World Extreme Medicine

World Extreme Medicine 🌎 Certified B Corp™

The world’s leading provider of education, conferences, consultancy, & medical cover in extreme medicine.

Every year we help thousands of medical & healthcare workers push the boundaries of their abilities & enable them to thrive & deliver in remote, & hostile environments. Born out of a campfire discussion in the Namib Desert, with one aim – to bring the most adventurous medical training to healthcare workers. Over 20 years later, we have grown to provide a range of services that have supported human

itarian agencies, charities, government organisations, and film & TV networks around the globe. All while staying true to our adventurous roots. It’s our mission to continue to widen the access to extreme medicine, by providing the best experiences and training so you can unlock new opportunities to positively impact individuals and communities. Your clinical skillset could become your passport to a life of adventure. Join us on the side of a mountain or deep in the rainforest and start pushing boundaries on what you thought was possible.

Splashed down early this morning (BST).Imagine going to the Moon… and just coming back like it’s a normal Friday.Artemis...
11/04/2026

Splashed down early this morning (BST).

Imagine going to the Moon… and just coming back like it’s a normal Friday.

Artemis II, welcome home 🌍

So… they actually did it.The Artemis II crew have looped around the Moon and are now on their way back to Earth 🚀They’ve...
08/04/2026

So… they actually did it.

The Artemis II crew have looped around the Moon and are now on their way back to Earth 🚀

They’ve broken records, lost contact with Earth for 40 minutes, watched an eclipse from space…
and somewhere in the middle of all that, they’ve also been the experiment.

Looking at how the human body handles deep space, radiation, and being very far away from help.
And now comes the bit people don’t talk about as much… The coming back.

From microgravity to gravity.
From spacecraft to ocean.
From floating to suddenly very aware of your body again.

Because space might feel like its own category, but a lot of the challenges are surprisingly familiar, such as limited resources, delayed communication, no immediate evacuation, and the human body doing its best to keep up.

It’s not that different from other extreme environments (just with a slightly better view).

If you’ve ever wondered how medicine works when you take all the usual safety nets away, our Space Medicine course gets right into it.

No rocket required (sadly).

👉 https://worldextrememedicine.com/extreme-medicine-courses/space-medicine-course/

Most space films get the visuals right, but very few get the human right.With the release of Project Hail Mary, there’s ...
07/04/2026

Most space films get the visuals right, but very few get the human right.

With the release of Project Hail Mary, there’s been a lot of conversation around the science, the spacecraft, and the scale. And yes, it delivers on all of that.

But what makes it stand out is something else entirely...

It captures what happens when everything familiar is stripped away and it’s just you, your training, and your ability to think clearly under pressure. The uncertainty, the lack of a backup plan, the need to make decisions when there’s no easy way out.

That’s where space medicine lives.

“I think it’s phenomenal… the chaos of moving around in zero-g the first time. They did a great job.”
— Kjell Lindgren, WEM Space Faculty

What makes that insight so powerful is that it’s not coming from a script, it’s coming from lived experience.

Because space medicine isn’t theoretical. It’s built on understanding how the human body and mind perform when pushed to their limits, and what happens when systems fail and you have to adapt in real time.

And interestingly, those challenges aren’t unique to space. You’ll find them in expedition medicine, humanitarian response, and remote environments all over the world.

That’s exactly what we explore on our Space Medicine course.

đź“Ť Muncaster Castle, Cumbria
đź“… 1st - 4th June 2026
âž• Now extended to four days with new content!

This isn't about becoming an astronaut at all, but about understanding how medicine works when conditions are unpredictable, resources are limited, and human performance is everything.

If Project Hail Mary sparked something for you, this is where that curiosity can go next.
Find out more & sign up: https://worldextrememedicine.com/extreme-medicine-courses/space-medicine-course/

We’ve been working on something new… and we’re so excited we can finally share it!Finse Fest 2027 is now live ⛷️🥳In coll...
06/04/2026

We’ve been working on something new… and we’re so excited we can finally share it!

Finse Fest 2027 is now live ⛷️🥳

In collaboration with Polar Guides Ltd, Finse Fest is set at Finsehytta in Norway, this is a four-day winter gathering built around polar medicine, expedition skills, snow-based travel and evening films, all brought together in one of the most remote environments we work in.

It’s designed to feel a little different... less structured than a typical course, with space to move between sessions, time out on the snow, and evenings built around storytelling, film and conversation.

Hosted by Lars Ebbesen, across the weekend, you’ll find:

❄️ Practical sessions in polar medicine and expedition skills
🎿 Time on the snow, including guided and self-led skiing
🗣️ Conversations around human performance and resilience
🎥 A curated evening film programme
📸 Expedition photography from Martin Hartley

And much more!

Tickets are now live, with options ranging from evening-only access through to full residential experiences at Finsehytta.

Find out more & join us in Finse!
https://worldextrememedicine.com/finse-festival-2027/

Opportunities like this don’t come around often.Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting a Senior Faculty member to take...
05/04/2026

Opportunities like this don’t come around often.

Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting a Senior Faculty member to take on the role of Chief Scientist for the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), a NASA-supported initiative at the forefront of human spaceflight research.

This role sits at the intersection of science, exploration, and real-world application, leading research that supports human health from low Earth orbit to deep space missions.

For those working across extreme, expedition, or operational environments, this is a rare chance to step into a position shaping the future of space medicine on a global scale.

If you’ve built your career in challenging environments and are looking to take that experience further, this is well worth exploring.

Find out more and apply directly via the organisation:
https://worldextrememedicine.com/job/senior-faculty-trish-chief-scientific-officer/

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Please note: World Extreme Medicine is not affiliated with this organisation. All enquiries and applications should be directed to Baylor College of Medicine and TRISH.

Most clinical training is built around controlled environments.The Alpine Medicine Course in Chamonix is built around th...
04/04/2026

Most clinical training is built around controlled environments.

The Alpine Medicine Course in Chamonix is built around the opposite.

Because in the mountains, the environment becomes part of the clinical picture.

Altitude changes physiology.
Terrain limits access.
Weather affects timelines.
And evacuation isn’t always immediate.

This course is designed to help you understand how those factors shape the way you assess, treat, and make decisions.

Across five days, you’ll explore altitude physiology, cold and environmental injury, trauma in technical terrain, and rescue and extrication principles, all applied in a real alpine setting.

You’ll work through scenarios where conditions are unpredictable and options are limited, building the confidence to adapt your clinical approach when the usual pathways aren’t available.

Delivered in Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc, this is a course that connects theory with application, giving you a clearer understanding of what “good care” looks like outside of traditional settings.

Whether you’re looking to move into expedition medicine, develop your mountain capability, or simply expand your clinical perspective, this course has been designed with that in mind.

Next course: 20th - 25th September 2026
Includes 30 CPD hours

Find out more & book your place: https://worldextrememedicine.com/extreme-medicine-courses/alpine-medicine-course-chamonix/

02/04/2026

Who is responsible for safety in our mountains?

Earlier this year, we launched our first UK-based Prolonged Field Care course… and the response spoke for itself.So we’r...
02/04/2026

Earlier this year, we launched our first UK-based Prolonged Field Care course… and the response spoke for itself.

So we’re heading back to Cumbria this September to do it all over again!

Because when evacuation is delayed, the job doesn’t stop... It changes.

This course is built from over years of frontline experience delivering trauma training in Ukraine, bringing those lessons into a five-day residential programme designed for healthcare professionals working in pre-hospital, humanitarian, and remote environments.

You’ll train through realistic, scenario-led environments where time, resources, and decision-making all behave differently. Where managing a patient isn’t about the next few minutes, but the next few hours… or longer.

You’ll be learning from faculty who’ve delivered this care in complex, high-risk settings, ensuring everything is grounded in real-world application.

And every place booked goes beyond your own training.

All profits support the World Extreme Medicine Fund’s ongoing humanitarian work, including trauma training and medical support in Ukraine.

If you’ve been thinking about it, or missed out earlier this year, this is your opportunity to join us.

Find out more & book your place: https://worldextrememedicine.com/extreme-medicine-courses/wemf-prolonged-field-care-course/

What does medicine look like when the environment starts to dictate your decisions?Our Mountain Medicine course in Nepal...
30/03/2026

What does medicine look like when the environment starts to dictate your decisions?

Our Mountain Medicine course in Nepal is designed to take core clinical skills and apply them in a high-altitude, expedition setting, where oxygen, terrain, and limited resources all influence how you assess and manage patients.

Over 17 days on the Everest Base Camp route, you’ll develop the ability to:

‣ Recognise and manage altitude illness, including AMS, HACE, and HAPE, as symptoms evolve in real time

‣ Adapt your clinical decision-making under pressure, with limited diagnostics and delayed evacuation options

‣ Plan and deliver expedition medical care, from pre-expedition strategy through to casevac considerations

‣ Manage trauma and illness without infrastructure, using practical, improvised approaches

‣ Understand how fatigue, environment, and team dynamics impact performance and outcomes

‣ Develop situational awareness in complex, unpredictable environments

This is practical, field-based learning, delivered where these challenges actually exist.

It’s particularly suited to healthcare professionals and students looking to build confidence operating in remote, expedition, or resource-limited settings, and to take their understanding of medicine beyond the clinical environment.

đź“Ť Mountain Medicine, Nepal
🏔 Everest Base Camp route
đź©ş 24 CPD hours awarded

Find out more & secure your place: https://worldextrememedicine.com/extreme-medicine-courses/mountain-medicine-course-nepal/

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World Extreme Medicine, formerly known as 'Expedition & Wilderness Medicine'​, is the leading provider of expedition, wilderness and remote medicine training courses for medical professionals, both here in the UK and also in a number of carefully selected overseas locations.

WEM organises the renowned World Extreme Medicine Conference; showcasing all the latest in remote medicine and where inspiring medical minds meet, share experiences & promote cross-disciplinary working.

Partnered with the University of Exeter WEM is proud to offer the world’s most Extreme International Diploma/ MSc in Extreme Medicine encompassing Expedition Medicine, Disaster & Humanitarian Medicine and Pre-Hospital care. The MOST adventurous degree in the universe!

WEM also provides event medical support and its customers have included the BBC, ITV2, Ginger Productions and the Commonwealth Games to name but a few.