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WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast

Doug Soderdahl, Wayne Causey, Kevin Kniery
Military Medicine
Trauma Surgery
Combat Casualty Care
Leadership
Vascular Surgery
Surgical Oncology
American College Of Surgeons
Operational Medicine
Helmand Province
First Special Forces Group
75th Ranger Regiment
Battle Of Fallujah
Artificial Intelligence
Medical School
VA Hospital
Citizen Surgeon
Ch-46 Helicopter
Mentorship In Military Medicine
Enlisted To Medical Degree Preparatory Program
Uniformed Services University Of the Health Sciences

Welcome to WarDocs! This is a podcast developed and hosted by 3 Army surgeons, Doug, Wayne and Kevin who all possess a passion to honor the legacy and preserve the oral history of Military Medicine and get the amazing stories of these healthcare heroes to our listeners. We will take a behind the scenes look into unique opportunities and experiences told firsthand from current and former military m... more

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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... more

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 Me... more

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 o... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Donald Jenkins
Colonel, retired Air Force trauma surgeon and professor of surgery at UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio
Episode: Bringing Combat Whole Blood Pre-Hospital Protocols to Civilian Trauma- Dr. Don Jenkins and Dr. Alex Bowers
Alex Bowers
Captain, Air Force General Surgeon Resident at UT Health San Antonio; founder of Surf-Tac
UT Health San Antonio
Episode: Bringing Combat Whole Blood Pre-Hospital Protocols to Civilian Trauma- Dr. Don Jenkins and Dr. Alex Bowers
Mary Izaguirre
46th Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, US Army Medical Command
US Army Medical Command
Episode: Optimizing for the Mission: A Master Class in Leadership and Healthcare Transformation with Army Surgeon General LTG Mary K. Izaguirre, DO
David Tate
Lead author on the Military Medicine Journal Article of the Year; Chief Scientific Officer at the Adaptive Bioenergetics Laboratory's Research Foundation; Co-director of the TBI and Concussion Center, University of Utah
Adaptive Bioenergetics Laboratory's Research Foundation; University of Utah
Episode: Award-Winning Research on Persistent MRI Findings Unique to Blast and Repetitive Mild TBI- David F. Tate, PhD
Dr. Robert Mabry
Retired Army Colonel and Military Medicine expert
Episode: From Black Hawk Down to Mission Zero: COL(R) Robert Mabry, MD, on Modernizing Operational Medicine and Medic Training
Dr. V. Franklin Sechriest II
Former US Navy Commander and orthopedic surgeon
US Navy
Episode: Orthopedic Surgery on the High Seas and the Evolution of Humanitarian Disaster Relief in Navy Medicine: V. Franklin Sechriest II, MD
Sergeant First Class Jacob Allen
Current Inter-service Physician Associate Program Phase II student and veteran medic of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Episode: Special Operations Medicine and IPAP Prerequisites with 75th Ranger Regiment Veteran SFC Jacob Allen
Colonel Margaret Berryman
Commander of Winn Army Community Hospital at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
U.S. Army
Episode: From Bedside Nursing to Strategic Medical Leadership- Army Nurses in Command- Army Colonels Belew, Berryman, Eccleston, and Perata.
Colonel Crystal Belew
Commander of the 519th Hospital Center, 30th Medical Brigade located in Simbach, Germany.
U.S. Army
Episode: From Bedside Nursing to Strategic Medical Leadership- Army Nurses in Command- Army Colonels Belew, Berryman, Eccleston, and Perata.

Hosts

Jeff Clark
Host of WarDocs The Military Medicine Podcast
Dr. Doug Soderdahl
Host of WarDocs, retired army urologist
Wayne
Host of WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 266 ratings
  • WarDocs is preserving history and preparing us for the future

    WarDocs is a one-of-a-kind podcast with compelling story telling, demonstrating how reflecting on history allows us to find implications for the future. Podcast episodes tell anecdotes, current events, research frontiers, and career advice. Wonderful resource and every episode is unique.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AB9726
    United States2 years ago
  • A Healing Journey Through WarDocs

    As a former Fleet Marine Force corpsman and a current premedical student, I found WarDocs to be a captivating and deeply resonant podcast that artfully blends the worlds of military service and medicine. This podcast provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by medical professionals in the field, and it struck a chord with me on a personal level.

    The storytelling on WarDocs is both powerful and immersive. The firsthand accounts from military medics and doctors offer a gripping insig... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stem Dude
    United States2 years ago
  • 10/10

    This podcast is well curated and informative. I’m sold and will continue to listen well into the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gusstipher McRae
    United States2 years ago
  • Best podcast around for military medicine

    Well folks, the title says it all!

    You’d be a fool not to check it out

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeChMD16
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspirational and Touching

    Incredibly well executed episodes with thorough insight into the details of careers in military medicine. I never leave an episode without learning something new or having a new appreciation for those who serve. A beautiful touch to the show is how Doug asks each guest what they want their legacy to be. The hosts empower the guests in telling their stories and do well at formatting it as a look into the person’s life and motivators for a lifetime of service. Not enough good can be said about thi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2LT, AMEDD
    United States2 years ago

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Praise for practical, career-spanning insights and storytelling that connects military service with medicine.
Strong audience appreciation for leadership lessons, mentorship, and real-world trauma care discussions.
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Award-Winning Research on Persistent MRI Findings Unique to Blast and Repetitive Mild TBI- David F. Tate, PhD
Q: Tell us why you did this particular research.
The motivation was to address equivocal imaging findings in mild TBI by using a large, well-characterized data set to reexamine how exposure types, especially blast exposure, relate to imaging signals, with the goal of improving diagnostic precision.
Orthopedic Surgery on the High Seas and the Evolution of Humanitarian Disaster Relief in Navy Medicine: V. Franklin Sechriest II, MD
Q: How do these humanitarian missions prepare medical teams for future conflicts?
They enhance leadership, resilience, mass casualty experience, and the ability to make critical decisions.
Orthopedic Surgery on the High Seas and the Evolution of Humanitarian Disaster Relief in Navy Medicine: V. Franklin Sechriest II, MD
Q: What challenges do you face during disaster relief missions?
Logistical and cultural challenges predominant over medical challenges.
Orthopedic Surgery on the High Seas and the Evolution of Humanitarian Disaster Relief in Navy Medicine: V. Franklin Sechriest II, MD
Q: What motivated you to join the US Navy and pursue a career in military medicine?
A simple but deep belief in service and the desire to combine military and medical service.
Architects of Care: The Strategic Impact of Army Nurse Corps Leadership on the Future of Military Medicine
Q: How did the Army Nurse Corps evolve to meet the challenges during the years that you served?
The Corps evolved from a focus on peacetime health care to addressing intricate needs during the VUCA environment post-9/11, showcasing resilience and preparedness.

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WarDocs presents firsthand narratives from military medical professionals, focusing on real-world experiences in battlefield and austere environments, military trauma care, and the evolving systems that support service members' health. Across episodes, listeners hear expert perspectives on traumatic brain injury, operational medicine, humanitarian missions, medical training, nursing leadership, and the integration of technology like simulation and AI into military healthcare. The show often features senior medical officers, surgeons, and medics sharing career journeys, leadership lessons, and the human side of delivering care under challenging conditions, making it a likely go-to for those exploring military medicine, healthcare innovation,... more

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Recent guests on WarDocs include:

1. Donald Jenkins
2. Alex Bowers
3. Mary Izaguirre
4. David Tate
5. Dr. Robert Mabry
6. Dr. V. Franklin Sechriest II
7. Sergeant First Class Jacob Allen
8. Colonel Margaret Berryman

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