News & Features
Taking Time Out After Foundation Training: UK-Based Options for Adventurous Medics
Adventure Medic Editor and taking-time-out enthusiast Dr Jake Adams, draws from his own experiences to provide a comprehensive guide to UK-based time out of training. From locum work, to starting out in the expedition world, Jake offers a whistle-stop tour of UK options whilst helping you navigate the logistics of both taking time out and returning to training.
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Core Skills
Indemnity or Insurance on Expeditions
The process of acquiring indemnity or insurance for expedition work has become increasingly difficult. As individuals who are passionate about adventure medicine; Adventure Medic has produced this guide to help with the indemnity process.
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Students
A Pre-Hospital Elective in the Skies
Dr Laura Appleton shares with us stories and advice from her elective with the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) in Western Australia. Laura recounts in-flight intubations, lightning strikes and avoiding snakes during what sounds like the ultimate pre-hospital elective.
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Photo & Video
The Frenchy
With so much negative news and scaremongering in the media at the moment, we could all do with a bit of Jacques Huout in our lives. 41 years old (each leg), his zest for life and positive attitude is infectious. This short film is truly heartwarming and hopefully inspiring for all of us to get outside and live our lives, whatever our age.
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