Senior Medical Officer
NASA Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer
As NASA's Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Emgushov leads occupational health programs for one of the world's most unique workforces—managing the complex health and safety needs of employees supporting America's space exploration missions. She oversees NASA's comprehensive occupational health framework across multiple centers nationwide, developing innovative programs focused on workforce resilience, fatigue risk management, and maintaining mission readiness in high-stakes operational environments.
Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Dr. Emgushov is a Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Her diverse career spans private practice ownership, hospital medicine, and occupational health leadership, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of both clinical care delivery and complex organizational health challenges. At NASA, she manages critical functions including medical surveillance, mishap investigation, reasonable accommodation processes, contract oversight, and the development of policies that balance workforce health with mission-critical operational demands.
Dr. Emgushov's work exemplifies the vital role of occupational medicine in supporting high-reliability organizations where human performance and health directly impact mission success.
Monday, April 20, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CT
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