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#471: Dr. Mike Simpson on What Special Operations Teaches You About Being a Better Doctor

Podcast: BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History
Published: Aug 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 6085
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Summary

What can civilian medicine learn from Special Operations? Dr. Mike Simpson shares how years spent working in high-pressure military environments shaped the physician he became—from making decisions under pressure and leading through chaos to developing resilience, empathy, and a deeper understanding of patient care.