This week, Aebhric O’Kelly talks with John Clark, the College's Executive Dean, about the new 2024-2025 academic year. They discuss the recent developments and plans for the college. John discusses the college's collaborations with organisations like WMS and IBSC and upcoming trips to Ghana and Tanzania. He also mentions the expansion of the college's facilities and the launch of a peer-reviewed journal. The conversation concludes with advice for healthcare professionals starting their careers in austere medicine.

takeaways

The college has launched the doctorate in health studies and has seen growth in the bachelor's program in remote paramedic practice.

The Master's in Austere Critical Care program is also growing, and the college is launching a new Master's in Global Health program.

The college collaborates with organisations like WMS and IBSC and is working to expand the reach of paramedic certifications.

Upcoming trips to Ghana and Tanzania will focus on establishing new clinical sites and improving existing ones.

The college is expanding its facilities and launching a peer-reviewed journal called the Journal of Improvised Medicine.

Advice for healthcare professionals starting their careers in austere medicine is to seek education and continuously improve their skills.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:03 Recent Developments and Plans for the College

02:30 Expanding Programs and Collaborations

04:52 Trips to Ghana and Tanzania

10:41 Facility Expansion and Peer-Reviewed Journal

18:30 Advice for Healthcare Professionals in Austere Medicine