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Building the Elite Podcast

Aaron Epstein, MD - Global Surgical and Medical Support Group - Ep. 66

Mar 20, 2024
Dr. Aaron Epstein discusses the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group's work in conflict zones, setting up field hospitals in 72 hours, training local populations, empowering women in healthcare, transferring medical innovations, mitigating drone threats, and lessons learned in battlefield medicine.
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  • GSMSG prioritizes sustainable impact through training programs over short-term interventions.
  • Diverse roles include medical practitioners, nursing specialists, and security personnel for efficient operations.

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Establishing Global Surgical and Medical Support Group for Special Operations Veterans

The Global Surgical and Medical Support Group was initiated by Dr. Aaron Epstein in 2015 to involve special operations, veterans, and individuals from the Intel community in humanitarian efforts across conflict zones globally. The entity prioritizes creating lasting impacts through training programs rather than short-term interventions, focusing on building healthcare capabilities within partner forces for sustainable impact.

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