Michael S. Baker

Rear Admiral Baker retired after 30 years in uniform and recently retired from the practice of surgery. He has completed five tours in Ukraine teaching ATLS and Stop the Bleed.

Articles by Michael S. Baker

Admiral Baker in Ukraine teaching Advanced Trauma Life Support, a standardized approach to trauma patient care in the “golden hour.”

Teaching Casualty Care in Ukraine

By Rear Admiral Michael S. Baker, U.S. Navy (Retired)

September 2024

Advanced Trauma Life Support provides a standardized system for evaluating and treating trauma victims.

The Navy’s new expeditionary medical ships must be capable of defending themselves against drones and adversaries who are increasingly willing to target healthcare platforms and providers.

Arm the Next-Generation Medical Ship

By Rear Admiral Michael S. Baker and Captain Frederick M. Burkle Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired), and Jacob B. Baker

August 2024

Today’s medical platforms, healthcare providers, and hospital ships must be capable of rigorous self-defense.

A House Undivided

By Commander Michael S. Baker, Medical Corps, U. S. Naval Reserve

April 1989

Joint exerciseshelp medical personnel improve their ability to respond to real-world contingencies.