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“Space: The Final Healthcare Frontier”
Students should be able to:
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Articulate how medical care can be provided in extreme environments in space.
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List some of the top health concerns for astronauts on deep space exploration missions.
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Explain how developing medical care approaches and technologies for space can impact healthcare on Earth.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Cullen Auditorium
Jonathan B. Clark, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology & Center for Space Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
NSBRI Space Medicine Advisor & Former NASA Flight Surgeon
“Medical Events and Health Care in Space”
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Understand the hazards associated with space operations during various phases of spaceflight.
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Gain familiarity with the specialty of Space Medicine and the hazards associated with human spaceflight.
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Recognize the challenges of health care delivery in the space environment.
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