World Extreme Medicine Podcast

Dec 03 2024 227 ep. 48 mins 126

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We’re committed to ensuring extreme medicine education can reach all medical, healthcare and supporting professionals working in austere environments. With regular updates, our team brings you the latest from across the broad spectrum of extreme medicine disciplines, including expedition, space, remote, pre-hospital and humanitarian medicine as well as a range of topics across performance and non-technical skills. Enhance your ability to tackle challenges with new skills you can take home or out into the field. Push the boundaries of your medical career!

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Wild Surgery: From Brain Surgery on Bears to Anaesthetising Tarantulas with Romain Pizzi

Dec 03 2024 65 mins

Join Sarah Spelsberg as she interviews pioneering wildlife veterinary surgeon Romain Pizzi, who has performed groundbreaking surgeries in nearly 50 countries across six continents. From conducting the world's first keyhole appendectomy on a wild orangutan to performing brain surgery on a bear in the jungles of Laos, Romain shares incredible stories of improvising surgical equipmen

Will Millard: 30 Days Lost in Earth's Most Remote Jungle

Nov 19 2024 44 mins

Explorer and BBC presenter Will Millard takes us deep into the jungles of Papua New Guinea, sharing his extraordinary experiences living with the Korowai tribe. From debunking myths about 50-meter-high tree houses to nearly starving during the rainy season, Will reveals the raw reality of jungle survival and indigenous life. He discusses how a near-death experience in 2012 transf

Say Yes to Adventure: Faye Lee's Journey Through Extreme Medicine

Nov 05 2024 66 mins

Join Sarah Spelsberg as she interviews emergency physician Faye Lee, who has created an extraordinary medical career spanning from Antarctic research stations to expedition ships. From performing emergency surgeries in remote locations to providing care on Indian reservations, Faye shares how embracing unconventional opportunities led her to practice medicine in some of the world'

Commercial Planes: The New Flying Hospitals - Humanitarian Aeromedical Retrieval using a Long-Range Commercial Aircraft

Oct 22 2024 33 mins

In this episode host Eoin Walker delves into the remarkable humanitarian aeromedical retrieval mission carried out during the Russia-Ukraine conflict in April 2022. Guests Federico Ghio and Andrea Tomaselli share their firsthand experiences of using a long-range commercial Airbus A320 to evacuate vulnerable refugees from the war zone. Join us as we explore the innovative adaptatio

Grizzly Confidential: Respecting the Bear's World with Kevin Grange

Oct 08 2024 48 mins

Join Sarah Spelsberg as she interviews Kevin Grange, firefighter paramedic and award-winning author, about his latest book "Grizzly Confidential." Dive into the fascinating world of North America's most fearsome predator, exploring the challenges of human-bear coexistence, the importance of conservation, and the surprising intelligence of these magnificent creatures. From Yellows

Beyond the Comfort Zone: Clinical Education and Humanitarian Work with Tim Harvey pt.2

Sep 24 2024 40 mins

In this second part of our conversation with Tim Harvey, we delve into his journey through clinical education and his transition to medicine. Tim shares invaluable insights on teaching philosophy, managing change in healthcare settings, and the challenges of introducing new roles like nursing associates. He discusses the importance of balancing work and life, especially during int

Courage Under Fire: A Nurse's Tale of Humanitarian Work in Conflict Zones Pt. 1

Sep 10 2024 57 mins

In this gripping two-part episode of the podcast, Eoin Walker sits down with Tim Harvey, a former humanitarian nurse turned medical student. Tim shares his harrowing experiences working in some of the world's most dangerous and desperate locations. From treating Ebola patients in Sierra Leone to managing mass casualties in war-torn Afghanistan, Tim provides a raw and unfiltered

Adventure Travel Unveiled: Essential Tips from Seasoned Explorers Ffyon Davies and Gemma Aldridge

Aug 27 2024 61 mins

Join us for an insightful journey into the world of adventure travel with seasoned explorers Ffyon Smith (née Davies) and Gemma Aldridge. In this episode, our guests share invaluable tips on planning, safety, cultural sensitivity, and overcoming challenges in remote destinations. From navigating language barriers to handling emergencies, Ffyon and Gemma offer practical advice dr

Livingstone Revisited: Revolutionising Healthcare in Zambia's Wilderness with Daniel Grace

Aug 13 2024 45 mins

We're pleased to welcome back Daniel Grace to the podcast where he discusses the groundbreaking Livingstone Revisited 2024 expedition. This 2000km journey through Zambia aims to transform healthcare accessibility in remote areas using telemedicine, solar power, and innovative snake bite training. Learn how this modern expedition honors David Livingstone's legacy while add

Thriving Alone in the Wild with Teimojin Tan

Jul 30 2024 56 mins

Sarah Spelsberg sits down with Teimojin Tan, emergency physician and participant on Season 9 of the hit survival show "Alone". Teimojin shares insights from his time in the wilderness of Labrador, discussing his unique approach to survival medicine, the mental challenges of isolation, and how his experiences have shaped his medical practice. From innovative uses of ever