{"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. 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The conversation begins with her upbringing in the Philippines and her unique path to military medicine, driven by a desire for service and the supportive, collaborative culture she found at the Uniformed Services University. Dr. Evangelista explains her transition from a prospective general surgeon to an ophthalmologist, highlighting the precision of microscopic surgery and the profound impact of sight restoration. She provides a detailed look at the \"shield and ship\" protocol for managing ruptured globes in combat environments, emphasizing the critical importance of preventing further injury at the point of care. Dr. Evangelista also shares her experiences as the sole ophthalmologist deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan, where she managed severe, multi-system trauma cases while navigating limited resources. A pivotal moment in the interview occurs when she describes her own experience as a patient; she suffered a retinal detachment while performing surgery, an event that deepened her empathy for those facing vision loss and shaped her leadership style. Currently serving as the Refractive Surgery Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General, she discusses the technological advancements in corneal collagen cross-linking and refractive standards that maintain pilot and warfighter readiness. The episode concludes with her leadership philosophy of trust, empathy, and perseverance, alongside her advice for the next generation of military physicians. 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