Podcast 177: Guerrilla Surgeon with Alex
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Alex McDonald, a medical student and member of Tactical Medicine New Zealand, about the republishing of the book ‘Guerilla Surgeon.’ The book tells the story of Dr. Lindsay Rogers, a New Zealand-born surgeon who served with the Special Operations Executive in Yugoslavia during World War II. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges of providing medical care in resource-limited environments, building trust with local forces, and the importance of cultural competency. Alex also discusses the mission of Tactical Medicine New Zealand and their partnership with the Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) to republish the book.
Podcast 167: Working Together with Antonio from European Medics
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Antonio discuss the challenges and friction points that arise when working with providers from different countries. They explore how to iron out these issues efficiently to provide good care. The conversation covers topics such as common friction points on the ground, resolving conflicts and revamping protocols, establishing leadership, and learning from local providers. They also discuss the importance of adapting to different practices and resolving conflicts during handovers. Antonio shares insights from his own experiences and highlights the need for effective communication and collaboration in international healthcare settings.
Podcast 147: Ephraim Mattos on the Ground Truth in Burma
Dennis talks with Ephraim Mattos, Founder of Stronghold Rescue and Relief, about his work in Burma. He spent the last six months there, amidst security crises and medical emergencies. Burma’s ethnic minorities are resisting subjugation, and the mountainous borders provide relative safe areas. Still, things are pretty dire. On top of internal conflicts, there’s interference from the Russians and Chinese. On the medical front…
Podcast 143: UW Hospitals with Regan Lyon
Welcome back to the PFC Podcast. Today, we’ve got Regan on the show discussing her thesis on unconventional medical networks. She’s an emergency medicine physician with extensive experience in special operations and unconventional warfare scenarios. Her thesis delves into the difficulties in the establishment and operation of medical networks in challenging environments. They explore historical examples like the Yugoslavian resistance, highlighting the importance of proximity to the frontline and adaptability. Regan emphasizes the need for cognitive agility and understanding local resources when providing medical aid. Cooperation with allies and partners is vital for interoperability and empowering them to effectively respond to conflicts.
Podcast 133: IW Medicine and PFC Update Recorded live from SOMSA 2023
If you were not able to make it, or had to leave early and missed the last talk of SOMSA 2023 here is your chance to catch our own presentation of SOMSA 2023 before SOMA posts it and others in the coming months…
The title of this presentation is Prolonged Field Care Across the Spectrum of Irregular War. First a quick review of PFC vs PCC and then on to an opinion on simplifying the complexities of building capacity for IW med support.
A Grassroots Approach to Building National Resilience for Comprehensive Defense, Deterrence and Crisis Response
The foundation of comprehensive defense and deterrence is a trained populace who are willing and able to respond during times of crisis.