Alistair Simpson / Alistair is a former Medical Officer with the British Antarctic Survey who has lived for 16 months in Antarctica. He tells us what we need to know about hypothermia and Avi Aujayeb share his experience of getting cold up high.

Sam Crimmin / Learn how Adventure Medic’s featured photographer Sam made her amazing images with her guide to astrophotography. She includes tips on equipment, capturing the milky way, star trails, the moon and some example settings.

Sam Crimmin / Gives us an update on the history and current approach to treating seal bites, a common problem in the polar tourist trade.

Rowena Clark / Takes a look at Skateistan, one of our favourite charities: an organisation dedicated empowering children in Afghanistan and Cambodia through skateboarding and getting them back to school.

Rowena Clark / Highlights the work of charities Medical Aid Films (MAF) and Medics Against Violence (MAV). Read about them, give, get involved or stop by for some lunch.

Sept 2012 / Bangor ED are offering an amazing opportunity in prehospital care for middle-grade EM trainees. The Clinical Fellowship in Emergency Medicine and Prehospital Care involves 80% of your time working in a rural ED, 20% out in the field: be it out with the Welsh Ambulance, flying with the RAF, or night search and extrication training. You don’t even need any prior experience in prehospital medicine to apply. Posts start in August.

Sept 2012 / Glenmore Lodge is Scotland’s outdoor training centre and offers world class instruction in a wide range of outdoor adventure sports. They are offering free training opportunities to mock students for their instructor training courses. All you have to pay for is your own travel, food and accommodation.

Luke Summers / Adventure Medic Editor Luke heads to the European Association of Surfing Doctors (EASD) surfing medicine conference in Sagres Portugal and finds a thriving community of like-minded medics. We admire his devotion to CPD.

Meghan Perry / The politics of Neglected Tropical Diseases and a run down on Visceral Leishmaniasis including presentation, reservoir, treatment and vector control

Monica Iverson / Adventure Medic interviewed Monica Iverson and asked for her top tips on what to take in your first aid kit.