WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast
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Dr. Faison is a pediatrician, fellowship trained in neurodevelopmental pediatrics, and he served as the 38thSurgeon General of the US Navy.
In this episode, Dr. Faison describes his career pathway to becoming a fellowship-trained pediatrician and explains how pediatricians support the critical missions of military medicine at home stations and deployed locations throughout the world. VADM (Ret) Faison has significant deployment experience as a US Medical Task Force Commander as well as the Commander of a downrange Combat Hospital. He shares many important lessons learned supporting combat operations and humanitarian missions such as the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami response.
Dr. Faison has extensive experience with telemedicine and informatics. He describes some of the DoD's accomplishments in this evolving technology and where it is headed. Following his Military Medicine career, Dr. Faison continued to make significant contributions in civilian medicine. He describes his role in assisting the state of Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in public universities and in the Federal Mass Vaccination Center. Dr. Faison is a strong advocate for Wounded Warrior care, and he talks about innovative ways to support these individuals and their families. He also shares how he has been able to prepare disadvantaged minority students for healthcare career through a “Pathway to Practice” program.
Dr. Faison is a native of Norfolk, Virginia and Cleveland, Ohio, receiving his bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University. Faison earned his doctorate in medicine and surgery from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed residency training in pediatrics at Naval Hospital San Diego and fellowship training in neurodevelopmental pediatrics at the University of Washington.
Before he served as Navy Surgeon General, Faison also served as Deputy Surgeon General and, before that, as Commander, Navy Medicine West, where he coordinated the Navy's medical support and relief operations to the Government of Japan during the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami. As the Navy’s Chief of Healthcare Operations, he also led Navy medical relief efforts during the earthquake in Haiti. Among other leadership assignments, he has held command in a combat theater as Commanding Officer, U.S. Expeditionary Medical Facility (OIF combat hospital); and Commander, U.S. Medical Task Force, Kuwait. He is a recognized expert on the use of telemedicine, health IT, and data analytics to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes.
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An Inside Look into General Surgery training in the Military with Recent Graduate Dr. Alexis Lauria
Navigating Operational Medicine Challenges in Military Medicine: COL(R) Jonathan Jaffin, MD
Exploring Military and Diplomatic Medicine with State Department Regional Medical Officer Andrew P. Hyatt, DO, FAAFP
Insights into Military Maternity Leave and Retention Rates: Lt. Col. Minette Herrick
Leadership and Adaptability in Operational Medicine: BG(R) Richard Ursone.
Exploring the History and Evolution of Combat Wound Care- COL(R) Evan Renz, MD
A Deep Dive into the Rigorous Training of Combat Paramedics: LTC Brandi M. Dupoux, MSN, RN, CEN, ECCN
Combat Surgery Series: Blunt Abdominal Trauma with CAPT (R) Paul Roach
Combat Surgery Series: Hemorrhagic Shock and Damage Control Resuscitation with Col Jeremy Cannon
Exploring the Intricacies of Military Healthcare: MG(R) Brian C. Lein, MD, FACS
Leadership, Readiness and Taking Care of Warriors: Reflections from Navy TSG VADM(Ret) Matthew L. Nathan, MD, FACP, FACHE
Celebrating the Life of COL(R) Anthony Johnson, MD- An Amazing Man, A Remarkable Journey (1965-2022)
The Intersection of Military Service and Trauma Surgery- Air Force Reserve Colonel Jeremy W. Cannon, MD, FACS
Advancements and Evolution of Combat Casualty Care with DHA Trauma Medical Director Colonel Stacy Shackelford, MD, FACS
Understanding the Intricacies of Military Trauma Care and Combat Casualty Mortality Analysis- COL(R) Russ S. Kotwal, MD, MPH
Life on the Edge: Inside the High-Stakes World of an Air Force Pararescueman with CMSgt (Ret) Chad McCoy
Redefining Medical Care in Combat: A Glimpse into the Future with LTG(R) James B. Peake, MD
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