Insights and Strategies for Military Medicine

Explore the unique world of military medicine in this dynamic session hosted by the ACOFP Society of Military Family Medicine. Designed for physicians, residents, and medical students - whether active duty, reserve, guard, or civilian - this panel features military medical leaders sharing real-world experiences, strategies for resilience, and how to maintain high-quality care in high-pressure environments. Gain insights into the career paths and opportunities available through military service and learn how to navigate the distinct challenges faced by healthcare providers in uniform.

Learning Objectives

Recognize key factors that influence clinical practice in structured, high-pressure healthcare environments.
Discuss effective methods for sustaining professional well-being and patient safety during operational and resource-limited situations.
Examine potential roles and advancement opportunities for physicians within service-based healthcare systems.

Presenters

COL Brandon G. Isaacs, DO, FAAFP, FAOGME, MBA – Idaho State Air Surgeon, Idaho National Guard
LTC Derrick Sorweide, DO, FACOFP – U.S. Army Reserves; Medical Readiness and Training Command Surgeon
MAJ Nathaniel R. Watts, DO – Deputy Surgeon, 160th SOAR (ABN), U.S. Army
COL Ian Fawks, DO, FACOFP – Missouri State Surgeon, Army National Guard; Family Medicine Consultant to the Army Surgeon General

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report continuing medical education (CME) credits commensurate with the physician’s participation in this program.

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ACOFP designates this enduring activity for 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer
This program is provided by ACOFP for educational purposes only. The material presented is not intended to represent the sole or best medical interventions for the discussed diagnoses, but rather is intended to present the opinions of the authors or presenters that may be helpful to other practitioners. Participants engaging in this medical education program do so with the full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against ACOFP for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities.

Questions
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