64 - Audition Rotation Q&A

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 Air Force Anesthesiologist, Maj Kayla Knuf, with me to discuss her path to Anesthesia and what it looks like to be a military physician. Currently Dr. Knuf serves as Associate Program Director of the SAUSHEC Anesthesiology Residency. We hope you enjoy this honest conversation regarding Anesthesiology in the military. 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. 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 Milena 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.