Trauma on Expeditions with Eoin Walker
Date: Wednesday 15th June 2022 | 19:00 (BST) Location: Online via immersive digital platform | Watch Live or On-demand Eoin Walker is the Pre-Hospital Lead for World Extreme Medicine and…
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Iconographer Perou Captures Ukraine Medical Convoy
Great British Iconographer, Perou, joined the latest Medics4Ukraine medical convoy to document our journey to deliver life-saving supplies to the Ukraine frontline. Here’s is Perou’s very real diary of events…
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World Extreme Medicine delivers urgently needed medical equipment directly into Ukraine
World Extreme Medicine, the world’s largest global medic network, has successfully delivered its first convoy of urgently needed medical supplies directly into Ukraine. The £100,000 appeal, called Medics4Ukraine, is co-ordinated…
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Medics4Ukraine | Medical Supply Convoy
World Extreme Medicine is launching an urgent fundraising appeal to supply desperately needed medical equipment and supplies to hospitals in Ukraine. Our £100,000 appeal, Medics4Ukraine, is being co-ordinated by a…
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Racing across the Atlantic with the EmergenseaDuo | World Extreme Medicine Conference 2022
Charlie and Adam, better known as the ‘Emergensea Duo‘, two ED Doctors who have just completed a 3,000 mile rowing race across the Atlantic will be joining us the World…
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Medics4Ukraine | Conversation with Saleyha Ahsan & Steve Mannion
Join us in this special conversation hosted by Eoin Walker as Saleyha Ahsan and Steve Mannion discuss the impact humanitarian and medical aid will have on the people of Ukraine,…
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Australia’s Most Adventurous Couple | World Extreme Medicine Conference 2022
Joining us at the World Extreme Medicine Conference 2022 as our first guest speakers to be confirmed is ‘Australia’s most adventurous couple’ – Glenn Singleman & Heather Swan! For more…
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Finland Healthcare on Ice
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Experiences of healthcare in Finland In December of 2021, Tixton May, spent his Christmas holidays, venturing solo to explore healthcare in Finland. Landing at temperatures as low as minus 27…
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What is Medicine in Remote Areas?
Medicine in remote areas is the practice of medicine where access to medical services, support and facilities is restricted or non-existent. Without access to critical resources, medics operating in remote…
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Hannaford & Weil Extreme Medicine Bursaries 2022
The Hannaford & Weil Extreme Medicine Bursary is for projects concluding in 2022/23 with research findings being presented at the 2023 World Extreme Medicine Conference. Included is a £5,000 research…
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Extreme Medicine Graduates begin their 3,000-mile Atlantic row
Two Extreme Medicine graduates have begun their task to be the first married couple to race in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. “Emergensea Duo” Charlie Fleury and Adam Baker, both…
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World Extreme Medicine celebrates a trio of graduations
It’s been quite the week at World Extreme Medicine…Extreme Medicine fellows, Adam and Charlie, set off on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, we hosted another epic live learning webinar with…
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What is Mountain Medicine and why it’s so important
The term ‘Mountain Medicine’ describes a sub-speciality of medicine that addresses aspects of high-altitude travel and mountain sports. It represents an interdisciplinary field that draws expertise from multiple fields, such…
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Expedition Medical Kit: The essential checklist [Free Download]
One of the most common questions we’re asked as expedition medics is “What do I put in my medical kit?” The answer does of course depend on your destination and…
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What is Wilderness Medicine and how do you get into it?
The term Wilderness Medicine has been around for a short time when considering how long wilderness medicine has been practised. The Wilderness Medical Society, which started in 1983, began to…
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What is an Expedition Medic? A guide to this exciting career and how you can get involved
An Expedition Medic is quickly becoming one of the hottest career choices for medical professionals. Find out what the role involves, what training is available, and where to find exciting…
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What is an Expedition Doctor? Here is everything you need to know.
The fusion of medical expertise and a passion for travel can carve an exhilarating career in extreme medicine, and will be a valuable asset to any expedition team – but…
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How the World Extreme Medicine Conference helped to further my career
Interview with Dr Sanjaya Karki: How the World Extreme Medicine Conference helped further his career Dr Sanjaya Karki is the current Head in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Nepal…
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#InternationalPodcastDay – World Extreme Medicine Podcast
Listen and learn with the World Extreme Medicine Podcast! The perfect way to take your first step into the world of extreme medicine is to subscribe and listen to the…
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Healthcare in Ghana – The Harsh Reality of a Developing Country
Trixton May shares his experiences of healthcare in Ghana Background ‘Yaw’, that was the local name given to me as a male, born on a Thursday; one of many traditions…
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