SAMOPS Specialty Spotlights

Dr. Perrault is a PGY3 family medicine resident at Naval Hospital Jacksonville who served a two-year GMO tour aboard the Iwo Jima. She discusses the day-to-day life of being a physician on a ship, and common injuries and illnesses she saw. She describes the ports they visited, and the humanitarian missions they were involved in. She also discusses in detail the challenges and opportuniti...

Dr. Erica Grimm shares the moment she knew pediatrics was the right choice for her, as well as her own experiences with various pediatric residency options within the Army. She discusses in detail her journey moving through each year of residency, and how much she has learned along the way. She explores the pros and cons of pediatrics, and why she loves her specialty.  It goes without saying...

Dr. "John Smith" is an Army Emergency Medicine physician who is a part of a forward resuscitative team. No, John Smith is not his real name. Due to security and his current operational role we are concealing his identity. However, he does have an awesome medical education Instagram account, which you can follow @the_Resuscitationist. In this episode, he expands on his experiences, potential operat...

Dr. Ross was born in Canada, and moved to the Seattle area when he was a child. After medical school, he chose to serve in the U.S. Air Force due to his love of planes and family history of aviation. He paid off his 3-year HPSP scholarship as a flight surgeon prior to completing his emergency medicine residency. He discusses his time as a flight surgeon, including flying planes, and his daily resp...

Dr. Bradley is a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy and an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology for USUHS. In this episode, Dr. Bradley talks about his residency experience, humanitarian aid deployment, Navy Anesthesia, and being a Navy officer. You can follow him on Instagram @StevenBradleyMD.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect...

Listen to Technical SGT James Rivera, an NCO IC who has 12 years of experience in the AF. He discusses typical military knowledge, including information about the chain of command, how enlisted personnel rise within the ranks, what an enlisted member looks for in an officer, and how to be a leader. He provides insight to help us further understand our patients, and how to care for our enlisted fol...

Listen to Dr. Huzij, an osteopathic manipulative medicine preceptor at Rocky Vista University, as he describes how he utilized OMT within the military during his time in Japan. He discusses how he set up an OMT clinic, and used his skills to provide additional treatment to help patients on top of their other medical interventions. He also discusses his own work and ongoing research in osteopathic...

Dr. Kiser is a retired Rear Admiral who shares a lifetime of unique and thoughtful perspectives on Navy medicine and being a Family Practice physician. Highlights include tsunami humanitarian relief efforts and the benefits and the struggles of Navy medicine as a career.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch of the U....

Listen to Dr. Huzij discuss his career - Dr. Huzij is a psychiatrist who completed his residency in DC as part of the National Capital Consortium . Currently, he has his own practice and is an osteopathic manipulative medicine preceptor at Rocky Vista University. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch of the U.S. military, o...

Dr. Hauser is a Major in the United States Army as well as an Anesthesiologist and Associate Program Director for Brooke Army Medical Center’s anesthesia residency. He talks about Army anesthesia, BAMC's anesthesia residency, as well as operational opportunities and the future of Army anesthesia. You are encouraged to connect with military Anesthesiologists on the Facebook group "Military GME Anes...

Dr. August founded RAMOPS and was the was the Vice President and President of the organization. She is currently the Secretary of the AMOPS board. She has recently completed her pediatric residency at Trippier in Hawaii, and is now the assistant OIC of the pediatric clinic at Darnell. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch o...

Listen to CDR Dierks, an Undersea Medical Officer, as she gives advice on how to successfully complete dive school. She shares a plethora of stories, from dealing with an outbreak of leptospirosis, to her tours as a UMO, to her time at BUMED to expand her knowledge of Navy policy.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch...

Listen to Dr. Melinda Vasser, current National RAMOPS President, discuss RAMOPS and the national AMOPS conference. Dr. Vasser then speaks about  her PGY-1 and PGY-2 at Wright-patterson AF base, where she's currently a resident in the internal medicine program. She provides advice about her specific program, as well as general advice about how to excel in audition rotations, and be a successfu...

Lt Col Milner (AF / Space Force) speaks about her experience in aerospace and flight medicine in the Air Force, and her current position as the Chief Flight Surgeon for the Space Force. She provides insights into what she has learned during her military career,  and how to be a good military physician. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the o...

Listen to Dr. Connor Paulson, former National SAMOPS President, talk about his intern year in General Surgery at San Diego. If you're interested in General Surgery, particularly in the Navy, you don't want to miss this episode! DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch of the U.S. military, or the Department of Defense.

Dr. Adams (Navy) speaks about his experience becoming dual board certified in FM and Anesthesia and discusses how his overarching career encompassed Administrative Medicine. He talks about his time spent as a UMO on submarines, and gives insight into lessons he learned throughout his Navy career and how to maintain a good work-life balance as a military physician. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions pres...

Captain Giles, previous winner of the RAMOPS "Resident of the Year Award," discusses his path of becoming an Ophthalmologist in the US Army and provides outstanding advice to junior officers who are beginning their medical career. It is an exceptional interview, especially for those listeners who are trying to discover their future specialty. We hope you enjoy this episode of SAMOPS Specialty Spot...

Tune in to hear Major General Volpe (Ret), United States Army, give great advice on leadership, choosing a specialty, and the transition from a senior officer to a flag officer. General Volpe served as the senior physician for Ranger Task Force in Black Hawk Down and briefly talks about his role during that time and operational medicine.

Dr. Jacob Mathew Jr, DO, speaks on his recent time in the Army as an Internal Medicine physician and gives advice for military medical students in all branches and specialties. He focuses on choosing a specialty, preparing for military life, and what to expect when going on deployments.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any...

Colonel Fredricks discusses his medical career as an anesthesiology resident, emergency medicine physician, and family medicine physician. He goes into detail about his various leadership roles in the US Army and provides advice on how to become an outstanding physician and officer in the US Armed Forces. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opi...

Dr. Moloff talks about his career in special operations and his experience with Aerospace Medicine and Undersea/Hyperbaric Medicine. He gives insight into using OMT for special ops forces and advice on how to be a good officer and physician. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch of the U.S. military, or the Department of De...

 Dr. Terbush is a decorated and well traveled Family and Flight Medicine Officer from the U.S. Navy that served in multiple roles throughout his time in the Navy. Tune in to hear sea stories from Dr. Terbush and about his path through military medicine.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch of the U.S. military,...

Hear from retired US Army Colonel and long standing educator, Dr. Laporta as he recounts his experience as a physician and surgeon in the military.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch of the U.S. military, or the Department of Defense.