By: Sheila Crowley
Murray County News Staffwriter
Traveling the country is nothing new for Murray County Medical Center’s new emergency room doctor. The majority of his medical career has been with the military. Bequillard spent 20 years serving his country. Although the medical field was not what he actually signed on to do.
Berquillard’s initial years in the army were spent serving as an agent. He was tasked with counter-intelligence work. While on a mission one of Berquillard’s friends got hit and he couldn’t save him.
When Berquillard returned to the United States he requested someone in their unit attain medical training. He, himself, was chosen. “I had no aspirations to ever be medical,” said Berquillard. “I was going to be a civilian-clothed agent for the rest of my life.” He was sent to Miami Day County which offered an emergency ward/trauma course with specialized training for gunshot wounds. in 1994. “I thought to myself…’ this was amazing,” shared Berquillard. He admitted had this not happened, Berquillard would never have switched over to medicine. He recalls when the discussion took place regarding shock…”I thought it was the coolest thing in the world.” Berquillard attributes some of his medical fascination to science. “I’ve always loved science.”
Following this training, Berquillard became a nurse and later attended PA School through the military, obtaining his degree from the University of Texas. He remained with the Army serving in emergency medicine for the following 12 years.
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