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- Cadence
- 2022
- First episode
About Globally Minded Medicine
Quick reviews and helpful tips on medical topics, cultures, customs, and sustainable practices that are applicable at home and abroad.
- Publisher
- Dr. Mark
- Category
- health & fitness · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 28 Feb 2022
- Latest episode
- 19 Aug 2026
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
19 Aug 2026
World Humanitarian Day - Real Risks for Aid Workers
On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the healthcare and aid workers who run toward disaster when everyone else runs away. In this episode, we explore what drives medical volunteers to serve—and the hard truths of the risks they face. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
30 Jun 2026
Ebola: The Intersection Between Science and Culture
The current Ebola outbreak is leveraging many lessons from previous outbreaks in its control efforts. This episode looks at those lessons where science and culture intersect, and how crucial understanding, respecting, and collaborating with that culture is to responding to outbreaks. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
20 Jun 2026
The Past and Future of Measles
Measles is currently having a major comeback…and that’s not a good thing. In this episode we take a look at the history of Measles, from the pre-vaccine era to today, and take a peek into the future we could have if we decide to act. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
14 Jun 2026
Improving Your Travel History
Taking a travel history is an important part of every complete medical history, but do we do it well? In this episode, I talk about the importance of a good travel history and, using the mnemonic TIDE, give you some tips on how to take a better travel history. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
29 Jan 2024
Episode 14: Urgent Calls from Distant Places
Dr. Marc-David Munk discusses some themes from his new book, URGENT CALLS FROM DISTANT PLACES: An Emergency Doctor’s Notes About Life and Death on the Frontiers of East Africa. Guest Bio: MARC-DAVID MUNK a Canadian/American, has emerged as a prominent figure in healthcare, driving change in emergency medicine and healthcare management across the U.S. and internationally. His career began as an emergency medicine professor and as the medical director of Qatar’s national ambulance service. Advancing to executive roles, he served as Chief Medical Officer for elite physician groups and as the regional President for an international division of a leading American healthcare system. Raised in Switzerland and Canada, Dr. Munk’s educational path led him to earn a BA in philosophy and religion from Colgate University. He then attained an MPH in international health from Boston University. His medical training was completed at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, followed by an emergency medicine residency and an international health fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. He also holds a Diploma in Tropical Medicine from Peru’s Gorgas Program and a master’s in healthcare management from Harvard University. Dr. Munk lives outside Boston with his wife and two children. Links to Dr. Munk and his book: https://www.mdmunk.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxmunk Amazon book/ebook: https://a.co/d/gxDop0j Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
18 Sept 2023
Episode 13: Global Match Making! What to look for in a Global Health Partner
Finding a great Global Health partner in your efforts to serve and make an impact is incredibly important. In this episode, I talk about the benefits of partnering up as well as what to look for in a global health partner. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
5 Sept 2023
Episode 12: Nuances of Medical Interpretation
The need for interpretation is common and critical in global medicine. Student doctor Michael Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the nuances of the vital service that helps deliver quality care to our patients. Co-Host/Guest Information: Michael Johnson is an osteopathic medical student at Rocky Vista University in Southern Utah and hails the University of Utah as his alma mater. He has a bachelor’s degree in biomedical physics with double minors in Spanish and Chemistry. He served an ecclesiastic mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bogotá, Colombia and surrounding cities from 2014 to 2016. With that basis of Spanish, he volunteered as a medical interpreter at the University of Utah Hospital and later certified as a Medical Interpreter through Bridging the Gap. He has thousands of hours of medical interpreting experience and has interpreted at most major hospitals in the state of Utah. His most recent experience was at St. George Regional Medical Center while employed for IH (formerly IHC). His favorite aspect of interpreting is getting to know people from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, his favorite cases to interpret were those that he knew would make a substantial difference and for which he could not be replaced by a digital interpreter, typically fast paced emergencies. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
3 Jul 2023
Episode 11: The Climate-Health Connection
Have you heard of Deep Ecology? On this episode, student doctors Jess Vergara and Nicole Blekhter dive into the connection between our environment and our health. Co-Host/Guest Information: Nicole Blekhter is a first-generation American from Moldova and Lithuania and currently an Osteopathic Medical Student at Rocky Vista University. She has known she has wanted to become a physician for as long as she can remember, eager to serve and care for patients locally and globally. Nicole completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Villanova University and continued to pursue her master’s degree in Physiology & Biophysics at Georgetown University. Any free time she can get is spent in the outdoors, whether it be skiing, climbing, canyoneering, running or hiking. Jess Vergara is a Hawaiian-born first-generation American of Filipino heritage. She is an Osteopathic Medical Student at Rocky Vista University. After completing her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science with a minor in chemistry at the University of Utah, she earned her Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences at RVU. She is deeply passionate about public health, social justice, environmental protection, and providing healthcare services to underserved and indigenous communities. In between outdoor adventures and studying at the library, she enjoys indulging in podcasts, embarking on road trips, and expressing her culinary creativity in the kitchen. For additional information on this topic, as well as to reference the items discussed, check out: https://www.cdc.gov/climateandhealth/effects/default.htm https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-and-health https://indigenousclimatehub.ca/ https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/programs/geh/climatechange/index.cfm https://www.treehugger.com/what-is-deep-ecology-philosophy-principles-and-criticism-5191550 https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/programs/climatechange/index.cfm https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/air-pollution/index.cfm https://grassrootsonline.org/who-we-are/ https://ijhpr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2045-4015-2-23 Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
26 Jun 2023
Episode 10: Lessons Learned from Antonella Lozano (Reflection Series)
As part of our Reflection Series, Student Doctor Antonella Lozano shares some of her thoughts and lessons learned through her personal experiences in Global Medicine. Co-Host/Guest Information: Antonella Lozano is a medical student passionate about women's health and pediatrics. Growing up as a minority, raised by a single mother, and not having health insurance, she understands how uncomfortable a medical experience can be. As a physician she would like to change that narrative and engage with patients in a caring and meaningful way that will provide them with a welcoming and safe environment. She would like to change medicine by changing patients perspective on what medicine can be. She wants to be an advocate for women, children, and underrepresented minority groups so that they feel seen at their doctor's office. To learn more about Antonella, visit: https://63ed68700ba82.site123.me/ Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
1 Jun 2023
Episode 9: Guinea Worm Disease with Brogan
Student Doctor Brogan Crockett walks us through Dracunculiasis: Guinea Worm Disease. Dracunculiasis: Hard to say...hard to eradicate...but we are making progress! Co-Host/Guest Information: Brogan Crockett OMS, MS, MHA, NR-P is a medical student at Rocky Vista University and first-generation graduate student. A Utah native, he is an alumnus of The University of Utah and Dixie State University. Brogan has been actively working in healthcare over the last decade in various settings with his primary position being a paramedic. He is passionate about improving access to healthcare, standard of care improvements, global health, emergency services, and infectious disease. In his spare time, he enjoys serving where he can, enjoying the outdoors climbing or mountain biking, and hanging out with his soon to be wife. For additional information on Dracunculiasis (GWD) check out: WHO: https://www.who.int/health-topics/dracunculiasis#tab=tab_1 CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/guineaworm/index.html The Carter Center: https://www.cartercenter.org/health/guinea_worm/index.html Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
22 Apr 2023
Episode 8: Sustainable Development Goals
Happy Earth Day! I thought reviewing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals would be a great way to celebrate Earth Day with you all! This info can be found in more detail on the official website: https://sdgs.un.org/goals (https://sdgs.un.org/goals) You can also download their SDGs in Action app for more tips and connections: https://sdgsinaction.com/ (https://sdgsinaction.com/) Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
5 Mar 2023
Episode 7: Podoconiosis with Mia and Maison
Student Doctors Mia Panlilio and Maison Evensen-Martinez guide us through a discussion on what Podoconiosis is and what is being done about it. Co-Host/Guest Information: Mia Panlilio is a second year medical student originally from Walnut Creek, California. She did her undergrad at San Diego State University and then completed a post-bacc program at UC San Diego prior to starting at RVU, and in her free time she loves traveling, teaching yoga, cooking, and going to concerts. Maison Evensen-Martinez is a second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his undergraduate in Spanish at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and enjoys traveling and reading. As a future physician, he plans to work with underserved communities both nationally and internationally. For more information on Podoconiosis, check out the following resources: https://podo.org (https://podo.org/) https://www.who.int/teams/control-of-neglected-tropical-diseases/lymphatic-filariasis/podoconiosis-endemic-non-filarial-elephantiasis (https://www.who.int/teams/control-of-neglected-tropical-diseases/lymphatic-filariasis/podoconiosis-endemic-non-filarial-elephantiasis) Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
19 Feb 2023
Episode 6: Quick Review on Fast Fashion
In this sustainability episode, Allie Wallace, Arielle Navarro, and Lauren Weber join Dr. Mark discussing Fast Fashion: what is it, why is it bad for us, and what can we do to lessen the problem. Co-Host/Guest Information: Allie Wallace is a current OMS-II at Rocky Vista University in Southern Utah. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Iowa State University. She is interested in medical genetics, pediatrics, and the public health impacts of climate change, particularly its impact on low-income populations. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, film photography, reading and spending time with her two pet bunnies. Arielle Navarro is currently an OMS-II student at Rocky Vista University in Southern Utah. She received her undergraduate degree at UNR in Biology. She is passionate about global health and promoting sustainable lifestyles and practices. She is currently interested in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and enjoys hiking, camping, spending time with her dog, watching TV, and painting. Lauren Weber is an OMS-I at Rocky Vista University. She received her undergraduate degree in Minnesota from the University of St. Thomas studying Biology of Global Health which allowed her to focus on the intersection of public health, biology, and environmental science. As of now, she hopes to work as a Family Med physician using the tools of OMM and preventative care. When school allows, she enjoys climbing, hiking, or camping with friends and practicing yoga. Recycling resources: https://fordays.com/products/take-back-bag (https://fordays.com/products/take-back-bag) https://knickey.com/pages/recycle (https://knickey.com/pages/recycle) https://www.retoldrecycling.com/ (https://www.retoldrecycling.com/) https://yourparade.com/ (https://yourparade.com/) Looking up ethical practices of businesses: https://goodonyou.eco/ (https://goodonyou.eco/) Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
26 Jan 2023
Episode 5: Dengue Part 2 - The Wolbachia Method
Dr. Mark, welcomes back Student Doctors Walker & Walker to discuss the World Mosquito Program's Wolbachia Method and its efforts to control Dengue and other mosquito borne illnesses. Co-Host/Guest Information: Ellison Barlow Walker is currently an OMS-III at Rocky Vista University. She is passionate about global outreach and women's health and hopes to be the best physician possible. She currently lives in sunny St. George Utah with her husband and fellow classmate Stephen Walker. Any free time she can get is spent outside hiking, biking, playing pickleball or exploring new hobbies, and cooking new recipes with her husband. Stephen Walker is a second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University. He has been passionate about medicine since he was eight years old. He is currently working towards a career as an anesthesiologist. His passion for medicine has created a great desire and drive to serve the lives of others both locally and globally. He has provided humanitarian aid in several countries including The Dominican Republic, Mexico, and several refugee camps in Jordan. In any free time he enjoys being outside biking, hiking, playing basketball or golf, but most of all spending time with his wife. For more information on Dengue, check out the following resources: https://www.cdc.gov/Dengue/ https://www.who.int/health-topics/dengue-and-severe-dengue#tab=tab_1 https://www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/work/wolbachia-method Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
24 Jan 2023
Episode 4: Dengue Part 1 - The Ins and Outs of "Breakbone Fever"
Student Doctors Walker & Walker join host Dr. Mark discussing the basics of the ins and outs Dengue and Severe Dengue. Co-Host/Guest Information: Ellison Barlow Walker is currently an OMS-III at Rocky Vista University. She is passionate about global outreach and women's health and hopes to be the best physician possible. She currently lives in sunny St. George Utah with her husband and fellow classmate Stephen Walker. Any free time she can get is spent outside hiking, biking, playing pickleball or exploring new hobbies, and cooking new recipes with her husband. Stephen Walker is a second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University. He has been passionate about medicine since he was eight years old. He is currently working towards a career as an anesthesiologist. His passion for medicine has created a great desire and drive to serve the lives of others both locally and globally. He has provided humanitarian aid in several countries including The Dominican Republic, Mexico, and several refugee camps in Jordan. In any free time he enjoys being outside biking, hiking, playing basketball or golf, but most of all spending time with his wife. For more information on Dengue, check out the following resources: https://www.cdc.gov/Dengue/ https://www.who.int/health-topics/dengue-and-severe-dengue#tab=tab_1 https://www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/work/wolbachia-method Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
24 Dec 2022
Episode 3: Blizzard of Bugs: The Winter Respiratory Storm
Join podcast host, Dr. Mark, as he does a Current Events Episode discussing the whirlwind of winter respiratory illnesses hitting the northern hemisphere this season, what you can do to protect yourself and others, and what to do if you do get sick. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro Music by Westin Wong Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
24 Jul 2022
Episode 2: Traveler's Diarrhea, "HOLA" cultural mnemonic, and Water Saving Tips
Westin and Tim help discuss how to classify, treat, and prevent traveler's diarrhea, review how the mnemonic "HOLA" can help with cultural exchanges, and share water saving trips. Co-Host/Guest Info: Westin Wong is currently an OMS-III at Rocky Vista University. He received his undergraduate degree in Public Health and is passionate about global and community health. He is interested in Ophthalmology, discovering new music, and finding good places to eat wherever he goes! https://twitter.com/WestinWong (https://twitter.com/WestinWong) Tim Light is also an OMS-III at Rocky Vista University. He graduated from USU with a degree in Human Biology and Cultural Anthropology. He focuses on global, underserved, and marginalized populations and has done a lot of work with addiction medicine and helping combat the opioid crisis, including hosting the podcast "DEBUNKED" through the Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative and the Office of Health Equity and Community Engagement at USU. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
28 Jun 2022
Special Guest Episode 1: Refugee Health with Dr. Nicholas Comninellis
Dr. Nicholas Comninellis, President and CEO of INMED, takes us through an overview of the shifting needs of displaced populations. He also discusses how he got involved in Refugee Health and how we can get involved too! To learn more about Dr. Comninellis and the Institute of International Medicine, visit: https://www.inmed.us/ Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
28 Feb 2022
Episode 1: Malaria, Hot or Cold, and Plastic Bags
Westin and Claire help discuss Malaria, Hot & Cold illnesses, and a tip to reduce our plastic waste. Episode Co-Host Info: Westin Wong is currently an OMS-II at Rocky Vista University. He received his undergraduate degree in Public Health and is passionate about global and community health. He is interested in Ophthalmology, discovering new music, and finding good places to eat wherever he goes! https://twitter.com/WestinWong (https://twitter.com/WestinWong) Claire Eliason is currently an OMS I at Rocky Vista. She was an EMT for a couple years prior and is staying open on what direction she wants to go for a specialty. She loves the outdoors, practicing yoga, and has a solid rock collection going. Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason. Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong
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