RescueMED

26/12/2025

Wound management matters 🩹

From assessment and cleaning to proper dressing and infection prevention, these skills are essential when caring for patients in remote and austere settings. Hands-on practice helps ensure better outcomes when it counts.

23/12/2025

This Christmas, skip the socks and scented candles—how about gifting yourself the perfect combo of professional growth and pure, unfiltered relaxation?

Book your 2026 CPD, and while you’re getting your medical knowledge on, why not let your better half tag along for the ride? While you’re deep in the world of CPD, they can be deep in the world of recreation. It’s the gift of balance—brainpower meets bliss.

Now, where’s the fun in staying local when you can retreat to the wildest corners of New Zealand? Picture yourself surrounded by the jaw-dropping fiords of Dusky and Doubtful Sound, where nature will leave you speechless.

So, why settle for the usual? Get your CPD sorted and gift yourself—and someone else—the experience of a lifetime this Christmas. Because learning is great, but learning in paradise? That’s a whole other level.

Accredited with ACEM, ACRRM, AEEM, RACGP & RNZCGP

23/12/2025

22/12/2025

Clean water saves lives 💧

From our recent WLS:MP course, we refined practical water purification techniques—because safe hydration is a critical skill in remote and austere environments.

14/12/2025

Into the depths of Dusky Sound, we head again!

Wilderness Rescue Medicine - Marine is returning for 2026!
But you better move fast - these spots will fill quickly. Our friends over at are currently taking expressions of interest so we can start planning another epic wilderness medicine experience!

P.S - Your better half is welcome to book too (even if they are not medical professionals - they can enjoy the scenery and activities on offer while we get our CPD in!) Why enjoy this amazing remote environment on your own!

Head on over to our website to register your interest, and for more details!

When: 4-8 October 2026
Where: Dusky Sound, Fiordland NZ

08/12/2025

WLS:MP is officially underway in Mt Buller!

Day One kicked off with hands-on training in remote patient assessment, wilderness trauma care, environmental injury management and improvised medical skills — all in real alpine conditions.

A huge start to a big week of wilderness medicine! 🌄🩺

02/12/2025

🌊 Ready to mix CPD with adventure? Join us for WRM-Marine in breathtaking Fiordland — 4–8 October 2026.

🚑 Earn serious CPD while honing wilderness and marine rescue skills in one of the most remote, dramatic places on Earth.

Bring your partner! While you sharpen your skills, they can soak up the remoteness, scenery, and serenity of Tamatea / Dusky Sound.

🛥️ Expect hands-on, practical training plus unforgettable nights under the stars, surrounded by wild beauty.

💼 Whether you’re a medic looking to level up or just after a CPD-worthy escape — this is part professional development, part expedition.

Slots fill fast — register your interest now and save the date. See you where the sea meets the silence 🌌

22/11/2025

We know… things have been a little quiet on the RescueMED socials. But don’t worry — silence just means we’re busy plotting. And trust us, the 2026 lineup we’re cooking up is going to be next-level awesome. 👀🔥

In the meantime, if you’re heading to this week, come say hi! The team will be there running our Intro to Swift Water Rescue Medicine pre-conference workshop, and then floating around (pun fully intended) soaking up all the brilliant talks.

And for the grand finale of 2025… WLS:MP in Mt Buller, 8–11 December!

Good news: there are still spots available. Even better news: you can roll your CPD straight from into a week of alpine adventure with us.

Think: mountains, medicine, a snake demo, and a helicopter. Because why end the year quietly? 🚁🐍❄️

Let’s finish strong — see you out there!

11/11/2025

Heading to this years conference?
Have you got your pre-conference workshop booked?

We are running an intro to swift water rescue Medicine workshop on the 26th. You definitely do not want to miss your chance to be involved! It’s going to be epic!

Head to website to book your space!

05/11/2025

Ready to level up your wilderness medicine game? 🌲

The upcoming Wilderness Life Support for Medical Professionals course by RescueMED is unlike anything you’ve done before — think helicopter, a live snake encounter, and immersive scenario training deep in nature.

Perfect for medical professionals who want real-world, high-stakes skills — not just classroom theory. 🔥

Whether you’re a medical professional prepping for remote environments, expedition work or just want to feel confident when things go off-track, this is your chance to train for extremes.

Spots are limited — don’t miss out!

02/11/2025

Advancing Aeromedical Capability in the Pacific ✈️

Over the past week, both Kerryn and Shaun from RescueMED have been in Port Vila, Vanuatu, volunteering their time to deliver aeromedical medicine training to the dedicated team at Promedical Vanuatu.

This collaboration focuses on developing robust aeromedical systems and clinical frameworks to enhance patient care and emergency response across the 83 islands that make up Vanuatu.

By sharing expertise and supporting system development, Kerryn and Shaun contribute to strengthening local capacity and improving access to critical care for the people of Vanuatu.