New York Medical College Receives $10 Million Department of Defense Award for Tactical Medicine Advancement
New York Medical College (NYMC) has received a $10 million award from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to advance civilian and military tactical medicine and prolonged casualty care. This three-year initiative, led by NYMC in partnership with the Uniformed Services University (USU), aims to develop life-saving medical protocols, artificial intelligence-driven decision tools, and immersive training technologies. The program will address the challenge of providing critical medical care when injured patients cannot be quickly transported to a hospital, a scenario increasingly relevant in modern military operations, mass casualty incidents, and natural disasters. Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) highlighted the significance of this investment, emphasizing its role in preparing communities and the country for disaster response. The initiative will involve developing evidence-based treatment protocols, equipment recommendations, and new approaches to prolonged casualty care, drawing lessons from both military...