Remote Healthcare Experiences: From Mali to the Scottish Highlands, Tales of Adventure and Challenges with Marcus Stevens
In this episode, we speak to our new World Extreme Medicine host Marcus Stevens. Marcus is a GP with a longstanding interest in expedition and remote medicine and years of experience working in a variety of resource poor settings. Whilst at medical school he was President of the Oxford Wilderness Medicine Society and in his final year completed his elective with Simien Mountains Mobile Medical Service in Ethiopia’s remote Simien Mountains, a charity for which he now serves as Vice President. In this episode we delve into the extraordinary world of remote medicine and the opportunities it offers. Marcus takes us on a journey through his own experiences, sharing fascinating tales from his time working in Mali, Scotland and Tibet. Marcus' passion for medical work outside traditional settings takes us to the heights of the Himalayas and the Ethiopian Highlands. We'll hear stories of braving the Sahara to drive to work in a thirty year old Land Cruiser, joining extreme medical expeditions, and being thrust into unexpected roles as an expedition doctor. Throughout these adventures Marcus emphasises the importance of solid medical training and the ability to adapt to different cultural practices.