Medicine at 50 Below
Our Founder’s Perspective on Rural and Remote Medicine
A closer look at the experiences that helped shape Wilderness Medical Staffing and our mission.
Medicine at 50 Below shares the real-world experiences that shaped Wilderness Medical Staffing. Through Mary Ellen Doty’s years practicing in remote Alaska, readers gain a clearer understanding of the clinical realities, staffing challenges, and sense of purpose that continue to influence how Wilderness Medical Staffing supports rural and remote communities today.
The book explores:
Facilities in rural and remote communities often face persistent staffing shortages, geographic isolation, and operating realities that require a different approach to care delivery.
Many providers are looking for work that offers a stronger sense of purpose, greater autonomy, and a closer connection to the communities they serve.
As Medicine at 50 Below shows, rural and remote medicine can offer a more connected, meaningful way to practice; one that continues to shape the mission behind Wilderness Medical Staffing.
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“Whether you are in medicine or not, this book is an inspiration as it explores the self-doubt, failures, successes, disappointments, and joys that we humans encounter in our lives. A definite must-read!”
“What an amazing book- written from the heart. I was unable to put this book down… It truly is a must-read – I was enthralled from beginning to end and connected with the author about life and medicine in rural Alaska.”
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Medicine at 50 Below shares the experiences that helped shape Wilderness Medical Staffing.
Today, that same commitment continues through the providers we place and the rural and remote communities we serve.