Expedition Medicine & Field Skills wrapped up a week ago in Chamonix. The course group was incredibly diverse; 40 delegates ranging from paramedic students, med students, nurses and doctors/GPs/consultants of whom 50% were NOT from the UK/Ireland. Truly an international band of like-minded adventure lovers keen to develop their medical skills in the outdoors. This photo perhaps sums up the spirit the week. It shows the whole course group circled up at our high altitude bivouac campsite after an intense afternoon of training exercises against the backdrop of beautiful mountains and the setting sun. They continued well into dark; playing games, singing songs and entertaining each other. Such cohesion and enjoyment – both key aims of any expedition project. See many more great photos and vidoes on Instagram @wildmedtraining
Delegate Dr O.J., a HEMS physician, reviewed the course as “Perfect! The best and most interesting course I’ve been to. Great combination of theory/practice and medical/field skills.”
Expedition Medicine & Field Skills next runs in Chamonix 22-26 June 2020.