Wemcast

Joining us today are podcast host Dr Shawna Pandya, Dr Erik Antonsen, and Dr Dana Levin, pioneers in the field of space medicine, to dissect the current state of aerospace medicine residency funding, the imperative of global collaboration, and the philosophical shifts shaping the next generation of spacefarers. They'll delve into the waters of international cooperation against the backdrop of a burgeoning commercial spaceflight industry and the challenges of keeping astronauts safe, healthy, and thriving. Our experts will also lay out the seven major competencies vital for an adept space medicine physician, the implications of physicians as integral cogs in the conceptual machinery of space systems, and the necessity of a hands-on approach to medical care, tailored for the unique challenges space presents. Erik Antonsen is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine with a co-appointment as an Associate Professor of Space Medicine at the Center for Space Medicine, both at Baylor College of Medicine in H