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CO's Office - Checking In So I Can Do Check Ups (CMO Check-In)

Posted Oct. 15, 2022, 3:20 p.m. by Captain Sidney Parker (Commanding Officer) (Sidney Parker)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Siegfried Abel (Chief Medical Officer) in CO’s Office - Checking In So I Can Do Check Ups (CMO Check-In)

Posted by Captain Sidney Parker (Commanding Officer) in CO’s Office - Checking In So I Can Do Check Ups (CMO Check-In)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Siegfried Abel (Chief Medical Officer) in CO’s Office - Checking In So I Can Do Check Ups (CMO Check-In)
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After getting things moving in Sickbay, Abel made his way to the second deck and the Captaon’s office. He made sure his uniform was presentable and then pressed the chime. He rocked on his heels momentarily and cleared his throat somewhat nervously, and then tookna deep breath.

Abel, CMO

To say the Captain was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new CMO was un understatement. He had not had a CMO, on a regular basis, in so long they had just gotten used to doing things on the temporary permanent basis. So when he was told the CMO was at his door he hoped against hope this CMO would remain. The Olinski was not an easy post for the Chief Medical Officer. You see SF in these days had not been a rea war in some time and the Olinski was still one of those rare ships that was thrust into combat situations or at least ones that tended to see a battle when others did not.

“Enter.” He called out as the door swooshed open.

Parker CO

A bright smile on a handsome face led the way into the room. “Captain Parker? Lieutenant Commander Siegfried Abel, your new Chief Medical Officer. A pleasure, sir.” and he held out his hand to his new CO.

Abel, CMO

“Lt. Cmd please come in and have a seat.” He responded as he shook the extended hand firmly.

He then sat down himself and smiled.

“Well I would be lying if I told you this post has been sought after. A lot want it but few stay at it Abel.” He added putting his cards on the table.

Parker CO

Abel nodded and a small smile spread across his face. “From what I can tell from the state of the medical records, Captain, I won’t argue that point with you.” and he chuckled slightly. “But I can say that not only did I request this posting, I am excited by it. My last ship, the Odin, was a wonderful place to be. But here I believe I can find not only the chance to provide support and care to a notable crew; but I can hopefully find a place that will allow me to have a certain amount of… well… anonymity.” and he paused for a moment and then said “I am hoping that you have had the chance to review my file and are aware of my… extracurricular engagement, sir? And I can assure you, it will not distract or detract from me providing the best care I can to the crew. They are my priority, I want to be very clear on that.”

Abel, CMO

“Lt. Cmd you are not the first person on this ship to be wealthy. In fact I have a new Ops officer who has enjoyed a life of luxury and now is the lowest man on the pole on the Bridge. So its not altogether unique. However I am impressed what you have chosen to do with that wealth. As it is and as you say the ship has to come first and its crew. How you manage that balance is up to you.” The Captain replied.

Parker CO

Abel nodded, and the said “I appreciate that level of candor, Captain. I will also add that there is a positive aspect to my other work. We will, from time to time, be able to receive new equipment and such from the Foundation. Nothing without Star Fleet approval, of course; but we can, with your approval, act as the final testing phase of these new projects. We found that to be quite beneficial on the Odin, sir.”

Abel, CMO

“Of course I am open to any advantage we can get but lets cross that bridge later. Right now I am more interested in what you will bring to the CMO role. Even though we are in dire straights for a CMO we have also functioned without one. So what is it that you bring more than others that makes you a fit for the Olinski?” He asked.

He had a good feeling for the man and his record was solid but he had seen that before as well.

Parker CO

Abel smiled slightly and said “Well first of all, I am a stickler for record keeping. And while the ship’s medical backlog is… well… let us just say ‘significant’.. I am undaunted. I also demand a good deal from the medical staff, but I balance that with skill assessments and extra training I design to make sure the staff is not only functioning here well… but that my people know that I want them to be successful no matter where they go. I believe my greatest achievement as a Medical Officer is to have my junior officers promoted and transferred to positions of more authority and responsibility.” Abel paused a moment and then said “I also hate moving. Hopefully that translates into a longer tenure here than my predecessors.”

Abel, CMO

“I support and encourage your officer development mindset as it is mine as well. I sincerely hope you are here for some time too. The Olinski needs someone in this role. However I would be remiss to tell you that you will find yourself in dangers way at times and this ship has a combat first profile so sometimes your more combat medic and CMO after the fact. Are you ok with that?” The Captain asked.

Parker CO

Abel looked at Parker and said “If I was afraid of getting bloody, Captain, I wouldn’t be a very good doctor. And I would be an even worse excuse for a Star Fleet doctor. We aren’t known for not getting into trouble.”

Abel, CMO

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“Well I am sure you have seen a lot already. However at times the Olinski is put into combat and its not three or four injured crew but dozens and that is if we are not called on to give back more than we took. Then we must also assist even our enemies and sometimes that is tough. I have rotated through a number of veteran Doctors as CMO who thought they were up to it and instead chose a more tranquil posting.” The Captain said as if to clarify.

He did not doubt Abel’s expertise but resolve had little to do with expertise. The man sounded the part that was for sure.

Parker CO

Abel’s eyes narrowed and he leaned forward slightly. “Captain, I apologize if I am out of line here… but I am not new to the role of what it means to be a medical officer on a starship. I am also not oblivious to the very real possibility that we will encounter harsh situations and even harsher realities resulting in mass casualty scenarios and death. I didn’t choose this assignment because I thought it would be easy. And I am not, like some of my colleagues in Fleet Medical, looking to pad my record with a combat tour. I do not know what your previous CMO’s have been like… nor do I care. I am here to do my job, sir. And if you feel like I am not what this ship and your command staff needs? Then by all means transfer me. Because I will not tolerate working under a Commanding Officer who automatically assumes I am automatically going to fail because I don’t grasp the significance of my role here. An assumption, I might add, that is very odd… considering the fact that of the almost two-thousand individuals on this ship… I am the only one whose sole purpose is to try and keep the other one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine alive and healthy… regardless of what circumstances we find ourselves in.” and he leaned back and set his hands on his thighs.

Abel, CMO

The Captain could have taken offence to the tone and words chosen by the Dr. Certainly he had not implied the Dr was not up to the task but it was his job to make sure the right person was being chosen. On the Olinski just being assigned did not mean getting the job.

“Put your ego back in your pants Dr.” The Captain said coolly. “Its your job to take care of the 99.9% of crew and its mine to make sure I choose the right person to do that. Your credentials are right, your record is right but you don’t know a man’s resolve unless you question it or its challenged. So I wont hold you up much longer. Any questions for me CMO?”

Parker CO

Abel looked at the Captain for a moment and then said “No sir… save for the fact that you are overdue for your physical.” and he stood up. “I trust I will see you in Sickbay before the end of the day?” he asked, a bit of humor in his voice. “I promise not to test your resolve there too severely.”

Abel, CMO

The Captain smiled but did not confirm his scheduling of the visit. In fact he was famous for avoiding them and it was a wink/nod situation between him and the CMOs who had rotated through. He silently said to himself “Good luck with that one Dr.”

“Ok Dr. you are dismissed. Happy to have you.” He said and smiled.

The man had a stiff back and he liked that. Plus a good record to boot so he was looking forward to having him on the ship and in his senior counsel.

Parker CO


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