SAMOPS Specialty Spotlights

Hello and welcome to the SAMOPS Specialty Spotlight podcast. This podcast was created to help inform military medical students about experiences and opportunities in military medicine. We aim to interview physicians either currently in or retired from the military, from all branches of service, in various specialties. Today I have my fellow classmate Rider Calhoun OMSIII here with me to help facilitate a conversation with retired Brigadier General and Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Robert Suter. Currently, Dr. Suter serves as our Dean of Clinical Integration at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. We hope you enjoy this honest conversation regarding Emergency Medicine.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

Hello and welcome to the SAMOPS Specialty Spotlight podcast. This podcast was created to help inform military medical students about experiences and opportunities in military medicine. Today we are sharing the Air Force breakout session from the Audition Application Panel that took place on November 11th 2025. This session includes advice from 4th year HPSP students who have completed the application process. We hope you enjoy.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

Hello and welcome to the SAMOPS Specialty Spotlight podcast. This podcast was created to help inform military medical students about experiences and opportunities in military medicine. Today we are sharing the Navy breakout session from the Audition Application Panel that took place on November 11th 2025. This session includes advice from 4th year HPSP students who have completed the application process. We hope you enjoy.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

Hello and welcome to the SAMOPS Specialty Spotlight podcast. This podcast was created to help inform military medical students about experiences and opportunities in military medicine. Today we are sharing the Army breakout session from the Audition Application Panel that took place on November 11th 2025. This session includes advice from 4th year HPSP students who have completed the application process. We hope you enjoy. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

Hello and welcome to the SAMOPS Specialty Spotlight podcast. This podcast was created to help inform military medical students about experiences and opportunities in military medicine. Today we are sharing an Air Force webinar led by HPSP Program Manager, Ms. Kelly Adams as well as the Chief of Physician Education, Colonel Benjamin Marrow. This webinar took place in July 2025 to cover information regarding audition rotations and MODS applications. While some details discussed are unique to the Air Force, this presentation offers general GME information that is applicable to all services. We hope you enjoy.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

Hello and welcome to the SAMOPS Specialty Spotlight podcast. This podcast was created to help inform military medical students about experiences and opportunities in military medicine. Today Navy Representative Milena Douglas interviews CDR Timothy Brooks about the topic of Navy Surface Medicine. This discussion explores what care looks like aboard ships and waterfront commands, how teams prepare for casualty response, preventive medicine and med logistics at sea, and what trainees should know about billets and career paths. This episode includes practical leadership lessons, sea-story insights, and clear advice for HPSP students and residents. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

Hello and welcome to the SAMOPS Specialty Spotlight podcast. This podcast was created to help inform military medical students about experiences and opportunities in military medicine. Today, Navy Representative Melina Douglas interviews Dr. Susan Roberts, DO (PGY-3 General Surgery), and Dr. Michael Kina Wei, DO (PGY-1 Internal Medicine), as they discuss their experiences with the civilian deferred match process. From choosing to pursue civilian training to navigating communication with Navy GME, this candid conversation offers practical insights and advice for students exploring the civilian deferred pathway. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

Hello and welcome to the SAMOPS Specialty Spotlight podcast. This podcast was created to help inform military medical students about experiences and opportunities in military medicine. Today, we are sharing the recording from the virtual Audition Rotation Q&A that took place on June 5th 2025. We hope you enjoy. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

Hello and welcome to the SAMOPS Specialty Spotlight podcast. This podcast was created to help inform military medical students about experiences and opportunities in military medicine. Today, Jordan Lange, SAMOPS Education Chair will be interviewing Colonel (R) Bill Sprayberry on the topic of leadership. Book Website: https://www.beabetterleaderbook.com/ DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

Hello and welcome to the SAMOPS Specialty Spotlight podcast. This podcast was created to help inform military medical students about experiences and opportunities in military medicine. Today Alek Rickman, the National SAMOPs Navy Representative, will be hosting an interview with Dr. Atto diving into Fleet Marine Force Medicine, Flight Surgery, & General Surgery Residency. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

This is the first episode in a new series interviewing military couples about their experience in the Military Match. This interview consists of an active duty & civilian physician couple who applied and matched the same application year! As mentioned at the end of the podcast, here are their emails if there are any follow up questions: Colin.hanock@wright.edu Bgoldenstein28@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

This is the second episode in a new series interviewing military couples about their experience in the Military Match. This interview consists of two active duty physicians who applied and couple’s matched into active duty spots in two different application cycles.  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

This special episode is the recording of the 2024 SAMOPS Occupational and Environmental Medicine Speciality Spotlight panel with Dr. Gulotta, an Army Captain and a chief resident at Walter Reed . In this episode, you will hear an overview of the specialty, experiences, FAQs, and advice on applying to this residency. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

This is the third and final episode in a new three part series highlighting the different military medical training per branch. This interview consists of National SAMOPS Board members and their experiences attending the Air Force's Officer Training School! DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

This is the second episode in a new three part series highlighting the different military medical training per branch. This interview consists of National SAMOPS Board members and their experiences attending the Navy's ODS training! DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

This is the first episode in a new three part series highlighting the different military medical training per branch. This interview consists of National SAMOPS Board members and their experiences attending the Army’s DCC/BOLC training. We hope you enjoy! DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

This episode is the fourth recording in the SAMOPS 2023-24 Live Lecture Series. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Lora Bennet and Dr. Marlin Trainer whom both have served in the Air National Guard after completing Active Duty Service. Drs. Bennet and Trainer have a wealth of experience and offer insight into another way to continue serving post-active duty life. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

This episode is the fifth recording in the SAMOPS 2023-24 Live Lecture Series. In this episode, we hear from a panelist of Navy residents discussing their experiences, recommendations and answer questions regarding Navy residency and audition season. DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

This special episode is the recording of the Navy Residency and MODS application panelist discussion. In this episode you will hear experiences, FAQs and advice from a few current 4th year Navy students who have recently completed the 2023 audition and application cycle across different specialties!  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.

This special episode is the recording of the Air Force Residency and MODS application panelist discussion. In this episode you will hear experiences, FAQs and advice from a few current 4th year Air Force students who have recently completed the 2023 audition and application cycle across different specialties!  DISCLAIMER: All the opinions presented in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the opinions of any branch in the U.S. Military or the Department of Defense.