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397: Your Body Is Not a Rental Car. With Dr. Matthew Provencher, Naval Special Warfare Doctor

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Navigating the Path to a Military Medical Career

This chapter explores the challenges and experiences of pursuing a medical career through the military lens, from receiving a disqualification notice to advice from a mentor. The narrative delves into formative experiences that kindled a passion for medicine, including unique opportunities and the struggle to balance academic requisites with athletic commitments. Transitioning to Dartmouth for medical school, they contrast the structured life at the Naval Academy with newfound freedoms, highlighting a significant shift in lifestyle and academic environment.

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