Surgical Innovations as a Result of War

Episode 4: Dr. James Cole Jr.

 

In this episode we hear from Dr. James Cole Jr., an assistant professor of surgery at UW-Madison and also the Trauma Medical Director at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois (a UW affiliated facility). Dr. Cole discusses his time as a Navy Medical Officer and his 24 years of military service. In addition, he speaks on the critical role that war has played in facilitating surgical advancements. Recorded 10/05/16