WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast

BG (R) Norvell “Van” Coots, MD Military Medicine Impacts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East; a Motivational Story of Perseverance, Ambition, and a Never Quit Attitude

BG Coots describes his lifelong ambition to become a doctor and the perseverance required to accomplish his goal of becoming a Dermatologist.  This episode describes his career and deployment experiences in his pathway to becoming the Surgeon General for the US Forces in Afghanistan. He describes his general officer role as well as being a dermatologist. He was the Command Surgeon for the US Army Europe and provides an enlightening understanding of military medical care in support of Eastern European issues.  BG(R) Coots served as the final Commander of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and describes the Herculian efforts required to care for Service Members evacuated from the OIF and OEF theatres of war during a very high operational tempo. 
    Dr. Coots shares many insights and lessons learned over a distinguished career and provides valuable advice for all listeners.  You don't want to miss this episode!
WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization.  All donations are tax-deductible and go to accomplishing our mission of honoring the legacy and preserving the oral history of military medicine told from the perspective of those who have lived it.
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COL(R) Kent E. Kester, MD- Important Impacts of Translational Research Medicine in Military and Global Healthcare

Dr. Kester, a Military Infectious Disease Specialist, explains the critical role of military translational (benchtop research to patient care application) in vaccine development, mental health, traumatic brain injury, and the diagnosis and treatment of pathogens across the globe.  He explains the unique role of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and how that organization works with civilian institutions and other governmental agencies to bring essential concepts from the laboratory to the battlefield and the public. Dr. Kester has deployed and describes the efforts his team made to improve the ability to address and answer research questions related to armed conflicts.  He provides insightful advice to those interested in being involved in research both in the military and civilian sectors.
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(Pt. 2) COL(R) John B. Holcomb, MD, FACS- Innovations in Hemorrhage Control and Transfusion Paradigms Redefining Trauma Combat Casualty Care Guidelines (2 of 2)

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.
Part 1 (Previously Released)
    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.
 
WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization.  All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine.
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(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.
 
WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization.  All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine.
Listen to the WarDocs: What We are For Episode. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm
 
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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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WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Veteran Run, Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Organization.  Donations are tax deductible.
 
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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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