Careers Panel – Pre-Hospital Care

Careers, Conference Vault
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Recorded at the World Extreme Medicine Conference 2023, this interactive panel brings together a diverse range of pre-hospital professionals, from military doctors to special rescue paramedics and expedition medics – to share insights into the realities of building a career in the field.

This session touches on career pathways, work-life balance, training options, self-employment, governance, indemnity, and the evolving role of medics across global contexts.

Ideal for anyone considering a future in pre-hospital medicine, wilderness care, or humanitarian deployment.

Originally presented at WEM23.

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Length: 49m
Categories: Careers, Conference Vault

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify multiple career routes into pre-hospital medicine across roles and systems

  2. Understand the differences between voluntary, military, and freelance expedition work

  3. Recognise the governance and indemnity considerations when working internationally

  4. Learn practical tips for building a competitive pre-hospital medicine CV

  5. Understand the value of resilience, adaptability, and self-promotion in this evolving field

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