequently completed his Family Medicine internship and residency training at DeWitt Army Community Hospital at Fort Belvoir, VA. Following a 2-year assignment in Germany, he completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Tri-Service Primary Care Fellowship at Fort Belvoir, VA. He is certified by the American Board of Family Physicians with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Meyering retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of Service which included 3 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Battalion Surgeon for Infantry, Armor, and Field Artillery units. Several key positions during his career were assignments as the Command Surgeon for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command which oversees all recruiting and training for the entire U.S. Army; the Command Surgeon for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command which made him the medical waiver authority for the Army; and the Division Surgeon for the 1st Cavalry Division. Dr. Meyering was the Chief Medical Officer for the 2022 and 2024 DoD Warrior Games held in Orlando, FL. Additionally he was the co-medical lead for the 2021 Invictus Games held in The Hague, The Netherlands and for the 2023 Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany. He is currently the Chief Medical Officer for all upcoming DoD Warrior Games and is the Medical Lead for Team U.S. at the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada. He is the author of multiple peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and published abstracts, and he has presented at international and national conferences and events. He was previously the assistant team physician for George Mason University and covered all collegiate sports. He volunteered medical services at multiple levels and events to include the Marine Corps marathon, the Army 10 miler, the Augusta Half Iron Man Triathlon, All Army Wheelchair basketball, USA National and Golden Gloves Boxing events, Army combatives tournaments, professional fast pitch softball, and Special Olympics. We reference a lot of data from this AMSARA report "Accession Medical Standards Analysis and Research Activity"Some other relevant reporting on the issue includes this piece from The War Horse and this discussion of recent changes from AUSACOL (R) Meyering told a story about national media attention on some of his work, and you can find that coverage here

Episode Notes David of BluePrint: Review rejoins Rob in order to finish off the week as Wade and his fellow medics try to save the Battalion Surgeon.

   Step into the boots of Army BG Jennifer A. Marrast Host, our guest on this episode of WarDocs, the Military Medicine podcast. From her origins in Grenada to her current role as Deputy Commanding General Professional Services for the 807th Medical Command deployment support, BG Marrast Host's journey will leave you astounded and inspired. The insights she shares about the battlefield hardships and the immense emotional toll of her profession are both gripping and poignant. Get a firsthand account of her time with the 452nd Hospital in Afghanistan and the graphic trauma cases she encountered. Feel the palpable intensity as she narrates the heartbreaking memory of a young burn victim she couldn't save, and how that experience informs her work today. As we traverse through her tenure as a battalion surgeon in Iraq and her time at Task Force Victory in Afghanistan, you'll get an insider view of the daunting challenges of military medical decision-making and how rank plays into it all. Towards the end of our discussion, BG Marrast Host turns the spotlight onto future military medics. She imparts her wisdom on maintaining balanced dedication between civilian and military commitments and shares invaluable leadership lessons. Wrapping up, she expresses her hopes for her legacy and the future of Army medicine. Regardless of whether you're considering a military medical career or are simply intrigued by the intricate world of military medicine, this episode promises a deeply insightful journey. Don't miss out!     Chapters: (00:00) Military Medicine and Leadership Lessons (09:00) 452nd Hospital Experiences in Afghanistan (13:14) Challenges in Afghanistan and Iraq (19:56) Challenges in Military Medicine and Readiness (39:03) Legacy of Military Medicine   Chapter Summaries: (00:00) Military Medicine and Leadership Lessons BG Jennifer A Marrast Host shares her journey from Grenada to medical school and the military, discussing the role of reserves in medical missions and leadership lessons for military medical careers.   (09:00) 452nd Hospital Experiences in Afghanistan BG Marrast Host shares her experiences of treating severe trauma in austere conditions in Afghanistan.   (13:14) Challenges in Afghanistan and Iraq Jennifer's experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq, including medical decision-making, care of soldiers, and setting up an MC4 system, are discussed.   (19:56) Challenges in Military Medicine and Readiness BG Jennifer A. Marrast Host shares her experience of a heartbreaking case in Afghanistan and how it taught her to debrief her team after trauma cases, as well as the challenges of balancing civilian and military jobs.   (39:03) Legacy of Military Medicine BG Marrast Host's legacy includes her passion for caring for soldiers and modernizing Army medicine. Listeners Will….. Embark on a journey from immigrant background to high-ranking military status. Gain a deep understanding of emotional and physical challenges encountered on the battlefield. Gain a complex perspective on military medicine, emphasizing the role of leadership, decision-making, and adaptability. Understand the role and significance of military reserves in medical missions and preparation for large-scale combat operations. Gain insight into the emotional strain of military medicine through the recounting of a young burn victim in Afghanistan. Understand the demanding balance between civilian careers and military obligations for reserve medical personnel. Learn valuable leadership lessons applicable in various contexts. Recognize the need for military medical personnel to maintain combat skills alongside medical expertise. Get a glimpse of the aspirations and dedication required to improve care and prepare the next generation of military medics. Use the podcast as an informative and inspiring resource for anyone considering a career in military medicine or interested in gaining insights into the demands of front-line healthcare. Episode Keywords: Military Medicine, Army Brigadier General, Jennifer A. Marrast Host, 807th Medical Command, 452nd Hospital, Afghanistan, Iraq, Trauma Cases, Burn Victim, Battalion Surgeon, Task Force Victory, Medical Decision-Making, Rank, MC4 System, Comfort, Pain Relief, Reserve Component, Modernize Army Medicine, Combat, Fighting Strength Hashtags: #wardocs #military #medicine #podcast #MilMed #MedEd #MilitaryMedicine #BrigGenMarrastHost #WarDocsPodcast #BattlefieldMedicine #LeadershipLessons #TraumaCare #MilitaryHealthcare #CombatMedics #VeteranStories   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine   The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/episodes 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 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 "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.     Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast YouTube Channel: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

Captain Loran B. Morgan M.D. served as a battalion surgeon and paratrooper in the Army during World War II. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and at the Rhine River Crossing.  After the war, Morgan became an optometrist, and invented an irrigation device for eye wounds that is still used by medical personnel in the field today. He also went to Vietnam for 60 days as a civilian to run an eye clinic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this preview, we'll be sharing a clip from tomorrow's interview with Captain Loran B. Morgan M.D.. Make sure to catch our full interview with Morgan when it releases tomorrow.  Captain Loran B. Morgan M.D. served as a battalion surgeon and paratrooper in the Army during World War II. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and at the Rhine River Crossing.  After the war, Morgan became an optometrist, and invented an irrigation device for eye wounds that is still used by medical personnel in the field today. He also went to Vietnam for 60 days as a civilian to run an eye clinic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/b7n7X7 Dr. Purdy's interest in helping people drew her out of a lucrative professional career as a performing pianist to earn a BA in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) from Ball State University and then attend medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Graduating from family medicine residency at Georgia's Martin Army Hospital, she began 14 years of service as a US Army physician, caring for men and women from all over the country undergoing basic training, airborne school, ranger school, and soldiers on post. During that time, she delivered hundreds of babies and treated hundreds of soldiers on the ground. She then relocated to North Carolina to serve as Battalion Surgeon, where she first practiced telemedicine while overseeing the care of special operations combat medics deployed to Africa. This experience prepared her for the med/peds hospitalist role at the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Army Hospital. She then went on to help build the Army's extensive telemedicine networks before doing the same for dozens of private virtual health companies. Upon leaving the military, Dr. Purdy discovered her passion for ensuring equal access to quality healthcare for everyone in America. She immersed herself in the digital healthcare industry, seeing over 20,000 virtual patients as the first full-time telemedicine physician and Medical Director for MDLIVE. This led to a key role in bringing virtual treatment to COVID-19 pandemic patients and those in the Ukraine war zone. Now, Dr. Purdy is a sought-after digital medicine expert serving as Medical Director/Co-Founder and advisor for more than 50 leading telehealth providers, including Hims and Hers, Wisp, Rise Medical, OpenLoop, and MDintegrations - a telehealth company designed to deliver care for health tech startups across North America. Dr. Purdy resides in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband of 10 years, juggling a busy “mompreneur” life with four kids under the age of 10! At the young age of 38, the well-deserved title of “America's Doctor” has been awarded to her by colleagues across the nation. Fueled by a passion and drive to help as many people as she can, Dr. Laura Purdy uses her role as a C-Suite executive to carry out a vision of establishing the most advanced telehealth systems. Bringing together the greatest minds in medicine, she seeks to help millions of people using the best that technology has to offer. Learn more at DrLauraPurdy.com or on Instagram @americasfavoritedoctor Working on medical billing can be stressful for healthcare providers. It can distract you from your primary focus, which is your patients, and any billing errors you make can land you in hot water. Now no more. Introducing Growing Innovation Health Solution GI Health Solution is a comprehensive medical billing solution that allows you to shift the burden of collections off of your shoulders, so you can focus on patient care. Count on GI Health Solutions for handling your medical billing. They have the experience as well as the expertise to help you manage all your billing-related chores in a highly professional manner. Their expert team will handle all of your codings, claim follow-up, and billing issues to ensure you receive your payments on time. Streamline your medical billing and increase your practice revenue by up to 30%. So, reach out to Growing Innovation Health Solutions today to help your medical group improve profitability and eliminate administrative burdens. Visit their website: www.gihealthsolutions.net for a free consultation!   Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about today's topic? Do you have your own Prescription for Success? Record a message on Speakpipe   All The Tools You Need To Build and Scale A Integrative Health Business Get a behind the scenes look at our playbook at Texas Center for Lifestyle Medicine to see the underpinnings of how they deliver health while keeping team members fulfilled. Find out more at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/IPB   Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon Follow us or Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Amazon  | Spotify --- Show notes at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/140 Report-out with comments or feedback at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/report Music by Ryan Jones. Find Ryan on Instagram at _ryjones_, Contact Ryan at ryjonesofficial@gmail.com Production assistance by Clawson Solutions Group, find them on the web at csolgroup.com  

   LTG(R) Ronald Blanck, DO served in multiple leadership positions across the globe in his 32 years in the Army. These assignments include Commander of Berlin Army Hospital, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the Uniformed Services University, commander of Walter Reed Medical Center, and Surgeon General of the US Army. After his career in the Army, he served as the President of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. He currently serves as an advisor on bioterrorism issues and an expert in preparing the medical community to respond to mass casualty incidences.    In this episode, he describes how his career in the Army started out in a memorable fashion by being deployed as a Battalion Surgeon to Vietnam weeks after finishing his intern year, and discusses the many lessons learned from this experience. He then had the opportunity to serve at Walter Reed and was an integral faculty member in the early years of the Uniformed Services University rising to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. He discusses the importance of USUHS and how it develops doctors prepared to serve in the military. After serving as the Chief of Medicine at Brooke Army Medical center he was then sent to Berlin to be the commander of Berlin Army Hospital and discusses what it was like interacting with the Soviets and his trips to East Berlin. Shortly after serving in Europe he became the commander of Walter Reed and ended his career as the Surgeon General of the US Army and Chief of the U.S. Army Medical Corps. We discuss many of the opportunities and tribulations he experienced while at Walter Reed and later serving at the Pentagon including how he helped shape the DoD's response to Anthrax threats. He shares many insights, historical references, and leadership lessons over a distinguished career. You don't want to miss this episode!                                             Find out more and join Team WarDocs at www.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 "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.         Follow Us on social media. Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast

9/6/22 - Dr. Damon Cudihy is a Catholic husband and father of eight, as well as an OBGYN physician. Dr. Cudihy received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Florida in 2003 and subsequently volunteered for an overseas deployment in 2006, at which point he spent a year in Iraq serving as Battalion Surgeon, where his duties included providing medical care to hundreds of Iraqi civilians during various medical missions. Dr. Cudihy is currently practicing in the state of Louisiana. To learn more about Dr. Cudihy and all of the phenomenal work that he has done (and continues to do), please visit www.acadianaobgyn.com

  COL (Dr.) Ramey Wilson served as Command Surgeon for Special Operations Command-Africa, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), and Joint Task Force-Afghanistan. He also served as the Battalion Surgeon for the 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), and the 2-508 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. He presently is the Operational Medicine Advisor for the Center for Global Health Engagement, where he uses these unique experiences to train the next generation.    In this episode Dr. Wilson describes his career in operational medicine and how prior experience as a field artillery officer shaped his medical career.  He provides some valuable insights about how Military Medicine supports the warfighters in the most geographically remote places on the planet where the nearest allied or host nation hospital is hundreds of miles away.  He explains how military medicine providers must often balance medical and operational priorities when advising operational line commanders.  He also is committed to research and academics and describes his role in supporting these efforts at the Uniformed University of Health Science (USUHS) and as an editor for Military Medicine, the official international peer-reviewed journal of AMSUS.   He 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!        Find out more about COL Wilson at wardocspodcast.com/guest-bios or become part of Team 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

Kenneth Andrus – Author- The Defender Series, Navy Veteran Kenneth Andrus is a native of Columbus, Ohio. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Marietta College and his doctor of medicine from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. Following his internship, he joined the Navy and retired after twenty-four years of service with the rank of Captain. His operational tours while on active duty included Battalion Surgeon, Third Battalion Fourth Marines; Regimental Surgeon, Ninth Marines; Medical Officer, USS Truxtun CGN-35; Fleet Surgeon, Commander Seventh Fleet; Command Surgeon, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command; and Fleet Surgeon, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He now resides with his wife in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is the author of The Defenders Series and Congratulations, Your Daughter is Engaged - Now What? www.kennethandrus.com https://fans.truefanz.com/RichLaMonica https://www.themisfitnation.com https://youtu.be/CEkxhIRr8p8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support

I sit down with Miami's best Doctor, Dr. Ernesto Cardenas. We talk about his upbringing, why he went in to medicine, how he ended up joining the military, his deployment as a Battalion Surgeon with the 1-32INF based out of Fort Drum, NY, and the struggles of opening your own practice after the army. You can check him out on Instagram @eldoctorcardenas --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/duck-it-dialogue/support

Following medical school, Dr. Donnelly Wilkes was commissioned in the U.S. Navy, completed residency training in family medicine at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, and served seven years on active duty. Wilkes served two combat tours in Iraq in 2004 and 2008 and was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor for his actions in the battle of Fallujah in April of 2004. He finished his Naval career as the Senior Medical Officer at Port Hueneme Naval Clinic, where he was responsible for the medical oversight of active duty members, their families, and local Veterans.  On the first day of his first tour, a firefight injured a Marine. Unfortunately, Wilkes and his team were unable to save him. Deeply saddened by this loss and their inability to treat him, they circled around the fallen soldier and prayed for him. A photographer captured the moment. The photo went on to become a Pulitzer Prize winning piece and a Life Magazine cover. To learn more about Dr. Wilkes' deployments, read his book, Code Red Fallujah. 

Kenneth Andrus is a native of Columbus, Ohio. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Marietta College and his Doctor of Medicine from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. Following his internship, he joined the Navy and retired after twenty-four years of service with the rank of Captain. His operational tours while on active duty included Battalion Surgeon, Third Battalion Fourth Marines; Regimental Surgeon, Ninth Marines; Medical Officer, USS Truxtun CGN-35; Fleet Surgeon, Commander Seventh Fleet; Command Surgeon, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command; and Fleet Surgeon, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He now resides with his wife in Honolulu.

Intro: Colonel Joshua D. Hartzell serves as the Program Director of the National Capital Consortium Internal Medicine Residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Hartzell attended the Uniformed Services University (USU) School of Medicine and then went to Walter Reed Army Medical Center for his residency in Internal Medicine.He served as Chief Resident until starting his Infectious Diseases Fellowship. He has also served in the United States Army for 19 years, which included deployment to Afghanistan as a Battalion Surgeon. He completed an assignment as the Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency, Assistant Chief of Graduate Medical Education, and Army Intern Director at Walter Reed prior to joining the Uniformed Services University in 2016. There he served as the Assistant Dean for Faculty Development. He was responsible for the professional development of over 4000 faculty and delivered over 100 faculty development workshops. He holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at the USU. He is a graduate of the Stanford Faculty Development Facilitator Course, a Harvard Macy Graduate and now Faculty in the Harvard Macy Leading Innovations Course. Dr. Hartzell also completed a Masters of Science in Health Professions Education at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in 2017. Dr. Hartzell's academic interests include faculty and leader development. He developed LEAD (Leadership Education and Training) 2.0 curriculum for graduate medical trainees at Walter Reed. Dr. Hartzell also teaches Leadership and Organizational Change and Advanced Readings in Leadership for the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions Master's program. Dr. Hartzell is committed to improving healthcare and personal well-being through developing leaders. As always, if you like what we're doing at Leading the Rounds, give us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts, Connect with us on Social Media, and you can now support us on Patreon. We hope you enjoy this episode. Welcome to Leading the Rounds. Questions We Asked: How do you define physician leadership? What is the best way to develop a medical leader? Will making STEP1 allow for more leadership development opportunities? What has the uniformed services done to build leadership into medical training? What do you do in the hospital to help build your team?How should someone learn about leadership on their own? Why has leadership taken a backseat in medical training? What outcomes would you look at to evaluate the effectiveness of leadership training?What do physicians specifically have to add to the leadership conversation? Why should trainees care about leadership? Quotes & Ideas: “Leadership is using your influence to help accomplish the mission or task, while you're taking care of the people you're leading.”“Leadership development begins way before medical school.” “We can learn a lot about leadership if we're looking for it.” “No one cares how much you know till they know how much you care.” -Teddy Roosevelt “It's not about being in charge, it's about taking care of those in your charge.” -Simon Sinek “If I really care about someone, I have to hold them accountable.” “That's a leadership issue.”Book Suggestions: “Drive” by Daniel Pink “The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt” by Edmund Morris “Extreme Ownership” by Jocko Willink “The Leadership Challenge” by Barry Posner “Athena Rising” by David G. Smith “The Culture Code” by Daniel Coyle 

Dr. Samuel Kalush graduated from medical school in 1966. He was interning at Milwaukee County General in 1966-67 when Uncle Sam came calling. After a month of learning to be a medical officer, he was sent to Vietnam as a battalion surgeon overseeing a squad of 7 medics. He recounts his experiences in multiple firefights and what he learned from those experiences. Dr. Kalush went on to have a distinguished career as a heart surgeon and cardiologist in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Florida. For his actions in those firefights he received the Bronze Star and Silver Star, quite unusual for a surgeon.

Content Warning: this episode includes graphic descriptions of wounds and combat, as well as strong language. Dr. Jon Heavey is an emergency room physician on the front lines of the battle against COVID, who began his medical career as a battalion surgeon with the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq. Read Jon’s 2012 article “An Unbearable Price” in the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine for more about his service as battalion surgeon.

Revamping an older episode that we think deserves some attention after quite the summer, Tom and ye ol' original co-host Jeff get together with our great friend, Vietnam Vet & Battalion Surgeon, ex NBA Doctor, the man, HC Palmer. HC finds himself busy these days in ways the average combat veteran might not necessarily think about that we think you all will find interesting and appreciate. Needless to say, 2020 has been quite the year and with that in mind, we hope this episode is a nice change of pace and encourage everyone to take a break from scrolling endlessly through their social media feeds and check out & learn more about HC! https://www.feet-of-the-messenger.comCheck out The Green Beret Foundation's new special pomade collaboration with Out of Regs! 100% of Profits go to the Green Beret Foundation.Support the show for *Exclusive Content*, *Give-Away Packages*,*Additional Discount Codes*, and the opportunity to be a part ofThe Kensington Corner mission and community, and much more! ( https://www.Patreon.com/thekensingtoncorner )Remember to Follow , Share , and Review , and Subscribe to staycurrent with new announcements & upcoming episodes. From all of us at TKC, Thank you for supporting and listening.Support the show (https://www.Patreon.com/thekensingtoncorner )

Known as the “Father of Modern Wellness,” Dr. Howard Murad is one of the world’s leading authorities on skincare and healthcare and has been practicing in the field of dermatology for almost 50 years.In 1989, he founded Murad, a global prestige skincare brand that he sold to Unilever in 2015.In this episode, we talk to Dr. Murad about his humble beginnings and immigrating to the U.S. from Iraq, going to medical school, his experience in Vietnam after being drafted in the army as a battalion surgeon, his long and successful dermatology practice, why he launched his own skincare brand, and many other interesting topics such as his relationship with failure, developing the concept of “inclusive health,” and the notion of “cultural stress” and its impact on today’s world.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhourINTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com

In this episode, which concludes the series on Hill 122, Lieutenant Jim Flowers is reunited at the 1995 reunion of the 90th "Texas-Oklahoma" Infantry Division with Claude Lovett, who led the platoon that rescued him and Jim Rothschadl; and Dr. William McConahey, who treated their wounds and later wrote about Flowers in his book "Battalion Surgeon."

Dr. Swistun was born in Poland, emigrated to Chicago with his family at age 11, and completed the majority of his medical and general surgical training in metropolitan Chicago, gaining broad exposure to treatment of diverse populations and surgical conditions. His experience was further enriched by his military active duty service with the US Marines as a Battalion Surgeon, including two combat deployments to the front lines of Iraq, between 2005-2009. Dr. Swistun then went on to complete a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Utah, perfecting the nuances of operating on the hand, breast, craniofacial anomalies, lower extremity reconstruction and aesthetics. A cornerstone of Dr. Swistun’s approach is treating every patient as if they were family. He stays true to their goals and desires with unmatched availability, and clear communication throughout every step of treatment.   If you know a entrepreneur in the San Diego market that has a unique story of over coming adversity we would love to share their story. Call Vinnie SD at 858-345-7829

Help Ian interview all *190+* specialties! www.undifferentiatedmedicalstudent.com/suggestions TUMS Email template to facilitate reaching out to guests! Become a TUMS patron! Show notes for this episode can be found here.  Dr. Michael Abrams Dr. Abrams is a pediatric ophthalmologist currently on sabbatical to work as CEO of FreeLinc Technologies (www.freelinc.com) in Sherborn, Massachusetts. Dr. Abrams completed his undergraduate degree at Haverford College; his medical degree at a combined program at Dartmouth and Brown Medical Schools; an ophthalmology residency at State University of New York at Buffalo; and then a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital of Detroit. Over his career, Dr. Abrams has served as a General Medical Officer and Battalion Surgeon in the U.S. Army, spent 16 years in private practice as a pediatric ophthalmologist, and regularly published his research in peer review journals during this time.  He is a volunteer faculty member for ORBIS international, and has a specific interest in Connected Health and in establishing distributive educational hierarchies in evolving medical systems. He has served on numerous boards, including the Children’s Eye Foundation (www.childrenseyefoundation.org), and the Utah Medical Insurance Association (www.umia.com), where he helped to guide a $150 million merger and acquisition.  In 2013, Dr. Abrams took a sabbatical from clinical medicine to take the top job at FreeLinc, a research and development company focused on the adoption of Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) as a new wireless communication standard to be used with their proprietary wireless body area network technology that hopes to revolutionize Connected Health. Please enjoy with Dr. Michael Abrams!

I was introduced to Bob Wright by an organization named Us Too. Us Too is an organization that supports and advocates for men at all stages of prostate cancer. Bob is an Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He is going to talk to us about his time in the military, discovering he had cancer, and become a support group leader for men. Bob served as a Battalion Surgeon`s Assistant as First Lieutenant Medical Service Corps with 101st Airborne Division. He was in Vietnam from 1969-1970. During his time in service, his efforts were recognized with a Combat Medical Badge, Bronze Star , Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. Covered in Episode 29: How to submit questions to podcast Interview with Army Veteran Bob Wright   Why she joined the Army His experience in Vietnam and the Army Discovering he had cancer Defeating cancer Becoming a support group leader VA research on cancer #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Carl Woida

Dr Edwards is the Medical Director for the Patriot Clinics which specialize in treating  Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder using HyperBaric Oxygen Therapy. He is also the Medical Director of the Full Circle Health Clinic in Edmond, OK. In this episode you will learn: • How Dr. Edwards time serving as a special forces doctor influenced how he practices medicine
 • How he deals with the complexity of Lyme Disease by keeping patient health front and foremost. 
 • The use of Argent and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in treating Lyme Disease
 Dr. Edwards holds a B.S. in Exercise Science & Sport Medicine from Oklahoma Baptist University, attended Medical School at Oklahoma State University College for Health Sciences, and completed residency at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg. During his time in the Army he served several Special Operations units. He served as the Battalion Surgeon for a Special Operations unit, a Flight Surgeon and a Dive Medical Officer.

The following video podcast was recorded live at the JSOMTC during the July 21 2016 weekly Joint Trauma System Teleconference.  Dr. Doug Powell talks about providing critical care in austere environments.  He has been answering tough questions that medics have been asking the Prolonged Field Care Working Group for over 2 years as he simultaneously provided intensive care to sick patients in his ICU.  He has proctored and instructed more prolonged field care and other austere medical exercises than anyone I know.  He is now a Battalion Surgeon for a Special Forces Group and has a very good idea of what is required of a Special Operations Medic.  All of the downloads from the talk can be found at our website: www.prolongedfieldcare.org

A graduate of Yale Medical School, Dr. Lee H. Strohl was drafted into the army during the Vietnam war, where he served as a Battalion Surgeon near the DMZ.

A graduate of Yale Medical School, Dr. Lee H. Strohl was drafted into the army during the Vietnam war, where he served as a Battalion Surgeon near the DMZ.

Guest: Richard Jadick, DO Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Dr. Maurice Pickard speaks with Cdr. Richard Jadick, author of "On Call in Hell" and the first Navy doctor to be decorated for valor while serving in Iraq, about his experiences tending to medical emergencies both among his men and the wounded civilians caught in the crossfire of Iraq's insurgency.

A graduate of Yale Medical School, Dr. Lee H. Strohl was drafted into the army during the Vietnam war, where he served as a Battalion Surgeon near the DMZ.