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    Area of Science:

    • Expedition Medicine
    • Wilderness Medicine
    • High-Altitude Physiology

    Background:

    • The UK Armed Forces conducts adventurous training (AT) and medical research in remote environments.
    • Junior doctors require specialized training for expeditionary medical support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of Exercise HIMALAYAN SERPENT in educating junior doctors.
    • To assess participant satisfaction and perceived achievement of learning objectives.
    • To explore the feasibility of integrated medical training and research during AT.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel exercise, HIMALAYAN SERPENT, was designed for UK Armed Forces junior doctors.
    • The exercise focused on high-altitude and wilderness medicine principles.
    • Participant feedback was collected to evaluate the exercise's aims and objectives.

    Main Results:

    • The exercise provided valuable training in expeditionary medicine for junior doctors.
    • Participants' views indicated a positive reception to the integrated training and research components.
    • Exploration of the exercise's success in meeting its stated aims and objectives is detailed.

    Conclusions:

    • Exercise HIMALAYAN SERPENT successfully met its objectives for training junior doctors in high-altitude and wilderness medicine.
    • The findings support the integration of medical education, adventurous training, and research in military contexts.
    • This exercise serves as a model for future expeditionary medical training initiatives.