WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast

(Pt. 1) COL(R) John B. Holcomb, MD, FACS- Special Operations Surgeon uses Lessons Learned in Somalia to Revolutionize Combat Casualty Care in the Global War on Terrorism (1 of 2)

Part 1
    Dr. Holcomb describes his experiences while deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia, during the “Blackhawk Down” incident and how this shaped his future career in Military Medicine.  He shares some stories from his experiences supporting Special Operations Forces early in his career and then from his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Trauma Surgeon and Trauma Consultant to the Army Surgeon General.  He describes his experiences setting up the Joint Trauma Training at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston and later as the US Army Institute of Surgical Research Commander.
 
Part 2
   Dr. Holcomb describes groundbreaking developments that occurred during the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, including the “rediscovery” of tourniquets, hemorrhage control, and shifts in transfusion paradigms.   He describes how battlefield surgical techniques and improvements helped revolutionize Damage Control Surgery and Resuscitation for combat trauma.  Dr. Holcomb is a true pioneer and visionary in combat casualty care and shares how ideas and concepts discovered in the lab or during research protocols ultimately benefit combat casualty care and change policy, doctrine, and care guidelines.
 
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WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast- What Are We For? Our Origin Story and Mission

    We are looking for likeminded individuals who share our passion about honoring the legacy and preserving the oral history of Military Medicine.   In this special mini-episode Doug and Wayne will answer the following questions about the podcast:
What is the mission of WarDocs and why do we do this?
How did WarDocs start and how did the vision evolve?
Who might be interested in WarDocs?
What are some memorable moments so far?
What does the audience get out of listening?
Where is WarDocs going in the future?
How can our listeners join and help the cause?
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LTG(R) Eric B. Schoomaker, MD, PhD, FACP– Adapting to the Challenges of a Constantly Changing Strategic Landscape to Shape and Enhance Military Combat Care (Part 2 of 2)

Lieutenant General (Ret.) Eric B. Schoomaker, MD, PhD, FACP
  In this  2 part episode you will hear the 42nd Army Surgeon General, Dr. Eric Schoomaker describe how he joined Army Medicine and why he decided to serve over 32 years on Active Duty.  He explains the operational and strategic importance of translational research in the Military how Hematology/Oncology physicians support the warfighters. He also highlights the key roles Graduate Medical Education and Leadership Development play in producing a Ready Medical Force.
  Dr. Schoomaker talks about his journey from a primary focus on Academic Medicine to that of a strategic Military Medical Leader.  He explains how medical care on the battlefield has changed from the Gulf War to current conflicts and provides a glimpse at what it may look like in the future. He also links the contribution of former Military Medicine giants of history to the practice of medicine today.
  As a senior leader, LTG(R) Schoomaker describes how he approached and dealt with challenging leadership challenges such as when Walter Reed Army Medical Center was the subject of a neglect scandal in the national media.
    Dr. Schoomaker 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!
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LTG(R) Eric B. Schoomaker, MD, PhD, FACP – Excellence in Academic Medicine and Strategic Military Medical Leadership (Part 1 of 2)

Lieutenant General (Ret.) Eric B. Schoomaker, MD, PhD, FACP
  In this  2 part episode you will hear the 42nd Army Surgeon General, Dr. Eric Schoomaker describe how he joined Army Medicine and why he decided to serve over 32 years on Active Duty.  He explains the operational and strategic importance of translational research in the Military how Hematology/Oncology physicians support the warfighters. He also highlights the key roles Graduate Medical Education and Leadership Development play in producing a Ready Medical Force.
  Dr. Schoomaker talks about his journey from a primary focus on Academic Medicine to that of a strategic Military Medical Leader.  He explains how medical care on the battlefield has changed from the Gulf War to current conflicts and provides a glimpse at what it may look like in the future. He also links the contribution of former Military Medicine giants of history to the practice of medicine today.
  As a senior leader, LTG(R) Schoomaker describes how he approached and dealt with challenging leadership challenges such as when Walter Reed Army Medical Center was the subject of a neglect scandal in the national media.
    Dr. Schoomaker 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!
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COL (Ret.) Russ Kotwal, MD, MPH – Studying the Chaos of Battlefield Injuries in a Standardized Manner to Advance Battlefield Trauma Care (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Russ Kotwal spent nearly 30 years in the military and served on 12 deployments with 75th Ranger Regiment.  He stayed with the Ranger community to become the Regimental Surgeon and then U.S. Army Special Operations Command.  He is a master parachutist, master flight surgeon, has five bronze stars, two Joint Service Commendation medals for Valor, and two combat jumps. 
 
Dr. Kotwal describes how physicians can apply the medical knowledge learned in the training, in his case Family Medicine residency, Master of Public Health, and Aerospace medicine residency to their medical practice, no matter how unique the practice.  He is credited with numerous novel training and technology initiatives and numerous publications on battlefield casualty trauma care.  He discuses the literature that was most influential to special operations care and how they derived the data by connecting pathologic evaluation to data and then implementation on the battlefield.
 
This is part 2 of a 2-part series where Dr. Kotwal gives an inside look into the medical care of the most elite infantry unit in the world.  This is a must listen episode.
 
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COL (Ret.) Russ Kotwal, MD, MPH – Ranger Battalion and Regimental Medical Care in Two Combat Jumps and 12 Operational Deployments (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Russ Kotwal spent nearly 30 years in the military and more than 15 years in operational assignments with the 25thInfantry Division, 75th Ranger Regiment, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command.  He conducted hundreds of ground combat and air missions as the senior medical provider. 
 
Dr. Kotwal describes his journey to military medicine through the Uniformed Services University and then to Family Medicine training at Martin Army Hospital in Ft. Benning, Georgia.  It was his experience treating the soldiers and families of the Ranger community that led him to also obtain further medical training in Aerospace Medicine and a Master of Public Health and his application of these degrees and knowledge to benefit the Ranger community.
 
As a Ranger medical physician and battalion and regimental surgeon, he describes his experiences with two combat jumps as a Ranger and extraordinary medical care provided on the Haditha Dam in Iraq.  He further describes his initial data collection to help the Ranger community to provide better battlefield care and the transition for intravenous morphine to oral fentanyl to provide superior pain control at initial combat point of injury.
 
This is part 1 of a 2-part series where Dr. Kotwal gives an inside look into the medical care of the most elite infantry unit in the world.  This is a must listen episode.
 
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COL(R) Edward B. Lucci, M.D.- Disaster Preparedness and CBRN Defense Expert- Responses to 9/11, Anthrax, Ricin and More. Lessons Learned and the Way Forward.

  In this episode you will hear Dr. Lucci describe some interesting experiences he had working the FBI Hostage Rescue Team as well as the U.S. Marshals Service in overseas locations.  He talks about how he became interested in Bioterrorism Preparedness and how he became a subject matter expert in the Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Warfare casualties as well as Regional Disaster Response.
  Dr. Lucci provides a behind the scenes look at how Walter Reed Army Medical Center responded to the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on 9/11.  He was amongst the first responders from Walter Reed and played a major role in managing the triage portion of the onsite casualty evaluation and treatment efforts.  He recounts some incredible stories of providing care and using POVs to transport the injured to local hospitals as the Emergency Management System was extremely taxed.
 COL (Dr.) Lucci talks about how to prepare for bioterrorism and other disasters both at home and abroad and provides some specific examples of real-world scenarios from Walter Reed as well as from his multiple deployments.  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!
 
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Brigadier General Shan Bagby DMD, MHA – The Importance of developing a Diverse Military Medical Force and Leading through Tough Social Times and an Inside look at Deployed Dental Care (Part 2 of 2)

  BG (Dr.) Shan Bagby discusses the importance of developing a culture that is diverse and respects the profession of arms.  He described the importance of diversity and equity in military culture and how biases can hold back the full potential of the system and leave talent on the table.  He describes his leadership experiences as the Commander of Brooke Army Medical Center, the largest military hospital, through tough social times and how he used his leadership role to enhance a culture of inclusivity.  He gives several specific examples of how to sense the culture and feelings of such a large organization and how to conduct effective listening session with his subordinate teammates.
  You will also hear about how dentistry uses data from Vietnam to ensure that dental care allows for readiness in the medical force and a unique perspective of dental care on the battlefield.
  You won’t want to miss this very important bonus episode and valuable advice and mentorship pearls from a respected military leader with a distinguished career.
 
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