Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast

In an educational instalment from the CCIM24 Meet Me in the Metaverse conference, A/Prof Derrick Tin discusses his career in Disaster and Counter-Terrorism Medicine. He outlines a unique, high-demand medical specialty that diverges from traditional paths.A/Prof Tin delves into Disaster Medicine's complexities, its global impact on public health, and how thinking beyond traditional disaster scenarios is necessary to prepare for compound disasters and unpredictable "black swan events."His work encompasses groundbreaking research into terrorism and mass casualty events, counseling governments, NGOs, and healthcare corporations, and implementing practical disaster risk mitigation and response measures. Notably, A/Prof Tin translates this research into real-world applications, such as training emergency physicians in tactical casualty care and leading medical teams in crisis zones.A/Prof Tin’s message is clear: Disaster Medicine aims to provide top-tier medical care to vulnerable populations in the most challengin