Dr. Emil Graf graduated from PISR in June of 2008, he is now overseas serving as a General Surgeon in the US Army.
Please check back with us often as we will be posting his letters and hoping for a quick & safe return to the states.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Remembering good times and sharing gratitude for a safe arrival home, Dr. Graf recounts his least favorite parts of Iraq and what he missed most about the US.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Dr. Graf enlightens us about sticky bombs, appendectomies, alcoholism, and the endless challenges of administering American health care in Iraq.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
As Iraq temperatures warm up, Dr. Graf hopes to see less burn traumas. He talks about a "big save", appendectomies and a basketball tournament.
Monday, February 23, 2009:
Interesting ICU patients from contractors to Iraqui special force members keep things interesting for Dr. Graf. He also talks about surgery without laparoscopic equipment.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009:
Dr. Graf is more hopeful in his recent letter about treating burns, the lack of resources in Iraq, the irony of medical care for natives during wartime, and becoming a ping pong champion.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008:
The new year is off to a rough start or Dr. Graf as he talks about hospital politics in Iraq, wounded soldiers, and trauma surgeon who lost his life.
Friday, December 15, 2008:
Dr. Graf talks about an embassy rocket attack, the detrimental effects of shrapnel, and lock down in the hospital.
Saturday, November 15, 2008:
Dr. Graf talks about children as burn patients, soldiers permanently changed from IED attacks, loading injured soldiers onto Blackhawks, and how genuine effort and dedication make heroes.
Saturday, November 8, 2008:
Dr. Graf talks about how pain and suffering, misery and loss do not care if you are an American or Iraqi.
Sunday, November 2, 2008:
Dr. Graf talks about his first days on primary call
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