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AM Guide to Managing Jaw Dislocation on Expedition

AM Guide to Managing Jaw Dislocation on Expedition

More expert guidance for dealing with dental problems on expedition. In this article, Burjor and Matt give us a step by step guide to managing acute non-traumatic TMJ dislocation in the field.

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Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine at DDRC Healthcare

Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine at DDRC Healthcare

Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Doctor Megan Ross tells us what goes on at the DDRC Healthcare hyperbaric medical facility in Plymouth and the unique opportunities they offer for junior doctors.

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BS 8848 for Expedition Medics

BS 8848 for Expedition Medics

The Faculty of Prehospital Care (FHPC) have just published guidance for medics on British Standard 8848. BS 8848 is the good practice guideline for those organising overseas trips, including visits, fieldwork, expeditions, and adventurous activities outside the United Kingdom.

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Thinking of straying to Straya? The Definitive Junior Doctors’ Guide to Living and Working in Australia

Thinking of straying to Straya? The Definitive Junior Doctors’ Guide to Living and Working in Australia

Junior doctors Ella Bennett and Jack Leach have demystified and condensed all you need to know to make the move to live and work as a doctor in Australia. What are you waiting for?

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Mountain Medicine: Experiences of a Kilimanjaro Medic

Mountain Medicine: Experiences of a Kilimanjaro Medic

Dr Emily O’Neill recounts her experiences of mountain medicine as expedition medic on Mount Kilimanjaro

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Submersion: Kampala and The White Nile

Submersion: Kampala and The White Nile

Tales from travels in Uganda. Adam shares his experiences around his Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Diploma (DTM&H) in East Africa.

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology on the Zambezi

Obstetrics and Gynaecology on the Zambezi

Dr. Marcus Hollyer Final year medical student Marcus had the privilege of experiencing the highs and lows on his medical elective in Zambia in 2019. Here he recounts his experience of working in a resource-poor setting; from obstetric emergencies; to daily life in Lusaka; to weekend tips to Victoria Falls and safari in Botswana. Lusaka Hospital, Zambia Starting my medical school elective […]

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Exploring the mountains of Italy for bouldering with a toddler

When the insane keeps you sane: A risk analysis of adventure parenting

Dr Emily Strong gives us her tips on how to encourage a younger generation to have fun and stay safe, in her approach to adventure parenting. 

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Taking Time Out of UK Training

Taking Time Out of UK Training

With so many opportunities available for experience around training programmes there can be difficult decisions for junior doctors deciding, if, when and how, to best combine their other interests with their medical career. Here, we proudly present Adventure Medic’s Updated Guide to Taking Time Out From UK Training.

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The Frenchy

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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