Wilderness Medicine Podcast December 2020 - Wilderness & Environmental Medicine Live!
Dec 10, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Linda Keyes, the current president of the Wilderness Medical Society, emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion within wilderness medicine governance. She highlights new initiatives aimed at empowering underrepresented voices. Physician James H. Diaz delves into the alarming rise of tick-borne viral infections, discussing their transmission and potential public health dangers, including the Asian longhorn tick. Their insights shed light on critical issues that affect both practitioners and outdoor adventurers.
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Enforcing Speaker Diversity Policies
- WMS enforces conference policies to keep track of gender and diversity among speakers.
- They reject excuses of not finding qualified women, emphasizing available female experts in wilderness medicine.
Leadership and Mentorship Programs
- The Women's Committee runs bi-monthly leadership sessions on topics like negotiation and imposter syndrome.
- Mentorship programs and research guidance are growing to support members' professional development.
Career Shift via Wilderness Medicine
- Linda Keyes changed her career path from OBGYN to emergency medicine inspired by the 1991 WMS World Congress.
- She actively sought wilderness medicine opportunities by contacting experts and engaging in research projects.
