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

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Published: 2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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