Advisor: Dr. Stefanos N. Kales | Program: OEMR | Concentration: Occupational and Environmental Medicine
– Q & A –
What is your background/experience prior to entering the program?
After initial medical training, I served three military-operational tours and one aircraft carrier deployment as a US Navy Flight Surgeon.
Why/how did you become interested in Occupational Health?
During my time as a Navy Flight Surgeon, I quickly realized the importance and impact of an embedded medical officer within an organization. In addition to performing required yearly flight physicals and OSHA surveillance exams, I was able to advance the health of the workplace population through health promotion programs. All of which was occupational health which I seek to continue.
What is your current involvement in Occupational Health?
First-year resident in OEMR.
What are your future career plans/goals?
Civilian, government, or aerospace industry.
What are your current or past Pilot Projects?
Aviation mishap investigations, hearing conservation, health promotions coordination.