The Exploration Crew Medical Officer of the FutureThe current paradigm for Crew Medical Officer (CMO) credentials and training in Low Earth Orbit medical operations is likely to be insufficient for exploration-class missions. Long duration lunar surface stays and Mars missions will require increasing levels of autonomy of the CMO. This presentation will investigate the roles and responsibilities of the CMO of the future, including a discussion of clinical competency and training needs
Document ID
20205008928
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Moriah S. Thompson (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Benjamin Easter (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Rachel Passmore (Wyle (United States) El Segundo, California, United States)
Sharmi Watkins (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Steven Piper (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Date Acquired
October 20, 2020
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Meeting Information
Meeting: 91st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association