Svalbard Polar Medicine Expedition
Svalbard
19 April 2025 10:00 - 26 April 2025 09:00GBP £3,999.00
4 in stock
This polar medicine expedition-based course takes you into the stunning surroundings of Svalbard, where you’ll spend six days on an expedition, earning the most extreme Polar CPD available.
Taking place in late April 2025, this polar medicine expedition benefits from Svalbard’s emergence from the depths of winter, bathed in near 24-hour sunlight, offering fantastic opportunities for flexible travel and training.
The diverse terrain, ranging from vast polar valleys to mountain passes, plateaus, and glaciers, will test and develop your skills across a broad range of polar landscapes while allowing ample time and energy to grow your extreme medicine practise.
➕ Gain practical experience applying expedition medicine skills in a true remote wilderness
➕ Learn to manage complex emergencies in extreme environments
➕ Develop your technical and expedition skills
If you have experience in cold or polar-type environments and some familiarity with cross-country skiing, this Svalbard expedition is the perfect next step to further develop your cold-weather skills and expedition medicine experience.
Sign-up now for just a £500 deposit.
What to Expect
Embark on an unforgettable Arctic expedition in the heart of Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island, starting from Longyearbyen – the world’s northernmost permanent settlement.
Join us on 19th April 2025 for an intensive week of preparation, training, and hands-on experience in one of the most breathtaking and challenging environments on Earth.
April in Svalbard offers the perfect conditions for an Arctic expedition, with temperatures averaging between -9°C to -16°C and low levels of snowfall. Our journey begins with a day of thorough checks, preparation, and training before venturing into the wilderness the following day.
Throughout the week, you’ll be guided by an exceptional team of experts:
➕ Doctors with extensive ice and tundra medical experience
➕ Expert local guides – masters of Norway’s extreme winters
➕ Renowned polar explorers who’ve survived Antarctica’s brutality
This dream team will impart their hard-won knowledge and skills to you through an intense week of hands-on extremes training:
Day 1-2: Master skis and snowshoes, route planning, and shelter construction
Day 3-4: Learn avalanche rescue techniques and wilderness medical protocols
Day 5-7: Embark on a 3-day expedition and participate in emergency scenario simulations
Under the guidance of two Polar guides and two specialist World Extreme Medicine faculty, you’ll develop and refine your expedition, medical, and leadership skills.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience will push you to your limits, fostering personal growth and professional development.
Key Facts
This course is perfect for healthcare professionals and students interested in further applying their clinical knowledge and skills to expedition and polar settings.
If you have experience in cold or polar-type environments and some familiarity with cross-country skiing, this Svalbard expedition is the perfect next step to further develop your cold-weather skills and expedition medicine experience.
You need:
- Basic navigation skills
- A good level of fitness
- Experience in expedition settings
CPD Value:
TBC
What’s included:
- Tutoring, accommodation and meals
- WEM dry bag and neck gaiter
- Skis, boots, poles, tents and expedition equipment
What’s not:
- Travel costs
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
- Dinner on Saturday 19th April
Your Safety Is Our Top Priority
This intensive course combines practical education with extensive hands-on polar training. The comprehensive curriculum and field scenarios are carefully designed to push your limits while mitigating risks.
We take every precaution to keep participants safe by:
- Rigorous gear checks before all expedition days
- Mandatory evacuation insurance policies
- Close coordination with local emergency responders
Temperatures can reach -30°C so having the right gear is critical. Please review our kit list and risk assessment guidelines before arriving. We’re happy to advise anyone on specific equipment needs to safely enjoy the life-changing experience ahead.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Talk To Our Team
If you wish to learn more or have any additional questions, we invite you to book a 30-minute discovery call with our team.
→ Click here to book a discovery call.
The call will be with the team who organise our courses, and work closely with our medical teaching faculty. They are best placed to really explain what our attendees get out of attending a course with us.
Register for a time that suits, and we look forward to speaking with you soon.
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