Medical Education Without Compromise

Dr. Paul Marik

MD, FCCM, FCCP

IMA Chief Scientific Officer

Prior to co-founding the FLCCC, Dr. Marik was best known for his revolutionary work in developing a lifesaving protocol for sepsis, a condition that causes more than 250,000 deaths yearly in the U.S. alone. Dr. Marik is an accomplished physician with special knowledge in a diverse set of medical fields, with specific training in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, Pharmacology, Anesthesia, Nutrition, and Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. He is a former tenured Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in Norfolk, Virginia. As part of his commitment to research and education, Dr. Marik has written over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles, 80 book chapters and authored four critical care books and the Cancer Care Monograph. His efforts have provided him with the distinction of the second most published critical care physician in the world. He has been cited over 54,500 times in peer-reviewed publications and has an H-index of 111. He has delivered over 350 lectures at international conferences and visiting professorships. As a result of his contributions, he has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards, including the National Teacher of the Year award by the American College of Physicians in 2017. In January 2022 Dr. Marik retired from EVMS to focus on continuing his leadership of the FLCCC and has already co-authored over 10 papers on therapeutic aspects of treating COVID-19. In March 2022 Dr. Marik received a commendation by unanimous vote by the Virginia House of Delegates for “his courageous treatment of critically ill COVID-19 patients and his philanthropic efforts to share his effective treatment protocols with physicians around the world.”

Dr. Scott Atlas

MD

Health Policy Scholar and Physician

Scott W. Atlas, MD Scott W. Atlas, MD is the Robert Wesson Senior Fellow in health policy at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University. He investigates the impact of government and the private sector on access, quality, and pricing in health care, trends in medical science and technology innovation, and key economic and civil liberties issues related to health policies. He is a frequent policy advisor to policymakers in the United States and other countries. He has served as senior advisor for health policy and technology-based medical science to several candidates for President, members of the US Congress, and health agencies. From August through November, 2020, he served as Special Advisor to the President of the United States and a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Before his policy appointment at Hoover Institution, he was Professor and Chief of Neuroradiology at Stanford University Medical Center for 14 years and in academic medicine for 25 years. Dr. Atlas is the author of more than 100 peer‐reviewed scientific publications in medical science and technology, 200 policy pieces, and numerous books, including “A Plague Upon Our House: My Fight at the Trump White House to Stop COVID from Destroying America” (Bombardier Press), "In Excellent Health: Setting the Record Straight On America’s Health Care" (Hoover Press), and "Restoring Quality Health Care: A Six‐Point Plan for Comprehensive Reform at Lower Cost" (Hoover Press). He is also the editor of "Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain and Spine", the leading textbook in the field, now in its 5th edition and translated into several languages. Dr. Atlas has received many awards from leading institutions and societies in recognition of his leadership in policy and technology-based medicine, including the 2022 Encounter Prize for Advancing American Ideals, explained as follows: “Standing up to injustice and facing down the madding crowd of conformity requires enormous patience, equilibrium, insight, and courage—the most important virtue, Aristotle observed, because without it none of the other virtues can flourish. The Encounter Prize for Advancing American Ideals pays tribute to individuals who effectively embody this rare combination of virtues in their lives and work;” the 2021 Freedom Leadership Award, Hillsdale College’s highest honor, “in recognition of his dedication to individual freedom and the free society,” the 2021 Conservative Partnership Institute Freedom Fighter of the Year Award, CPI’s highest honor, "bestowed upon an individual for their courage and dedication to truth and liberty" and the 2011 Alumni Achievement Award, the highest career achievement honor for a distinguished alumnus from the University of Illinois in Urbana‐Champaign. In the private sector, Atlas is a frequent advisor to start‐up entrepreneurs and companies in life sciences and medical technology. He received his MD degree from the University of Chicago School of Medicine.

Dr. Kristina Carman

ND, NT, IFM

Senior Fellow, Nutritional and Holistic Health

Dr. Kristina Carman, Senior Fellow, Nutritional and Holistic Health Dr. Kristina Carman, ND, NT, IFM, is a distinguished Senior Fellow in Nutritional and Holistic Health, serving as a registered nutritional therapist, naturopathic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, and health coach in South Carolina. Her practice is designed to be a wellness destination, providing approachable, sustainable, and accessible health advice and support. Dr. Carman's passion for food, nutrition, and lifestyle as medicine drives her "leave no stone unturned" approach to patient care, ensuring comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.

Dr. Suzanne Gazda

MD

Dr. Suzanne Gazda, Senior Fellow, Brain Health Dr. Suzanne Gazda, MD, brings over three decades of experience to her role as Senior Fellow specializing in Brain Health. She is the Founder of the Neurology Institute of San Antonio, where she adopts a systems-based approach to neurological disorders, aiming to address the root causes of disease. Dr. Gazda has a diverse professional and personal perspective on neurological conditions, including long COVID and post-vaccine syndrome. Her specialized efforts in multiple sclerosis treatment and clinical research have established her as a leading expert in the field. Dr. Gazda received a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Texas in Austin and completed her medical education at the Health Science Center in San Antonio. She has participated in over 200 clinical research studies and has extensive training in Functional Medicine, which enhances her diagnostic and patient care capabilities. A noted speaker and presenter, Dr. Gazda has been recognized by both industry organizations and consumer media for her contributions to neurology.