About
FAA Aviation Medical Examiner
About Falcon Flight Med
The name “Falcon Flight Med” has a story rooted in my last deployment to
Qatar, Iraq, and Afghanistan. While in Doha, I saw a man holding a falcon, tethered with leather straps and blindfolded. The falcon, tremulous and scared, was the saddest sight I’ve ever seen. Falcons, one of the fastest animals in the world and clocked at over 240 mph when diving to catch prey midair, symbolize power, speed, strength, agility, grace, and most importantly, the spirit of freedom. Witnessing such a magnificent creature restrained was a poignant reminder that no one born to fly should ever have that freedom taken away. This experience inspired the name “Falcon Flight Med,” reflecting my commitment to supporting airmen in their journey.
about Karice “Raz” Stern, MD, Col
- Graduated from MSOE with high honors in 1994, then worked as a mechanical engineer designing HVAC systems.
- Graduated from Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine; MD 2002.
- Attended emergency medicine residency at the Medical College of WI 2002-05. During that time, worked as a flight physician for Flight For Life. Also served on CIREN (Crash Injury Research Engineering Network).
- Worked at Rockford Memorial Level I trauma center as EM physician until 2008. Worked for UW Medflight 2007-14 flight physician.
- Currently working for Madison Emergency Physicians since 2008.
- Joined the WI ANG in 2010. Col, Flight surgeon, aircraft mishap investigator, SGP Chief of Aerospace Medicine.
