Transitioning Military Flight Surgeons: Untapped Leadership Potential

Physician Leadership Journal

Transitioning Military Flight Surgeons: Untapped Leadership Potential

Battalion and brigade flight surgeons represent an often-overlooked yet promising cohort in civilian healthcare leadership. Possessing a skill set cultivated through military service, they offer a deep understanding of population health, adaptability, and resilience.

July/August 2024 Vol. 11, No. 4 pp. 38–39 DOI: 10.55834/plj.1259705285

Abstract

Battalion and brigade flight surgeons represent an often-overlooked yet promising cohort in civilian healthcare leadership. Possessing a skill set cultivated through military service, they offer a deep understanding of population health, adaptability, and resilience. With these attributes, they are well-equipped to spearhead transformative change within civilian healthcare systems, driving innovation, and improving patient-centered outcomes.

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