Meet Martin Epson, Diversity Advisory Council Member

“I equate diversity to inherent strengths of any group, institution, and work environment. It feels that OHSU sees diversity in many of the same ways I do personally.”

Marin Epson, M.D., M.T.S.
Physician, Resident
Department of Psychiatry

Martin grew up in a Navy family traveling abroad most of his childhood – living in Spain, Italy, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. He returned to the states to attend Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, focusing on international affairs, sociopolitical dynamics and political theory. In order to fulfill the basic science requirements for medical school Martin attended Harvard University for 2 years in a post-baccalaureate program, followed by a 2 year Masters degree program at Harvard’s Divinity School where he obtained a Master of Theological Studies. He then moved to New York City to attend medical school in Manhattan at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons with the intent of entering the field of psychiatry. With his wife’s influence Martin decided to move to Oregon to join an academic environment that supported their values and found OHSU. Martin is currently in his second year of residency training in the OHSU department of psychiatry and anticipates entering a one year fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry upon completion of the General Psychiatry training program. During this time Martin also hopes to study law at Lewis and Clark Law School in order to pursue a career in academic medicine, teaching in combination with consultation and daily patient care.

Having been to several other universities Martin appreciates OHSU’s commitment to humanistic principles including priorities of the family, wellness, and balance with work and outside life. He finds the diversity of constructive opinion focused on accomplishing any task brings out creative problem solving, more accurate understanding of real-world conditions, and coping with challenging situations. Martin finds, in his experience, diversity is equated fundamentally to the resilience of any organization as it is the wellspring of adaptation.