Center for Polar Medical Operations CPMO in the News CPMO In the News Antarctica is a cool topic for the media. Some highlights include: Dr. Curtis arrives in Antarctica Jul 5, 2018, 14:16 PM by The Milford Times, January 22, 2014 Dr. David Curtis has been giving medical care to people in the Texas corrections system for the last 20 years. This week, he landed at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station for a new challenge.