The Clipperton Project is a facinating expedition bringing together science and the arts. the require an expedition medic between February and March 2012.

As with every good expedition – they need a medic!

For more information please click on the link below:

The Clipperton Project – Medic Details

• The complicated traveller
• Travel related mortality and morbidity
• Extending your scope of practice
• Resources, courses and inspiration

Also included in the day will be:

• Influenza updates – by an NHS/HPA Public Health Specialist
• Vis-online overview – Sanofi Pasteur

Reviews of the days run so far have been excellent…

Interesting, motivational and evidenced based – Practice Nurse, Worcester

More information and resources can be found on the Education and Resources page of our website.

Early next month I will be giving an evening talk on my work as an expedition medic. The event will be held at the Treasury Café-Bar-Restaurant, Catherine Street, Royal Parade, Plymouth and promises to be a great evening. I aim to walk you through some of the issues currently faced by expedition medics, highlighting examples  from my own trips and inspire you to seek adventure.

The event is being organised by Explorers Connect, who describe themselves as:

“…a growing community of adventurers and independent travellers. Anyone with a desire for adventure, challenge or exploration is welcome to join. As part of the community you can find out about the latest adventure industry news, jobs, opportunities and events, advertise your projects and services, find help and browse resources. You can also join a group near you to meet like-minded people, share advice and get inspired. Explorers Connect is all about making adventurous plans happen.”

Come along and be inspired.

James
Travel Health Consultancy

For more details click here and visit the Explorers Connect website

James

Click here to see the days content

The British Travel Health Association (BTHA) (not to be confused with the British Toy and Hobby Association!) will be holding their annual conference at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on October the 1^st. Various topics include ‘carrying medications overseas’, ‘preparing the long term traveller’ and ‘travellers experiences of local healthcare provision’. This is a wonderful oportunity for healthcare professionals interested in broadening their scope of practice to meet up and listen to subject specialists. Just as importantly the conference provides an opportunity for networking, socialising and a good old catch up with friends from the world of travel medicine.

For more details download the conference flyer Click Here

Click here to visit the British Travel Health Association website

Plymouth College, an independent southwest school, had just re-introduced their sixth form expedition and as such were planning on taking 10 students on a trek through the Annapurna Range to Annapurna Base Camp, situated at 4130 metres.

The expedition started with a trip to Chitwan National Park where we were fortunate enough to get up close to a rhino and her calf. Then we headed into the Annapurna Range where a 10 day trek took us through magnificent mountain scenery to our objective – Annapurna Base Camp.

The trek is fairly arduous, with many of the days requiring several demoralising 1000 metre descents from altitudes gained the day before, followed by the 1000 metre climb back up. However the mountains, sunrises and sunsets ensured our minds were rarely thinking about the eight hour slogs and occasional downpour, but more on the stunning environment all around us.

During the trek the group got chance to take part in some research being carried out by Exeter University on the effects of altitude on the body’s ability to use oxygen. This required some pre-expedition V0₂ Max tests, data collection whilst away and a final V0₂ Max test on return. Although the group was quite small staff, at Exeter University hope to see some changes which will give a better indication of how altitude affects this age group.

The expedition was a great success. From a medical point of view there were no great dramas, which is always encouraging. The whole expedition party wished the trip could go on for longer and will have many, many memories which will stay with them for life.

James

In collaboration with The Specialist Travel Consultancy and Travel Health Consultancy, Cotswold Outdoor are hosting a range of talks aimed at parents wishing to take their families on more of an adventurous holiday. Specialist Travel Consultancy Director Adrian Ferraro says “adventurous holidays need not be the preserve of the ‘gap-year’ or older and more experienced traveller. With the right company families can get to experience some of the most amazing sights, sounds and smells more ‘off the beaten track’ locations have to offer. Staff at Cotswold Outdoor are there to make sure you have the right clothing and equipment, and I’m there to reassure you that these trips are safe for small kids, as well as the adult ones!

Travel Health Consultancy are please to be able to offer their clients a 10% voucher for Cotswold Outdoor when they visit the clinic in Southernhay.

See you at the next talk for more inspiration.

James

Click here for a Family Adventure Talk flyer

Having worked with Lucy on a number of occasions I can testify that she sets new standards when it comes to vision and commitment in providing healthcare for some of the poorest communities on the planet.

It is so encouraging to see the great resources and talents found here in the Southwest being used once again in such a positive manner.

James

Click here for a ‘New Horizons – Global Health Opportunities’ programme and click here for a flyer

The vaccine can be purchased on an individual or group basis and there are corporate/group discounts available.

Along with a considerable number of individuals opting to have the vaccination I am pleased to announce Brewin Dolphin have joined the increasing numbers of companies opting to protect their staff against this seasonal illness.

James

This would make a great debate at an adventure/expedition forum – let’s see it happen.

James