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My brother and I have lost friends and fellow members of the military family over the last
few years.These days, with modern warfare, compared to the Vietnam, Korea, and
World War I and II, the majority of our casualties are found and brought home to their
families. The families of those that have been lost and have paid the ultimate sacrifice
deserve closure. And, that is one of the principle aims of the Marauders—to help bring
closure to families that long for that peace of mind.
When I discovered the Marauder’s website and read the mission statement, I was
inspired, impressed with the organization’s resolve and commitment to such an admirable
pursuit. As I read about the diverse but extensively skilled backgrounds of the members, I
hoped that the Marauders might be willing to take on another dedicated member. Joining
the Marauders is a way that I could give back and honor fallen soldiers, airman, aviators,
sailors, marines and their families.
I hope to share the hard work that goes into fundraising and planning and
executing the recovery missions. I also hope to form relationships with the members in
order to further the cause of the Marauders and enrich my own life experiences. I am
hopeful that my training as a physician, diver, diving medical officer and my adventurous
“can do” personality would be assets to the Marauders.
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Background: Dr. Philip Parks
Born: 1973 Atlanta, Georgia
Current Residence:
Boston, MA.
Experience:
Active duty U.S. Navy 2001-2006, currently an active reservist U.S. Navy, Naval Special Warfare Group Two, Norfolk, VA Senior Medical Officer & Medical Department Head, June 2005 - July 2006. Diving Medical Officer & Undersea Medical Officer, June 2003 - June 2005. U.S. Navy, Naval Undersea Medical Institute, New London, CT Undersea & Diving Medical Officer Training, January - June 2003. U.S. Navy, Naval Hospital Bremerton, Bremerton, WA. General Medical Officer, September - December 2002. U.S. Navy, Military Tropical Medicine Course and Capstone Experience, Peru. Student & Medical Mission Staff, July - August 2002. U.S. Navy, Officer Indoctrination School, Newport, RI. July - August 1998. Emory University, Center for Ethics, Intern. 1996. Dean Rusk Developing World Medical Internship, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Summer 1995.
Research Experience:
U.S. Navy: Principal Investigator and Project Manager
Instrumental in initiating a Human Performance Initiative for Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation,
a collaborative research, occupational demand assessment, functional training, and rehabilitation
program designed to improve the performance and operational life-span of Naval Special
Warfare Group TWO operators.
Emory University, Department of Hematology and Oncology. Laboratory Research Technician
Conducted basic science research relating to the most common bleeding disorder in humans (Hemophilia), Fall 1996.
Education:
Harvard School of Public Health & Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA: Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency. Completion date: July 2008. Puget Sound Family Medicine Internship, Bremerton, WA: Family Medicine Internship. Naval Hospital Bremerton. 2001-2002. Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA: Doctor of Medicine, 2001. Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA: Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 2001. Medical Licensure, Indiana, Massachusetts
Skills, Certifications, and Courses:
United States Department of Defense Top Secret Security Clearance, 2005 – present Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor, 2004 – present. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor, 2002 – present. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Instructor, 2003 – present. Joint Special Operations Medical Officer Indoctrination Course, 2004. SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Medical Officer Certification, 2003 – 2006. U.S. Navy Diver, 2003. Undersea & Diving Medical Officer, 2003 - present. Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (MMCBC), USAMRICD, 2003. Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (FMCBC), USAMRICD, 2003. U.S. Armed Forces Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation Course, 2003. Combat Casualty Care Course (C4), 2002.
Hobbies and Interests: Traveling, cycling, triathlon, snow-skiing, cooking, trekking, SCUBA diving
Marital Status: Married
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