Integrating Military and Civilian Healthcare: Readiness from Pandemics to Combat Medicine
Work Type
Poster
Abstract
Military medical operations are shifting from short-duration counterinsurgency (COIN) to prolonged large-scale combat operations (LSCO), increasing demands on medical readiness.
Current training models reveal gaps in skills sustainment, clinical exposure, and provider confidence; particularly in high-acuity and resource-limited environments.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, military medical personnel supported civilian healthcare systems, highlighting both strengths and limitations in cross-training and interoperability.
These deployments provided a real-world model for evaluating civilian-military collaboration and its role in preparing for future operational demands.
RESEARCH QUESTION: What lessons from military support of civilian healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic can inform cross-training strategies to improve military medical readiness for future large-scale combat operations?
Publication Date
5-17-2026
Citation Information
Bishop, Alexander J., "Integrating Military and Civilian Healthcare: Readiness from Pandemics to Combat Medicine" (2026). Student Works Physician Assistant. 28.
https://digitalcommons.dmu.edu/stu_pa/28
