Veteran Insight: General Peggy Wilmoth's Journey in Nursing and Military Leadership

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the UMB Pulse podcast, co-hosts Charles Schelle and Dana Rampolla interview Ret. Maj. Gen. Margaret "Peggy" Chamberlain Wilmoth, PhD, MSS, MS’ 79, BSN ‘75, FAAN, a distinguished alumna of the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She is currently a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing.Known as Peggy, she shares her inspiring journey as the first U.S. Army nurse to command a medical brigade and her dual career in nursing and military service. Peggy discusses her experiences, challenges, and accomplishments, including policy development and research contributions. She emphasizes the significance of mentorship, the importance of inclusiveness in the military, and her passion for psychosocial oncology.00:00 Introduction00:05 Discussing Veterans Day and "The Women"01:28 Introducing General Margaret Chamberlain Wilmoth03:55 General Wilmoth's Early Life and Career09:34 Balancing Military and Academic Careers12:12 Leadership and Policy Contributions20:08 Challenges and Research in Military Health26:51 Inclusivity and Psychosocial Oncology35:29 Advice for Future Generations41:56 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsListen to The UMB Pulse on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you like to listen. The UMB Pulse is also now on YouTube.Visit our website at umaryland.edu/pulse or email us at [email protected].