Emergency Medicine Consultant and Medical Director of Wilderness Medical Training Dr Harvey Pynn shares his Top Ten Medical Skills to Master for the Expedition Medic

South African medical doctors Megan and Matthew are soon to embark on their journey from Argentina to Alaska by motorcycle to raise money for charities MSF and Kind Cuts for Kids.

Kilimanjaro is a frequent destination for expedition doctors, especially early in their career. Yet despite its accessibility, it has the highest absolute number of deaths of any mountain. Our own in-house Kilimanjaro expert, Hannah Evans, gives us her tips for a successful trip.

Marika Davies, Medicolegal Advisor at the MPS, answers your questions about the legal aspects of expedition medicine, including indemnity, Good Samaritan acts, treating Americans and looking after locals.

Burjor Langdana, Dental Surgeon at the British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit and Matt Edwards, Expedition Doctor, cover preparation, kit, dental history taking and examination and the diagnosis and management of common dental conditions.

Adam Sheperdigian, Ned Gilbert-Kawai / An overview of the projects and the sheer logistical effort involved in the follow up expedition to Caudwell Xtreme Everest. Want to know how to get three labs, fifteen tonnes of kit and three hundred yaks up Everest in the name of science? Then please, read on.

Adventure Medic Editor Hannah catches up with Steve Brennan, general surgeon and expedition doctor for Charley Boorman on his 10,000 mile lap of Africa. They talk Mongol Rallies, well-stocked Defenders, medicine on the road and winegums

Rowena Clark / Chats to Ruthie Markus, founder of Alex’s Medical Clinic in Africa about setting up a sustainable healthcare initiative in Malawi, as well as opportunities for elective students

Adventure Medic chats to Yannick de Jager, Dutch professional surfer and ambassador for the European Association of Surfing Doctors about his life, surfing and a little bit of medicine

Being asked to do a risk assessment can be daunting, however it is an essential part of planning an adventure. Expedition leader Dom Hall gives us some advice. (Photo: Matt Wilkes)