106-SOF Education with Bill Vasios

This week, Aebhric OKelly interviews Bill Vasios, a physician assistant who started as an 18 Delta and had several other 18 series jobs. Bill is pursuing a PhD in education focusing on instructional design and technology. He is also doing a simulation fellowship at East Carolina University. They talk about online learning, designing a perfect online learning system, the challenges of teaching in the medical field, and the importance of credible sources in education.

Takeaways

Bill is a physician assistant with a background in the military, having served as an 18 Delta and held other 18 series jobs.

He is pursuing a PhD in education, focusing on instructional design and technology.

Bill discusses the challenges and benefits of online learning and the importance of credible sources in education.

He also discusses the need for adaptive and interactive learning systems in medicine. Stay thirsty for knowledge and continuously learn throughout your career.

Ultrasound is a valuable tool for Special Forces medics, but training and sustainment are crucial.

Hands-on training and mentorship are essential for developing ultrasound skills.

Effective teaching requires authenticity, care, and adapting to individual learning needs.

The art of teaching lies in respectfully challenging and guiding students to improve their skills.

Access to ultrasound equipment and regular scanning practice are necessary for maintaining competence.

The ability to compare normal and injured scans is valuable for identifying abnormalities.

Being surrounded by excellent people raises everyone's skills and abilities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Correction of Name

01:31 Bill's Background and Current Pursuits

08:18 Designing an Adaptive Learning System

12:22 The Challenges of Teaching in the Medical Field

14:12 The Future of Online Learning in the Medical Field

16:24 Balancing Online and Face-to-Face Learning

18:12 The Importance of Credible Sources in Education

23:51 Creating Curriculum for Soft Medics

24:29 Getting to Know Bill Vasio

30:12 Bill's Military Background and Transition to PA

33:39 Bill's Military Journey and Learning Code

35:10 Selection and Robin Sage

38:52 Becoming a PA and Returning to SF

40:47 The SOLCUS Program and Ultrasound in SF

43:04 Special Operator Level Clinical Ultrasound Programme and Advancements in Ultrasound

45:00 Sustaining Ultrasound Skills in 18 Delta Medics

49:04 Advice for New Medics and the Importance of Continuous Learning

53:05 The Art of Effective Teaching and Mentoring

56:30 Challenges of Ultrasound Training and Sustainment

01:05:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts