The Medical Planning Course: A Quality Improvement Project to Train Ukrainian Military Medical Personnel

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Authors

Lennart G Bongartz · Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy

Denys Surkov · Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy

John Quinn · East Surrey Hospital

Casper M Fransen

Dimitry Kovtunenko · Royal Navy

Tim Bongartz · Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Al O Giwa · University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Abstract

The MPC introduced structured medical planning to Ukrainian small-unit leaders, demonstrating proof of concept. Key lessons include the ability to construct plans within short timeframes, the importance of medical reconnaissance, and patient-to treatment matching beyond the standard NATO roles. Integration of the MPP into NATO doctrine could help mitigate doctrinal gaps and enhance coalition interoperability for dispersed operations in modern warfare environments.

Topics & Keywords

Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Disaster Response and Management Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Military Medicine

DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usag137

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