Globally Minded Medicine
Globally Minded Medicine
Latest Episodes
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. ...
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 tha...
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.
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...
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 em...
