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Lessons in leadership from military-informed pediatric surgeons
Cortnie R Vaughn1, Mubeen A Jafri2, Lucas A McDuffie3
1Pediatric Surgery Research Fellow, Oregon Health and Science University, Department of Surgery, Portland, OR, USA.
Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|March 10, 2026
Summary
Military pediatric surgeons gain valuable leadership skills from their training. These skills, including strategic flexibility and an ethical code, are transferable to civilian medical careers and beyond.
Area of Science:
- Surgical training
- Military medicine
- Leadership development
Background:
- Pediatric surgeons in the military acquire unique leadership competencies.
- Military training emphasizes preparedness for extreme circumstances and adaptability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe the leadership skills developed by military pediatric surgeons.
- To explore the transferability of these skills to broader medical and non-medical fields.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of military training methodologies.
- Extrapolation of military leadership principles to surgical practice.
Main Results:
- Military training fosters strategic flexibility, humility, and ethical conduct.
- A core value of "service above self" is central to military leadership.
Conclusions:
- The leadership skill set of military pediatric surgeons is highly valuable.
- Lessons learned in military leadership can significantly benefit careers in medicine and other professions.
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