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 with Dr. Michael Chapman
Commitment, Courage, and Connection: Lessons on Leadership, Life, and Love
 with Dr. Michael Chapman

Commitment, Courage, and Connection: Lessons on Leadership, Life, and Love
 with Dr. Michael Chapman

Update: 2025-08-28
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Dr. Dan Peters sits down with longtime family friend and trailblazing orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Michael Chapman for an inspiring conversation. A pioneer in his field, Dr. Chapman helped establish modern trauma surgery in the U.S., co-founded the Orthopedic Trauma Association, and led UC Davis’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery for over two decades.


Dr. Chapman’s life is a testament to serendipity—recognizing unexpected opportunities and having the courage to take them. From his early days on the ski patrol rescuing injured skiers to shaping national trauma care systems, his career has been guided by openness, purpose, and service.


Dr. Chapman also shares heartfelt insights on leadership, why commitment is the cornerstone of long-term relationships, and how his 64-year marriage to his wife Betty has been his greatest joy and motivation. Facing a nine-year battle with lymphoma, Dr. Chapman’s philosophy is simple yet profound: Every day is a good day.


Today’s episode is more than an interview—it’s a masterclass in living well, leading with integrity, and loving deeply.


For more information @ucdavisorthopaedics on Instagram.


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We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one.


– Dr. Dan



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Commitment, Courage, and Connection: Lessons on Leadership, Life, and Love
 with Dr. Michael Chapman

Commitment, Courage, and Connection: Lessons on Leadership, Life, and Love
 with Dr. Michael Chapman

Dr. Dan Peters, Psychologist and Executive Leadership Coach