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24/02/2026

Hello to my new friends on Instagram 👋 great to e-meet you 🤜🤛

I’m Dr Will Duffin - an Extreme Medic, Speaker and Presenter

Over the past 15 years I’ve been practicing medicine in some of the harshest environments on Earth: evacuating trekkers in the Himalayas and Andes, managing medical emergencies on a moving train in Siberia, resuscitating premature babies in rural Myanmar, undertaking a search-and-rescue mission in the Pacific, and treating survivors after a massive forest fires in Madagascar. My teachers are the patients I serve and the dedicated professionals I work alongside.

I’ve done the hard yards. Failed. Reflected. Learned. Then gone again.

I’m always on the lookout for new creative partnerships:

🎤 Speaking & Education
 As an NHS GP and Extreme Medic, I speak about decision-making under pressure, leadership in uncertainty, and how pivotal moments shape growth. No guff. Practical insights, honest stories, and ideas audiences can immediately apply.

🎬 Media & Television
 I’m an on-screen doctor and presenter, working with organisations including the BBC, Paramount, CBS and Fremantle. I’ve also served as the on-screen doctor for four seasons of the US TV show Survivor. I pride myself on warmth, clarity and being a team player who delivers on the creative vision.

🚁 World Extreme Medicine
 As Joint Medical Director of World Extreme Medicine, I train clinicians to operate in the planet’s toughest environments and deliver our flagship international conference bringing together global pioneers.

At heart, I’m still a jobbing NHS GP, just one who chose an unconventional path driven by curiosity and courage.

If you’re interested in any of the above, let’s talk

07/01/2026

Here’s how:

1. Blunt nose tweezers - grasp as close to the skin as possible and pull straight out

2. If using a tick removal tool follow the instructions - some of these require a cheeky twist

3. For extra points clean the skin with soap/water / alcohol gel afterwards.

4. Dispose of the little b*****d properly so it can’t come back for more!

5. Safety net: seek medical advice if new headache/fever/malaise or bullseye rash around the bite site (may indicate Lyme disease)

6. There’s no need for routine Lyme disease testing or antibiotics on the basis of a tick bite alone.

17/12/2025

The fundamental conundrum of practicing Extreme Medicine…

10/12/2025

Winter waterfall hunting in Slovenia 💦😀

15/11/2025

End of day 1 Selfie at the World Extreme Medicine | B Corp Certified conference 2025!

What an extraordinary group of people we have in this room. Astronaut-physicians… midwives who also happen to be helicopter pilots…a consultant oncologist who is also a champion triathlete and ultra-runner...and colleagues here who are literally saving lives in Gaza and Ukraine.

This is not normal. But then, this is not your average medical conference!

We are all here as part of a remarkable community - one that exists to lift each other up, to expand what we believe is possible, and to show each other the many different routes that true purpose can take.

Mitch Hutchcraft delivered some powerful words today in this evening’s closing keynote: ‘’Every one of us has our own Everest. It doesn’t matter how big or small it looks from the outside’’ (Coming from a man who just swam the channel, cycled to Nepal then summitted Everest!)

It’s about taking the time to identify what sparks your curiosity - what is it that truly aligns with YOUR unique talents, YOUR passions, YOUR sense of purpose.

Because once you find that, and you start taking those steps, one foot in front of the other, one pedal stroke after another, and before long, you’ll look back and realise that you’ve created something incredible of your own 💪

I’m looking forward to another two days of this special energy. Thank you to all today’s speakers that made today so special including Professor Mark Hannaford DSc (hc) Mike Barratt Luca Alfatti, FRRHH, FEWM, FRGS. MSc. Chris Imray Sean Hudson Cat Burford FRGS Rudie Van Vuuren, Travis Kaufman DMSc, APA-C, FIBODM, Sarah Spelsberg MD FAWM FEWM Hareen De Silva Luca Carenzo Ben Jacques Benjamin LaBrot, Shawna Pandya, MD Jamie Pattison Zoe Clift, Travis Kaufman DMSc, APA-C, FIBODM, Hareen De Silva, Brock Jenkins Jan Becker AM Chase Becker Laura Penhaul Adam Gent, Paul Renwick Gemma Aldridge Ben Lyon Pavandeep Singh Sandhu Dave Gregory Peter Wilson Matthew RD Lee you rocked the house today!!!

05/11/2025

Nightfall. Three downed paragliders in a forest deep in the Slovenian mountains. And a team of medics racing to save them. What happens?

Mud. Madness. Magic. And a lot of learning!

On the Expedition & Wilderness Medicine Course, we spend four days building skills in lectures and small groups, but the most powerful learning happens when it all comes together in the field. That’s why the course culminates in a secret search-and-rescue scenario that can unfold at any moment, day or night.

It’s raw, unpredictable, and designed to test every ounce of what the team has learned: map and compass navigation, crew resource management, trauma primary survey, radio comms, casualty packaging and evacuation, involving a gruelling carry over rough, slippery ground.

The exercise is followed by a compassionate, structured debrief led by our experienced faculty. This is a safe space to unpack and reflect on events and is where the deepest learning is consolidated.

Every time, I’m humbled by how much of themselves the delegates give, and how powerfully these experiences reshape their perspective and build their confidence to handle anything, anywhere at any time.

I made this short video to capture just a glimpse of the energy, challenge, and spirit.

02/11/2025

We rocked the house last night!! 😎

26/10/2025

Thanks for a great week gang!

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08/10/2025

An ode to the humble Hydrocolloid dressing (Compeed) 👣

For general-purpose blister care on expeditions and endurance events, it’s hard to beat.

Sure, it’s not perfect. There are situations where other options win out (K-tape for prevention, moleskin for hot spots, or fabric bandages and Leukoplast for deroofed blisters). But as an all-rounder, hydrocolloid is a true workhorse.

It creates a cushioned, protective layer that relieves pain, reduces friction, and a nice moist environment that helps the skin heal faster. A godsend when you still have miles to cover.

It shines on intact blisters, but be cautious using it on open or infected wounds. In those cases, a breathable, non-stick dressing is your friend.

Still, when you’re in the field and need something that just works, I can’t think of a more versatile, one-size-fits-most option.

What do you think, are you a lover or a hater?
 👇 Share your thoughts below!

.wems .wms .wildernessmedicine .ucd .mss .tv

16/07/2025

Film project! 🎬

23/03/2025

My heartfelt appreciation for the porters and local crew supporting this jungle-based project, many of whom are not eating or drinking during the daylight hours of Ramadan. I’m pretty sure if I tried this I would keel over. They remain rock solid 💪 like the true masters of this environment. Without their contribution, projects and adventures like these just wouldn’t be possible 👊. I salute you 🫡 .compass

07/12/2024

NB Medical presenter team 2024.

We breathe raw medical research and guidelines to life in a way that genuinely transforms the care of patients across the UK and beyond.

This is a special group of extremely skilled people, who are driven by purpose and passion for what they do. I feel lucky to be part of it.

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