Travis Meleen

Humanitarian aid physician and anesthesiologist/intensivist who spent months working in Gaza during the conflict, providing trauma stabilization, medevacs, and frontline clinical care while documenting the medical and moral impacts of war.

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Nov 4, 2025 • 59min

382: What if you spent four months as a doctor in Gaza?

In this episode, humanitarian aid physician Travis Meleen shares his harrowing experiences working in Gaza amid conflict. He discusses the severe realities of trauma care, detailing the overwhelming influx of casualties during bombings and the scarce resources available. Travis provides insight into the emotional toll and moral dilemmas faced by medical staff under pressure, as well as his journey through PTSD after returning home. His reflections on human nature and the complexities of humanitarian work are both haunting and enlightening.

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