“A sincere 'Thank you' to all the faculty. I have been to many courses in my 20+ year career. Without doubt this was one of the very best."
L.Iddon – EWM Medicine Course Attendee

Any of these sound familiar?

  • I want a career path where I can maximise my potential and develop new skills over time.
  • The drive to follow my passion is there, but uncertainty holds me back.
  • I want to push for more, I just don't know where to start?

Extreme Medicine – Are You Ready for the Challenge?

Through specialised extreme medicine courses, healthcare professionals can combine their skills with adventure, travel or humanitarian projects – unveiling new possibilities to advance careers and capabilities.

We teach both here in the UK and across the globe, pairing in-the-field experience with classroom learning.

Practical experience in extreme environments is the cornerstone of our teaching.

With over 20 years experience facilitating training, we have built extensive global partnerships enabling healthcare practitioner access worldwide.

Relationships with organisations such as the Naankuse Foundation allow rich engagement.

Perfect for any healthcare professional motivated to bring skills beyond traditional boundaries via adventure, outreach or pioneering expeditions.

Our alumni embark on impactful journeys – returning home with a renewed sense of purpose.

Our Extreme Medicine Courses Include:

As a leading provider of extreme medicine courses, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class education paired with real-world experiences that last a lifetime. Swipe right to see what’s included…

Accommodation

After a day of learning our courses provide accommodation in keeping with the learning experience, plus daily meals to fuel your journey.

Accreditation & CPD

Our courses are registered for a range of CPD, CME and FAWM credits. Awarding bodies include, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Wilderness Medical Society, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. Check individual course pages for further details.

Guides & Resources

Take your learning beyond the course with included field guides and resources. All participants gain access to downloadable medical handbooks, videos and more covering key extreme medicine protocols.

Practical & Classroom Based Learning

Immerse yourself in real-world situations with intense hands-on simulations. We complement practical learnings with classroom-based teaching focused on core concepts and protocols.

Full Safety Protocols

We undertake extensive risk assessments ensuring all activities meet stringent safety criteria. Our expert instructors vigilantly maintain supervised conditions optimised for your protection and peace of mind.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can nurses, paramedics and AHPs join your courses?

Yes – our courses are aimed at all medical and healthcare professionals of any discipline interested in working in remote, austere and extreme environments.

I’m a student, can I take part?

You certainly can, however we recommend you consider how long it will be between our course and when you can implement the learning. If there is a long gap and you are concerned about skill or knowledge fade, then it may be worth waiting a little longer.

Consider following our podcast and exploring our e-learning as a first step. Take a look at our annual conference which provides a one-of-a-kind networking opportunity that could inspire a truly extreme career path.

I’m not a medical or healthcare professional, can I take part?

This is complicated and worth a discussion with one of our team. We’d like to know more about your current training and experience, future plans and what you need from training in this area. The more information you can provide for us, the better –  we’ll then make our recommendation about potential next steps.

Can I pay in instalments?

You can pay a deposit now and the balance later. If you’d like to discuss a different option, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.

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