From Ranger to JSOC Physician: The Extraordinary Journey of Dr. Mike Simpson

About this episode

Dr. Mike Simpson shares his extraordinary journey from U.S. Army Ranger to JSOC physician and expert in tactical trauma.

Dr. Mike Simpson is a former U.S. Army Ranger, Special Forces Green Beret, emergency medicine physician, and combat veteran. After serving with the 1st Battalion, 75th Infantry (Ranger), he went on to become a Special Forces Engineer and Medical Sergeant with the 7th Special Forces Group, deploying throughout Central and South America. Following his military service, he earned his medical degree and later served as an Army physician assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), deploying in support of the Global War on Terror. Dr. Simpson was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor and the Combat Medical Badge. Today, he is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, a recognized expert in tactical trauma and combat sports medicine, an MMA fight physician, podcast host, and speaker. He is also known for his work as a member of the investigative team on two seasons of the History Channel series Hunting Hitler . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Mike Simpson

Topics covered

• military service
• emergency medicine
• combat medicine
• veteran experiences
• tactical trauma
• MMA

Keywords

• Dr. Mike Simpson
• U.S. Army Ranger
• JSOC
• emergency medicine
• combat veteran
• tactical trauma
• Hunting Hitler

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Army, 7th Special Forces Group, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), History Channel

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