Leading through uncertainty poses significant challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the implementation of a new electronic medical records system led to massive shortages of health care workers throughout the Military Health System (MHS). This case describes the leadership challenges of a surgical residency program director during uncertain times.
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