(S1:EP10:PART ONE) Medicine Takes Flight: Dr. Charles Womack on His Career in Family Medicine and Current Role in Aviation Artwork

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(S1:EP10:PART ONE) Medicine Takes Flight: Dr. Charles Womack on His Career in Family Medicine and Current Role in Aviation

October 02, 2024 • Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians • Season 1 • Episode 10

In this episode of Fast Talks with Family Docs, hosts Dr. Phil Palmer and Dr. Veer Vedala are joined by a special guest, Dr. Charles Womack. With a medical career spanning nearly 50 years, Dr. Womack has been a cornerstone of Oklahoma's medical community. He reflects on his journey from starting his family medicine practice in 1976, serving as OAFP President from 1988-1989, and being named Oklahoma Family Physician of the Year in 2015.

Now retired from full-time practice, Dr. Womack shares his current role as an aviation medical examiner at Wylie Post Airport, where he ensures pilots are medically fit to fly. The conversation also touches on his leadership in the OAFP, the evolution of healthcare technology, and his lifelong love of flying. Tune in for a fascinating look at the intersection of medicine, leadership, and aviation.