Military medicine
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In the Medscape 2020 Compensation Report, family physicians ranked low for feeling fairly compensated, choosing their specialty again and choosing medicine again. However, the Medscape data may not represent military family physicians. ⋯ Military family physicians were more likely to choose medicine generally and family medicine specifically again. Military family physicians and civilian family physicians do not statistically differ in feeling fairly compensated. A strong majority of military family physicians are satisfied with their military-sponsored medical education.
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The Belgian Special Operations Regiment undergoes an 8-week basic training course (SOF Basic Course) following the Military Initiation Phase. The aims of the present study were to estimate energy expenditure and changes in body composition during SOF Basic Course. ⋯ Tactical athletes must perform in hypo-energetic environment. Research in the future should investigate the impact of increased energy intake on body composition.