WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast
Health & Fitness:Medicine
We're honored to bring you a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Jaffin, an accomplished General Surgeon, a retired Colonel in the Army Medical Corps, and a Specialist Executive with Deloitte Consulting. Our dialogue circles the exciting advancements in operational medicine with an eye on austere environments, a topic that was the centerpiece of the 2023 Operational Medicine Symposium. We grapple with the shifting landscape of military operations, the emergence of near-peer competitors, and the potential for large-scale ground combat under resource constraints. Dr. Jaffin's insights into the challenges of maintaining readiness and the strains faced by individuals and caregivers are truly enlightening.
Moving forward, we venture into the realm of future warfare and the preparation of surgeons for these unprecedented challenges. We explore the role of telemedicine and the promising Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) project, a venture that Dr. Jaffin is no stranger to. His reflections on the KSA project provide a valuable insider's perspective into how training can be tailored to address specific knowledge and skill gaps. We delve into the crucial role of commanders in deployment readiness and the decisive impact of military medicine on these decisions. Dr. Jaffin also opens up about his military career, the unique relationships it has fostered, and the rewarding sense of contribution it offers. This episode provides a riveting glimpse into the evolving landscape of military medicine.
Chapters:
(00:00) Advancing Operational Medicine for Austere Environments
(05:47) Preparing Surgeons for Future Warfare
(15:45) Advantages of a Military Career
Chapter Summaries:
(00:00) Advancing Operational Medicine for Austere Environments
Dr. Jonathan Jaffin, a general surgeon and retired Colonel in the Army Medical Corps, speaks about his current work with Deloitte Consulting and his focus on social determinants of health. The importance of the 2023 Operational Medicine Symposium is discussed, along with the innovations and opportunities to advance the practice of medicine in austere environments. The impact of a near-peer competitor on operational medicine and the need to prepare for large-scale ground combat operations with limited resources is explored. A panel of military chiefs shares the challenges of maintaining readiness, trauma to individuals and caregivers, and how to make difficult decisions in the face of limited resources.
(05:47) Preparing Surgeons for Future Warfare
We discuss the challenges of maintaining surgical skills in an era of sub-specialization, how telemedicine can provide care in far-forward areas, and the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) project to ensure healthcare professionals are ready for deployment. Dr. Jaffin shares his experience with the KSA project, including how to structure training based on gaps in skills and knowledge. We also discuss the role of commanders in deciding who is ready to deploy, and how the medical department can inform their decision.
(15:45) Advantages of a Military Career
Dr. Jaffin shares his thoughts on the advantages of pursuing a military career and how it has helped him build close relationships. He reflects on the importance of contributing to the nation and the satisfaction from doing so. We also learn more about his current work with Deloitte Consulting and the role of telemedicine in providing care in remote locations.
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Episode Keywords:
Operational Medicine, Austere Environments, Military Operations, Near-Peer Competitors, Ground Combat, Readiness, Telemedicine, KSA Project, Training Gaps, Deployment Readiness, Military Career, Contribution, Deloitte Consulting, Telemedicine, Remote Locations
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