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WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast

Doug Soderdahl, Wayne Causey, Kevin Kniery
Military Medicine
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Operational Medicine
Vascular Surgery
Army Nurse Corps
Combat Casualty Care
Telemedicine
Trauma Surgery
Traumatic Brain Injury
Veterans Affairs
Army Medicine
9/11
PTSD
Navy Medicine
Patient Care
Defense Health Agency
Trauma Care
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Physical Therapy

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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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... more

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 D... more

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

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Recent Guests

Charisma Evangelista
Air Force ophthalmologist, leader in refractive surgery and ocular trauma
United States Air Force
Episode: Shield and Ship: Lt Col Charisma Evangelista, MD, on Combat Ocular Trauma, Refractive Readiness, and Her Journey Becoming a Hero of Military Medicine
Paul Pasquina
Retired Army Colonel, PM&R physician; former chief of ortho and rehab at Walter Reed; MATC founder
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center / Uniformed Services University
Episode: Revolutionizing Amputee Care and Rehabilitation- Restoring Wounded Warriors and Families: COL(R) Paul Pasquina, MD.
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

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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Shield and Ship: Lt Col Charisma Evangelista, MD, on Combat Ocular Trauma, Refractive Readiness, and Her Journey Becoming a Hero of Military Medicine
Q: Can you share a memorable patient case that exemplifies the impact of your work in the military?
A cataract surgery combined with a corneal transplant that restored 20/20 vision for a patient, who expressed gratitude and described the surgeon as an angel, illustrating the profound personal impact of restoring sight in service members.
Shield and Ship: Lt Col Charisma Evangelista, MD, on Combat Ocular Trauma, Refractive Readiness, and Her Journey Becoming a Hero of Military Medicine
Q: How does the military determine who is a good candidate for refractive surgery and what has technology evolved to enable better outcomes for warfighters?
There is strict screening and a mission-focused approach to vision correction, with many service members qualifying to improve mobility and performance in deployment; advancements like PRK, LASIK, and newer protocols are weighed against recovery and suitability for the warfighter's duties.
Shield and Ship: Lt Col Charisma Evangelista, MD, on Combat Ocular Trauma, Refractive Readiness, and Her Journey Becoming a Hero of Military Medicine
Q: What sparked your interest in medicine and how did you end up in military ophthalmology?
Her journey started with a dream to serve and a realization that military paths could provide unique opportunities and support that aligned with her values, leading to ophthalmology after experiences during general surgery rotations and a pivotal eye-focused rotation.
Revolutionizing Amputee Care and Rehabilitation- Restoring Wounded Warriors and Families: COL(R) Paul Pasquina, MD.
Q: Can you share a memorable example of patient impact or a turning point in prosthetic rehabilitation?
Stories of patients taking their first steps with prosthetics and public figures visiting to acknowledge service members illustrate the profound human impact of these advances.
Revolutionizing Amputee Care and Rehabilitation- Restoring Wounded Warriors and Families: COL(R) Paul Pasquina, MD.
Q: How did the care model evolve from acute treatment to holistic reintegration for veterans and their families?
The program expanded to include adaptive sports, behavioral health, and family support, with Centers of Excellence enabling seamless coordination across facilities and communities.

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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. Charisma Evangelista
2. Paul Pasquina
3. Donald Jenkins
4. Alex Bowers
5. Mary Izaguirre
6. David Tate
7. Dr. Robert Mabry
8. Dr. V. Franklin Sechriest II

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