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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2006; 19(3): 134-138
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-948024
Published by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Military Colon and Rectal Surgery Practice

David R. Welling1
  • 1The Norman M. Rich Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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17 August 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Military medicine is a unique type of group practice. It can be very rewarding because of the quality of appreciative patients and fellow providers. The lifestyle has challenges, especially in time of war. This article describes many of the advantages and challenges of military medicine.

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Military practice - armed services - deployment

David R WellingM.D. 

The Norman M. Rich Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences

4301 Jones Bridge Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814-4709

Email: dwelling@usuhs.mil