Jennifer Gurney

COL Jennifer Gurney, a trauma surgeon and chief of the Joint Trauma System, shares her remarkable journey from medical school to military medicine. She discusses the critical importance of trauma systems in enhancing combat casualty care and the challenges posed by the 'Walker Dip' during peacetime. Insights from current conflicts in Ukraine and Israel reveal how global trauma practices are influencing military care. Gurney emphasizes collaboration between military and civilian sectors, aiming for improved preparedness and outcomes in trauma medicine.