Norman Hetzler
Research
US Navy, NATO Role III Multinational Medical Unit, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Chief Medical Officer/Cardiothoracic Vascular and General Surgery (CDR), August 2019-August 2020
Responsible for all quality and safety programs for the command. Responsible for all continuing education programs for all military services and civilian contractors in Southern Afghanistan. Maintained an active clinical practice in care of all trauma and emergent surgery patients in Southern Afghanistan.
• Developed comprehensive COVID-19 management plan for all of Afghanistan.
• Developed chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and massive explosion management plan and procedures for Southern Afghanistan.
• Awarded Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, promoted to Captain (06)

