Air Ambulances: Lifesaving Care or Money Maker? | Joshua Hockman | TEDxValenciaHighSchool

The American air ambulance system is broken. Imposing, powerful, and flexible. Yet, their role in the emergency medicine sphere is ill-defined in the US. In this investigation, Joshua Hockman discusses the faults of the American air ambulance industry. As an “aviation nut” who discovered an interest in medicine in middle school, learning helicopters were used in emergency medicine excited Joshua and became a rabbit hole he dived into. Wanting to know more, Joshua recently had the honor of interviewing Dr. Michael Abernethy, who many consider the nation's expert in this niche field.
Joshua's 5 years of participation in the Science Olympiad contrast his love for musical theater. In 11 shows over many summers, the "theater kid" in him emerged! Joshua is the founder of Pressing Issues Publications & Service (www.pipsclub.org), an organization publishing monthly teens' well-being newsletters with its own branch of community service. Looking forward, Joshua aims to pursue an MD/PhD and hope to make an impactful contribution through medical research. A fun fact is that Joshua is a part of the 5% of teens who do not have a cell phone. Joshua is not only a speaker, but acted as Assistant Director/Coordinator for this event. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@mikeabernethy6587]

Very polished delivery. Excellent research & material

[@JoseMcKinley]

Outstanding stage presence, poise, and delivery, Joshua, the theatre nut! Your advocacy to a great cause is delivered so well here. This is impressive and humbling to witness. Thank you.