The book of essays contains memories of the main stages of the life and work of the outstanding Soviet therapist, Corresponding Member. USSR Academy of Medical Sciences, Professor Evgeniy Vladislavovich Gembitsky - a participant in the Great Patriotic War, a graduate of the Military Medical Academy named after. S. M. Kirov, student of Academician N. S. Molchanov, head of therapeutic departments, chief therapist of the Soviet Army.E. V. Gembitsky is a teacher of many generations of military therapists, including the author of the book. Teacher - with a capital T. The book is intended for military doctors, therapists, historians of military medicine, and a wide range of readers.