This podcast discusses all things related to schools debating: setting up debate clubs, coaching, competitions, formats and more. Hosted by Michael Hepburn, a former competitive debater with 15 years coaching experience who is currently director of Debate Hub.
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“CBS News Sunday Morning” correspondent Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries. Each episode of Mobituaries covers his favorite dearly departed people and things. This season profiles legendary athlete Jim Thorpe in "Death of an All-American", iconic singer/songwriter Peggy Lee in "Death of Cool", and even the death of the mid-Atlantic accent, best known from the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Franklin Roosevelt and Jacqueline Kennedy. Mo even has a few new things in store including an episode th ...
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Theo Zamenopoulos, of the OU design faculty, offers a glimpse into the ideological and historical context of design ideas and principles. With Emma Curtis, curator of the Design Museum, and Nathaniel Hepburn, curator of the Mascalls Art Gallery, Theo looks at the key ideas that emerged as the driving force behind design using specific examples from the history of chair design. This material forms part of The Open University course T217 Design Essentials.
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Not Her Again is the movie podcast where we look at those Oscar years where Meryl Streep was nominated for an Oscar… but went home emptyhanded. All 17 of them (and counting? Probably? Who knows?). Looking at Meryl’s record number of losses will take us from Hollywood in the late ’70s to today, and we’ll see how things have changed, how things haven’t, who should have won, what films were overlooked or overpraised, and why this woman’s attendance is damn near perfect when she loses 85 percent ...
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Welcome to The Female VC Lab Podcast, a captivating series delving into the vibrant world of female venture capital. Join us for an exclusive peek into the journeys of female VCs, Investors, GPs, and LPs as we uncover their strategies, impact, and visions for the future. This podcast celebrates the pivotal roles women hold in venture capital, offering valuable insights to family offices, institutional investors, and those curious about female-led financial stewardship. Tune in for candid dis ...
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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 medical professionals and provide interesting and informative content about the mission, history, ...
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The principles of a running a great debate club part two (Re-issue)
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For motions, resources and competitions, check out www.debatehub.co.ukBy Michael Hepburn
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Enhancing Operational Readiness: Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Byron Hepburn, MD, on Cutting-Edge Military Health Research
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Episode Summary: Discover the secrets to optimizing military medicine and enhancing operational readiness in our latest episode, featuring the esteemed Byron Hepburn, MD, retired Air Force Major General from the and current Director of the Military Health Institute (MHI) at UT Health San Antonio. You'll gain an insider's perspective on MHI's ground…
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The principles of a running a great debate club (Re-issue)
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With the new academic year fast approaching, we are re-publishing one of our most popular episodes. In the first half, Kate and Michael discuss some of the key principles to running a successful debate club. Remember our website debatehub.co.uk is jam packed with lesson plans, debate topics and instructional videos to help your club thrive!…
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Show Notes: Female VC Lab Podcast Episode: E103 - Katie Quilligan of BankTech Ventures Host: - Barbara Bickham Guest: - Katie Quilligan, Investor at BankTech Ventures Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Barbara Bickham chats with Katie Quilligan, an investor at BankTech Ventures. Katie shares her journey from the operator side at American …
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Optimizing Military Physical Therapy: MAJ Jon Umlauf DPT, DSc on MSK Ultrasound and Dual Military Life
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What transformative role do physical therapists play in the military, and how is cutting-edge technology enhancing their capabilities? On this episode of Wa Docs, we welcome Army Major Jon Umlauf, DPT, DSC, who shares his compelling journey from an environmental science officer to a pivotal figure in military physical therapy. Major Umlauf dives in…
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Navigating Military Medicine Challenges in the Indo-Pacific with Rear Admiral Guido Valdes, MD
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Have you ever wondered how Navy medical teams manage healthcare in the vast and remote Indo-Pacific region? Join us as we sit down with Rear Admiral Guido Valdes, MD, Commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific, who sheds light on the formidable challenges and innovative solutions in military medical care. From overcoming logistical hurdles to the cr…
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Michael sits down with Zoe Brass to discuss the global issues oracy project ran recently at South Hampstead High School.By Michael Hepburn
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From Combat Operations to Humanitarian and Stateside Missions: The National Guard's Role in Military Medicine: MG Jill Faris
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What unique challenges do National Guard medical professionals face when balancing state and federal missions? In our latest episode, we sit down with Major General Jill Harris, the Director of the Joint Surgeon General's Office for the National Guard, to uncover the Guard's critical roles both domestically and internationally. From providing polic…
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Keri Findley, is the founder of Tacora Capital, an Austin, Texas based firm which does asset-backed private credit to venture-owned companies. Providing loans to youngish companies is an important part of the VC ecosystem, and Keri takes pride in helping young entrepreneurs grow their startups.By Barbara Bickham
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Enhancing Military Medicine Through Leadership, Education, Technology and Joy: BG Deydre Teyhen, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
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Join us on this episode of WarDocs as we explore the fascinating evolution of Army physical therapy with BG Deidre Teyhen. Listen in as BG Teyhen shares her inspiring journey into Army physical therapy, discussing physical therapists' pivotal role in the military health system. From the early days of the Specialist Corps during World War I to their…
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Navigating Leadership Challenges in Military Medicine: Insights from Maj Gen (Ret) Sean Murphy, MD
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"Leadership isn't just about giving orders; it's about understanding and valuing your team's unique strengths." Join us for a profound conversation with Air Force Maj Gen (Ret) Sean Murphy, MD, as he shares the evolution of his leadership philosophy in the WarDocs Ten Good Minutes on Leadership series. Dr. Murphy, former Air Force Deputy Surgeon Ge…
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In this episode, two of our year 12s discuss their experience of running debate clubs for year 5s in some of our local state schools.By Michael Hepburn
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Corinne Bortniker is a Director at Cohen Circle where she supports SPAC deal execution and venture capital investments. Previously, Corinne was a Vice President at Wells Fargo Securities, focused on Technology, Media, and Telecom Equity Capital Markets. She has extensive experience executing equity capital markets transactions, raising proceeds for…
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From POW to Lifelong Friend: A Desert Storm Reunion – MG(R) Mudhafer Habboush, an Iraqi Physician and BG(R) Rhonda Cornum, MD
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Join us for an extraordinary episode of War Docs as we reunite Iraqi physician, MG(R) Dr. Mudhafar Habboush and US Army BG(R) Rhonda Cornum MD. This heartfelt chapter explores their initial meeting during Operation Desert Storm when Dr. Cornum, then a POW, received life-saving care from Dr. Habboush in Baghdad. Dr. Cornum shares her harrowing yet i…
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Abraham Boxx’s Remarkable Journey from Rural Australia to Combat Flight Paramedic and Critical Care Nurse in the US Army National Guard
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Join us on this captivating episode of War Docs as we welcome Abraham “Boxxy” Boxx, a critical care nurse and former Army National Guard flight paramedic, who shares his incredible journey from rural New South Wales, Australia, to becoming a combat medic in the Australian Defense Forces. Listen in as Boxxy recounts his early inspirations, such as t…
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Operational Medicine in the Modern Era: A Strategic Evolution with Maj Gen Tom Harrell, USAF, MC, CFA
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Join us for a riveting conversation with Maj. Gen. Tom Harrell as we explore the modernization and evolution of military medicine in an era of peer competition. General Harrell shares his insights on how military healthcare systems must adapt by rethinking doctrines and drawing from historical lessons of large-scale conflicts, such as World War II.…
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In part two of our bumper long episode about public speaking competitions, Michael & Kate discuss the importance of the 'compere' role and all the skills it brings, as well as why we let students have complete free reign on topic choice.By Michael Hepburn
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Insights into Military Health System Modernization with Dr. Michael Malanoski, Deputy Director of the DHA
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Join us as retired US Navy Captain Dr. Michael Malanoski, now serving as the Deputy Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), shares his extensive insights into the evolution of the DHA and its critical role in stabilizing and modernizing the Military Health System (MHS). With over four decades of distinguished service, Dr. Malanoski offers a un…
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Battlefield Bacteria: Combating Resistant Pseudomonas Infections-MILITARY MEDICINE Article of the Year. MAJ Mary B. Ford, MD
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Join us on War Docs as we welcome Army Physician MAJ Mary Ford, an infectious disease specialist and lead author of the acclaimed Military Medicine Journal's article of the year: Clinical Characteristics and Resistance Patterns of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated From Combat Casualties https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34196358/ Listen in as MAJ Ford …
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E100: Mary Ellen Iskenderian: Women’s World Banking Capital Partners Funds I and II
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Mary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, the global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they need to achieve security and prosperity. Ms. Iskenderian has led the Women’s World Banking global team, based in New York, since 2006 and also serves on the Investment Co…
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Exploring Maritime Operational Medicine| CAPT Lynelle Boamah, MD
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Join us for a compelling episode of WarDocs as we explore the innovative strides in military medicine with CAPT Lynelle Boamah, the Director of Maritime Operations for BUMED. CAPT Boamah shares her extensive experience overseeing force generation and sustainment for expeditionary medicine platforms, providing crucial medical care in air, land, sea,…
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In the first half of this bumper episode, Michael & Kate discuss the format Debate Hub uses for our public speaking competitions, the reasons we designed it this way and how schools can replicate either our model or the principles behind it.By Michael Hepburn
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Madhu is a managing partner and co-founder of Rocketship.vc. Prior to Rocketship, she was Chief Data Officer for Gojek, contributing to its growth into a $10 billion unicorn. She served as an operating partner at a $150M PE fund building startups across Southeast Asia and was a member of Intuit’s Quickbooks Lending Platform founding team.…
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Enhancing Battlefield Readiness and Medical Team Integration in Military Healthcare: CSM Timothy Sprunger
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Join us on this captivating episode of War Docs as we welcome Command Sergeant Major Timothy Sprunger, the US Army MEDCOM Command Sergeant Major, and Senior Advisor to the Army Surgeon General. Listen in as CSM Sprunger shares his extraordinary journey from a retail worker to a top leader in military medicine, inspired by his father's career as a f…
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Ten Good Minutes on Leadership: Successfully Accomplish the Mission AND Take Care of Our People- Good Leaders Do Both- MG(R) Jeffrey Clark, MD
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Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Sean Murphy, MD, sits down with MG(R) Jeff Clark, MD, who is a proven leader, to discuss the complexities of leadership in military medicine. With 35 years of distinguished service, including his tenure as US Army Medical Command Deputy Commander for Operations and Defense Health Agency Director of Healthcare Operations, Dr. Clark …
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A Legacy of Leadership: A Tribute to the Inspiring Journey of BG(R) Norvell “Van” Coots, MD
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In this heartfelt episode of War Docs, we pay tribute to BG(R) Norvell “Van” Coots, MD, who tragically passed away on June 12, 2024. Van was a loving and devoted father and husband, a cherished friend, a colleague, and a dedicated soldier medic. Throughout his nearly three-decade career, he exemplified core values such as loyalty, duty, respect, se…
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Nicole Valentine is the FinTech Director of the Center for Financial Markets at the Milken Institute with over a decade of financial services, international Mergers & Acquisitions, technology and innovation experience. She leads the FinTech Program with a focus on access to capital, financial inclusion, compliance and transparency.…
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Life, Learning, and Surgery on the High Seas: Insights into Navy Medicine with CAPT Matthew Tadlock, MD, FACS
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Join us on War Docs as we sit down with Navy CAPT Matthew Tadlock, a trauma surgeon with a remarkable journey through Navy medicine. Listen in as CAPT Tadlock recounts his entry into Navy medicine via the Health Professions Scholarship Program, his time as a flight surgeon aboard the USS Carl Vinson during Operation Enduring Freedom, and his amusin…
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The South Hampstead Oracy conference takes place July 6th 2024. In this episode, Michael and Kate give a brief overview of what the conference is, who it's aimed at and why you should attend.By Michael Hepburn
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Literary Frontierswoman: Laura Ingalls Wilder
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This special episode comes from the audiobook edition of ROCTOGENARIANS, a brand-new collection of stories from Mo Rocca that celebrates the triumphs of people who made their biggest marks late in life. Chances are, you know something about the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. If, like sixty million other people, you once enjoyed the Little House book…
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E097: Michael Phillips: T.D. Jakes Enterprises
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Join us for an intriguing conversation with Michael Phillips, the dynamic Chief Operating Officer of T.D. Jakes Enterprises. Recorded live from Milken's 2024 Global Conference, Michael dives deep into their social impact venture, Goodsoil, and how it’s making waves for minority businesses. 🌍👥 5 Keys You'll Learn from This Episode The Power of "Why"…
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Journey of a War Zone Surgeon and Beyond: Blending AI and Compassionate Human Care with CAPT(Ret.) Hassan Tetteh, MD
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Join us on War Docs as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Hassan Tetteh, a retired Navy Captain and esteemed cardiothoracic surgeon, whose roots as a Brooklyn-born son of West African immigrants shaped his extraordinary path in military medicine. Listen in as Dr. Tetteh recounts his initial draw to the military, influenced by Junior ROTC, and how …
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In this episode we sit down with Cesca Reynolds, who runs the 'development squads' wing of England's national debate team, as well as her own organisation 'Impart.' Development squads is designed to help more state school students trial and speak for the England team. You can apply here: - https://forms.gle/ZURg2py7m4SiKxGw5 Cesca can be contacted …
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Alice Pomponio is Vice President of Innovation and Impact Investing at American Cancer Society and Managing Director of BrightEdge —ACS’s mission-driven venture capital and impact investment arm. She’s an impact investor, social innovation entrepreneur, and patient advocate with extensive experience in life sciences and business and passion for hea…
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Combat Casualty Care: A Navy Physician's Warzone Journey- Donnelly Wilkes, MD
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Join us as we welcome Dr. Donnelly Wilkes, a family physician and former Navy doctor whose story takes us from medical school halls to Fallujah's intense battlegrounds. Listen in as Dr. Wilkes recounts how the tragic events of 9/11 pivoted his career from a peaceful Navy service to the adrenaline-charged life of combat medicine alongside the Marine…
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Healing Warriors: Journey of a Military Vascular Surgeon- Niten Singh, MD, FACS
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Join us as we speak with Dr. Niten Singh, a respected vascular surgeon and director at the University of Washington, who shares his remarkable journey from the child of immigrants to a distinguished figure in military medicine. Listen in as Dr. Singh reflects on the influence of his late father's values and the pragmatic benefits of attending the U…
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Zoe Paramour is the author of 3 education books: The Writing Book, The Grammar Book & How to be an Outstanding Primary Middle Leader. She has also been instrumental in the debating programme at South Hampstead Junior School and has a lot of thoughts on primary school oracy.By Michael Hepburn
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E095: Margot Brandenburg of Ford Foundation
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Seasoned entrepreneur and resource mobilizer for positive social and environmental change.By Barbara Bickham
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Forging a Future in Military Medicine and Beyond- Army 2LT Ryan Leone, HPSP Scholarship Student
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Join us as we welcome Army 2LT Ryan Leone, a dedicated Columbia medical student and WarDocs Ambassador. Ryan shares a fascinating look into his path to military medicine, a journey that began outside the traditional military family sphere. His experiences, from the Boy Scouts to the American Legion, and his discovery of the Health Professions Schol…
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Journey Through Military Medicine: COL(R) Dr. Peter Tan's Story of Service and Leadership
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Join us as we speak with retired Colonel Dr. Peter Tan, an esteemed oral maxillofacial surgeon and Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, to explore his remarkable journey through military medicine. Dr. Tan offers a personal narrative that captures the essence of his family's military legacy and how it shaped his career path, from his early ed…
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E094: Amy Hepburn: Investor Leadership Network
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In this episode of the Female VC Lab Podcast, we're joined by Amy Hepburn, CEO of the Investor Leadership Network (ILN). Founded during the 2018 G7 summit, ILN represents 14 major institutional investors with a staggering $10 trillion in assets under management. Their focus areas include climate change, diversity, and private capital mobilization. …
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An in-depth discussion about the Oxbridge application process: admissions tests, what they really want to read in your personal statement and the dreaded interviews. How can debating help students prepare and what else can teachers and students do to maximise their chances of admission?By Michael Hepburn
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Genia Xasis is the CEO & Co-founder of Berkana.VC, a global community aimed at enhancing gender diversity in VC and tech. She assists seed and Series A companies with raising capital in MENA and is an angel investor focusing on pre-seed, female-led companies with an emphasis on impact and AI. Holds a PhD in Biochemistry.…
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The principles of a great debate club- part 2
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Part 2 of our bumper length discussion about the most important aspects of running a great debate clubBy Michael Hepburn
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United Front: The Crucial Role of Military-Civilian Partnerships in Trauma Medicine- Peggy Knudson, MD FACS
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Step into the world of military and civilian medical excellence as we share the stage with Dr. Peggy Knudsen, a leading trauma surgeon whose work bridges these two critical spheres. Her journey from a Minnesota mining town to the front lines of trauma surgery reveals the profound impact of military-civilian partnerships in healthcare. Through stori…
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A Surgeon's Story: COL(R) Norman M. Rich, MD, FACS and the Evolution of Battlefield Vascular Surgery
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Join us on WarDocs as we chat with the legend himself, Dr. Norman Rich, who pioneered the field of military vascular surgery. We journey through his life and career, from his humble beginnings in a small Arizona copper mining town to becoming an international authority in his field. Listen as Dr. Rich discusses his groundbreaking work in Vietnam, h…
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The principles of a great debate club- part 1
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In part 1 of this bumper episode, Kate and Michael discuss the principles that are key to success in a debate club and how to practically implement them in your club.By Michael Hepburn
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Pioneering Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion in Trauma and Combat Care: Randi Schaefer, DNP, RN, ACNS-BS
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Embark on a journey to the front lines of military medicine with our esteemed guest, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Randi Schaefer. With her wealth of experience, Dr. Schaefer takes us through the intense world of emergency trauma care and her personal evolution from a college student to an accomplished military nurse and emergency medicine ex…
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Leading with Grace in Military Medicine: Air Force CMSgt Tanya Y. Johnson
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Embark on an unforgettable exploration of leadership and resilience with CMSgt Tanya Y. Johnson, the influential senior enlisted leader for the Defense Health Agency. With a legacy steeped in military healthcare and wisdom to impart, Chief Johnson unwraps the layers of her journey, from her roots in an Air Force medic family to her strategic prowes…
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