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Myanmar Coup: Statement of Solidarity

27th April 2021

We, the undersigned and the organisations we represent, express our grave concern regarding the situation in Myanmar and the persistent abuse of human rights. We are particularly alarmed by the…

Skin in the Game – The Risk and Reward of Mountain Rescue

7th April 2021

Expedition & Wilderness Medicine, mountain medicine

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WEM Faculty share what it means to be part of a Mountain Rescue Team The mountains were once the domain of farmers, shepherds, road builders and quarrymen. There for necessity,…

Introducing the FEWM Fellowship with NASA Astronaut Dr Mike Barratt

7th February 2021

Space Medicine

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The FEWM Fellowship is introduced by lifelong student of extreme medicine NASA Astronaut and Flight Surgeon Dr Mike Barratt. A fellowship built to serve a community of professionals committed to…

World Extreme Medicine Founder honoured in Iconic Explorers Club Top 50

29th January 2021

World Extreme Medicine Conference

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The iconic #ExplorersClub has recognised WEM Founder Mark Hannaford as one of 50 people worldwide who is actively changing the world. With 400 nominations received from 48 countries, 12 judges composed of international Explorers Club members had the monumental decision to select just 12.5% of the women…

All aboard! Life as a Ships Medical Officer supporting an offshore conservation campaign

9th September 2020

Conservation Medicine, Expedition & Wilderness Medicine, Jobs in Expedition Medicine

A few months ago, Arav Gupta replied to an advertisement on our Facebook page – Sea Shepherd were looking for a Ships Medical Officer to support an offshore campaign against…

MSc in Extreme Medicine Focus: Meet Current Student Nikki McLeary

1st May 2020

MSc in Extreme Medicine

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We catch up with current 2nd year student Nikki McLeary as she shares her insights about the world’s first and only International Diploma / MSc in Extreme Medicine course that…

Meet our expert Ocean Medicine teaching faculty

4th March 2020

Ocean Medicine

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We’ve brought together a remarkable teaching faculty for our Ocean Medicine course taking place in Brixham; a group of world-renowned ocean explorers, sports people and logisticians, all with an amazing…

WEM Antarctica: Exploring the National Geographic Explorer ship

28th February 2020

polar medicine

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A visit to Antarctica is like no other, equally challenging as it is rewarding, the awe-inspiring landscapes and superb wildlife-viewing opportunities make for a once in a lifetime trip. Taking…

Ocean Medicine Training – Frequently Asked Questions

10th February 2020

Ocean Medicine

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We asked the World Extreme Medicine faculty, leading our Ocean Medicine Course, the answers to these frequently asked questions: What is Ocean Medicine? Ocean Medicine provides you with the opportunity…

Expedition and Wilderness Medicine: Are you looking to add adventure to your career?

9th February 2020

Expedition & Wilderness Medicine

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Our internationally renowned Expedition and Wilderness Medicine courses are designed to be the most comprehensive introductory training course a medic can be part of. Opening up a new world of…

Set sail and join our ground-breaking Ocean Medicine Course

8th February 2020

Ocean Medicine

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As the human race continues to seek new challenges and experiences an aquatic environment offers a vast playground of extreme adventures, and in turn employment opportunities for extreme medicine specialists.…

Ocean Medicine – take your medical career in a new direction

1st February 2020

Ocean Medicine

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Our ground-breaking 4 day Ocean Medicine training course in Brixham is designed to give medical professionals a highly practical and immersive training experience for any Ocean-going events and expeditions. So,…

Doctors look after our health, but who looks after theirs?

27th January 2020

Extreme medicine

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It’s increasingly recognised that the NHS is chronically understaffed and under-resourced. Ask any doctor currently working in a UK hospital, and they will refer to ‘corridor medicine’ becoming the norm…

An Australian Firefighter’s Insider View of the Australian Bushfires

21st January 2020

Conservation Medicine

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We’ve all been watching or listening to the horrific stories currently coming out of Australia regarding the record-breaking fire season and Australian Bushfires, which is now the nation’s biggest-ever catastrophe;…

Dr. Nick Mason, Chair of Trustees International Porters Protection Group UK

The unhealthy secret behind the surge in helicopter evacuations in Nepal

15th January 2020

mountain medicine

Letter from Dr. Nick Mason, Chair of Trustees International Porters Protection Group UK Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is with great sadness that I have to report the forced closure, with immediate…

Meet the team behind our Expedition & Wilderness Medicine course in Keswick

15th January 2020

Expedition & Wilderness Medicine

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We’ve brought together a remarkable teaching faculty for our Expedition & Wilderness Medicine course taking place in Keswick this March; all with an amazing depth of experience, living and working in…

How far and to what extent can we treat injuries on an expedition?

12th December 2019

Expedition & Wilderness Medicine

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How far can we treat injuries on an expedition? To what extent can we treat injuries on an expedition? Interesting questions, and ones that our expert faculty are constantly asked…

Meet the team behind our NEW and exciting Alpine Medicine course

7th November 2019

Expedition & Wilderness Medicine, mountain medicine

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Our outstanding teaching faculty for the NEW and exciting Alpine Medicine training expedition course taking place in the stunning Julian Alps in Slovenia brings with them a huge array of…

4 fantastic reasons to choose our Alpine Medicine course

29th October 2019

Expedition & Wilderness Medicine, mountain medicine

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Our exciting 6-day Alpine Medicine medical training expedition in the stunning Julian Alps, Slovenia is designed to open the world of expedition medicine to doctors, nurses, paramedics and other medical…

Alpine Medicine Course: take your medical career in a new direction

29th October 2019

Alpine Medicine, Expedition & Wilderness Medicine, mountain medicine

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If you’re a medic keen to support expeditions in cold, mountainous environments or simply be better prepared for your own winter mountain adventures then our exciting 6-day Alpine Medicine training…