Wilderness and Remote Medicine
Surrey Wilderness and Remote Medicine Society- SWARMS
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SWARMS Membership
What would you do if someone got hurt hours from the nearest hospital? SWARMS brings together students interested in wilderness medicine, outdoor leadership and survival skills. Through hands-on sessions and realistic scenarios, you’ll learn to assess and treat casualties in remote settings, improvise with limited kit and work as a team under pressure.
We take part in regional and national competitions competing in simulated casualty scenarios. To join you don’t need any experience or equipment. We run training for complete beginners, and we’re open to students from any course. Members compete against universities from across the UK at national wilderness medicine competitions.
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Committee Members
Signatories
Fleur Masters
President
Sabrina Brookfield
Vice-President
Rebecca Wycliffe
Treasurer
Constitution
Aims
The Surrey Wilderness and Remote Medicine Society is dedicated to exploring medicine beyond the hospital walls. We bring together students with an interest in expedition, pre-hospital, humanitarian, and remote medicine, as well as those passionate about the outdoors and adventure. Our aim is to provide: Educational opportunities – talks, workshops, and simulations led by professionals in wilderness and extreme medicine. Practical skills – hands-on sessions covering first aid, navigation, survival skills, and improvised care in austere environments. Adventure and community – outdoor activities and trips that combine teamwork, resilience, and exploration. Career inspiration – insights into careers in pre-hospital, military, humanitarian, and expedition medicine.
Existence
Medicine in challenging environments is growing rapidly, with applications in global health, humanitarian aid, disaster response, expeditions, and even space exploration. Yet, it is rarely covered in the standard curriculum. This society exists to: Bridge the gap between conventional teaching and the realities of medicine in resource-limited or extreme settings. Offer unique experiences that prepare students for electives, expeditions, and future careers in diverse medical fields. Create a community of like-minded students who share a passion for adventure, resilience, and pushing the boundaries of healthcare. Connect Surrey students with national networks, conferences, and opportunities in wilderness and extreme medicine.