257: Gaining Real World Medical Experience with Ben Garfin
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Ben Garfin discuss the critical importance of clinical experience for combat medics. They explore the challenges and benefits of clinical rotations, the need for real-world experience, and the design …
249: Area Assessment: Planning with Mike
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Mike Hetzler delve into the intricacies of mission planning, particularly in the context of medical operations in foreign environments. They emphasize the importance of thorough preparation, understanding local medical …
234: SOMA with former President John Dominguez
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis interviews John Dominguez, a veteran with extensive experience in the Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA). They discuss the origins of SOMA, its evolution into a global organization, and its impact …
219: Military Medic Transition to Civilian Workforce
This conversation explores the transition of military medics into civilian healthcare roles, discussing the strengths and challenges they face. The speakers highlight the quality of training military medics receive, the differences in medical practice between military and civilian …
205: No More Fentanyl Lollipops?! The Shift to Sufentanil (Dsuvia)
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Brad discuss the transition from fentanyl lollipops to Sufentanil in military medicine. They explore the characteristics of Sufentanil, its advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional fentanyl, and the practical …
199: SOF to SOM with Justin
In this episode, Dennis interviews Justin, a second-year medical student and co-founder of Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine (SOFtoSOM), a nonprofit organization that helps Special Operations Forces service members and veterans in their journey to become physicians. Justin explains that SOFTSOM provides mentorship, guidance, and support to individuals from the SOF community who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The organization helps with the application process, offers scholarships for MCAT prep, conducts research on veterans in medicine, and partners with universities to increase soft representation in medical school classes. Justin also emphasizes the importance of tailoring application essays and preparing for interviews to highlight the unique experiences and skills of SOF applicants.