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

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In 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 Introduction

00:05 Discussing Veterans Day and "The Women"

01:28 Introducing General Margaret Chamberlain Wilmoth

03:55 General Wilmoth's Early Life and Career

09:34 Balancing Military and Academic Careers

12:12 Leadership and Policy Contributions

20:08 Challenges and Research in Military Health

26:51 Inclusivity and Psychosocial Oncology

35:29 Advice for Future Generations

41:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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