The Expemed course is a unique residential experience designed to immerse participants in a dynamic and engaging learning environment. Throughout five nights, attendees will stay in comfortable and stylish glamping pods, combining the charm of outdoor living with modern amenities. 

The residential format fosters a sense of community, encouraging collaboration, networking, and exchanging ideas in a supportive atmosphere. Residential costs are included in the price. 

The ExpeMed course will take place at Oaker Wood outdoor activities and glamping centre

As well as small-group practical sessions, the course consists of an intense series of interactive outdoor training scenarios to teach and enhance skills of teamwork, communication, leadership and improvisation. Practical sessions include casualty extrication from vehicles in remote areas, use of improvised stretchers and provision of safe drinking water. These interactive sessions are interspersed with a small number of superb short lectures outlining key issues such as diving medicine, altitude medicine and heat illness.

The instructional faculty includes highly experienced doctors, paramedics and expedition leaders who are all current and highly respected in their field. In keeping with Prometheus’ reputation for educational innovation, teaching is largely based on realistic practical scenarios delivered in a challenging, fun and highly stimulating way.

Students will have the opportunity to become a member of the ExpeMed™ Register and be informed of requests for expedition medics.

The syllabus includes: