Adventure medic would like to congratulate the ten-man Nepali team on the remarkable first winter ascent of K2 on 16th January 2021; an ascent that has been famously known as ‘the last great mountaineering challenge’. At 17:00 on the 16th of January, the first winter ascent was claimed by an all-Nepali team; lead by Mingma Gyalje Sherpa and Nirmal Purja […]

We are delighted to announce that from 2021, Adventure Medic will be in the capable hands of the next generation of adventurous medics, led by Shona Main, Rebecca Trimble and Tom Beddis.

Dr Edi Albert Taking the science of medical error analysis and systems-based thinking out of the hospital, our very own Adventure Medic patron, Dr Edi Albert takes us through a case-based account of how we can learn from and ultimately prevent mistakes when on expeditions or in the wilderness. We also learn that sometimes the most valuable skills any expedition […]

The seventh continent leaves many spellbound with its captivating beauty and unique wildlife. Expedition doctor Jodie Sage shares the challenges and rewards of medicine as the ship doctor from her experience operating at both Poles.

More expert guidance for dealing with dental problems on expedition. In this article, Burjor and Matt give us a step by step guide to managing acute non-traumatic TMJ dislocation in the field.

Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Doctor Megan Ross tells us what goes on at the DDRC Healthcare hyperbaric medical facility in Plymouth and the unique opportunities they offer for junior doctors.

The Faculty of Prehospital Care (FHPC) have just published guidance for medics on British Standard 8848. BS 8848 is the good practice guideline for those organising overseas trips, including visits, fieldwork, expeditions, and adventurous activities outside the United Kingdom.

Junior doctors Ella Bennett and Jack Leach have demystified and condensed all you need to know to make the move to live and work as a doctor in Australia. What are you waiting for?

Dr Emily O’Neill recounts her experiences of mountain medicine as expedition medic on Mount Kilimanjaro

Tales from travels in Uganda. Adam shares his experiences around his Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Diploma (DTM&H) in East Africa.