Say Yes to Adventure: Faye Lee's Journey Through Extreme Medicine

Join Sarah Spelsberg as she interviews emergency physician Faye Lee, who has created an extraordinary medical career spanning from Antarctic research stations to expedition ships.

From performing emergency surgeries in remote locations to providing care on Indian reservations, Faye shares how embracing unconventional opportunities led her to practice medicine in some of the world's most extreme environments.

Learn how her "work hard, play hard" philosophy and willingness to say "yes" to unexpected challenges has shaped a fulfilling career combining adventure with meaningful medical practice.

This episode offers invaluable insights for healthcare professionals seeking to break free from traditional career paths.

World Extreme Medicine Podcast

We’re committed to ensuring extreme medicine education can reach all medical, healthcare and supporting professionals working in austere environments.

With regular updates, our team brings you the latest from across the broad spectrum of extreme medicine disciplines, including expedition, space, remote, pre-hospital and humanitarian medicine as well as a range of topics across performance and non-technical skills. Enhance your ability to tackle challenges with new skills you can take home or out into the field.

Push the boundaries of your medical career!

• No. of episodes: 236
• Latest episode: 2025-04-22
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