| Medical Seminars: A New Paradigm for SOF Counterinsurgency Medical Programs. | |
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PMID: 20306411 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Medical programs are valuable tools when they properly align with operational objectives. In counterinsurgency operations, the medical program should promote the capacity of the host nation government and lead to greater self-sufficiency. The Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) often fails to fully integrate host nation providers and officials which may undermine local medical infrastructure and rarely provides sustainable improvement. The Medical Seminar (MEDSEM) was developed during Operation Enduring Freedom- Philippines to address the shortcomings of the traditional MEDCAP. The MEDSEM greatly enhanced the MEDCAP by adding education to the venue, thereby promoting self reliance and improving the sustainability of medical interventions. Furthermore, the MEDSEM forged relationships and promoted interoperability through collaboration between local medical providers, governmental leaders, host nation forces, and U.S. Special Operations Forces. |
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Shawn Alderman; Jon Christensen; Ingrham Crawford |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals Volume: 10 ISSN: 1553-9768 ISO Abbreviation: J Spec Oper Med Publication Date: 2010 |
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Created Date: 2010-03-23 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101158402 Medline TA: J Spec Oper Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 16-22 Citation Subset: IM |
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