Guided by the philosophy that “every situation is an opportunity to learn,” Martin Wood, Ed.D., director of the FSU Charlotte Edwards Maguire Medical Library, leads a fully digital medical library focused on equipping future clinicians and researchers with timely, evidence-based information.

In a recent BMJ Insider interview, Wood emphasized that a medical library is defined not by its physical space, but by how effectively it supports patient-centered care and the communities it serves. With a 100% digital collection, the library prioritizes access to top-tier evidence while supporting students from orientation through the Residency Preparation Boot Camp.

Wood also reflects on the future of medical librarianship, from navigating rapid technological change to expanding open access and redefining the library’s role in academic medicine. Read the full BMJ Insider interview to learn how his people-first approach is shaping the next generation of clinicians and strengthening patient care.