{"podcast":{"title":"WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast","slug":"wardocs-the-military-medicine-podcast-4055206","podcast_index_feed_id":4055206,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/wardocspodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://wardocspodcast.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12037519/WarDocs_Main_Logos-01_99egzx.jpg","author":"Doug Soderdahl, Wayne Causey","episode_count":267,"summary":"Welcome to WarDocs! This is a podcast developed and hosted by Active Duty and Veteran Military Medicine professionals who all possess a passion to honor the legacy and preserve the oral history of Military Medicine and get the stories of these healthcare heroes to inform and inspire our listeners and hopefully improve the future of medicine. We will take a behind-the-scenes look into unique opportunities and experiences told firsthand by current and former military professionals from all Servicers, ranks, and Cops and provide interesting and informative content about the mission, history, contributions, and achievements of all of Military Medicine You will better understand what military medical professionals do in deployed environments as well as their peacetime mission and how they train for the next conflict. You will also hear some incredible stories of how these WarDocs bring first-class medical care from Level 1 Trauma Centers to the most austere of conditions in every corner of the globe Please visit our website at www.wardocspodcast.com to get additional information about our hosts and our guests, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. If you like war…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T22:21:09.399324+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wardocs-the-military-medicine-podcast-4055206"},"episode":{"title":"Revolutionizing Amputee Care and Rehabilitation- Restoring Wounded Warriors and Families: COL(R) Paul Pasquina, MD.","slug":"revolutionizing-amputee-care-and-rehabilitation-restoring-wounded-warriors-and-families-col-r-paul-pasquina-md","published_at":"2026-04-01T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wardocs-the-military-medicine-podcast-4055206/revolutionizing-amputee-care-and-rehabilitation-restoring-wounded-warriors-and-families-col-r-paul-pasquina-md","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wardocs-the-military-medicine-podcast-4055206","url":"https://wardocspodcast.podbean.com/e/revolutionizing-amputee-care-and-rehabilitation-restoring-wounded-warriors-and-families-colr-paul-pasquina-md/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cadd3pnginj3ubm2/wdr_0097_pasquina_full_audio6y0rs.mp3","summary":"Following the events of 9/11, the United States military medical system faced an unprecedented challenge as casualties with devastating limb loss and complex polytrauma began arriving at Walter Reed. In this episode of WarDocs, Retired Army Colonel Dr. Paul Pasquina takes listeners behind the scenes of this critical era in military medicine. He details the rapid evolution of care from a perceived sprint to a long-term marathon, necessitating the creation of the world-renowned Military Advanced Training Center (MATC). Dr. Pasquina explains that medical leadership recognized that saving a life was only the beginning; the true mission was to restore the service member’s ability to live fully. The conversation explores the paradigm shift toward holistic care, where rehabilitation, behavioral health, and surgical interventions occur concurrently, starting on Day 1. Dr. Pasquina emphasizes the vital role of the family in the recovery process, explaining why housing and support services were integrated directly into the treatment plan to create a true team environment. Listeners will hear inspiring stories of resilience, including the evacuation of Senator Tammy Duckworth, and how high-profile visits from celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Ozzy Osbourne impacted morale. Beyond the historical retrospective, the episode delves into the future of rehabilitation technology. Dr. Pasquina discusses his collaboration with DARPA on the \"Revolutionizing Prosthetics\" program, the potential of brain-machine interfaces, and the balance between high-tech innovation and high-touch human compassion. He concludes with valuable advice for the next generation of military medical professionals, highlighting the unique leadership and research opportunities a military career offers. 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