Calm Under Pressure: Medical Director Insights with Dr. Malcom

In this episode of In-Service, we sit down with Dr. George “Ed” Malcom III, Emergency Department Medical Director at a Trauma Center in Metropolitan Atlanta. Dr. Malcom is a board-certified emergency physician whose career is defined by leadership in high-acuity care. Recognized by ApolloMD as Medical Director of the Year, he has guided teams through countless cardiac, stroke, and trauma emergencies—while strengthening communication between EMS and the hospital.

Dr. Malcom also brings experience in hyperbaric medicine, adding another layer to his broad clinical background. In our conversation, he shares insights into leading an emergency department and an EMS agency in one of the most demanding environments in healthcare, and why calm, clear leadership is essential when every second counts.

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