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trauma: life in the e.r.
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In the Navy
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Original Airdate: Oct. 19, 1999
City: San Diego, Calif.
Hospital: Scripps Mercy Hospital
Doctor Profile: Dr. Michael Egan
Case Study: Gang Victim

On the southern tip of California lies San Diego, home of the largest naval community in America. A synergy exists between the community and the Navy. Local hospitals serve as boot camps for naval medical officers, who must sharpen the skills necessary for their tour of duty. Scripps Mercy Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center, is the top spot for this training.



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