In this module, we deliver 3–4 dynamic lectures covering high-impact topics every future clinician should know:

• Marine Hazards & Aquatic Physiology — Learn how underwater environments and marine life impact the human body, from stings and bites to environmental stressors.

• Decompression Sickness & Barotrauma — Understand the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and evidence-based management of the bends and pressure-related injuries.

• Medical Emergencies of Descent & Ascent — Explore what happens during rapid pressure changes and how these events present in real patients.

• Freediving Physiology & Related Emergencies (Optional) — Dive into breath-hold physiology and the unique medical considerations it presents.

Each lecture is thoughtfully designed to be concise (≤45 mins) yet rich with depth, perfect for students on holidays.

Whether you’re considering a future in emergency medicine, sports medicine, urgent care, general practice, or even expedition/outdoor medicine, this course gives you:

• Practical medical knowledge directly applicable to dive-related injuries and emergencies
• A strong foundation in undersea physiology you won’t get in standard curricula
• A complimentary Diving Medicine Manual with concise summaries of all core modules
• Flexible attendance, live in Dahab or participate online, during the week
• Content that’s accessible regardless of your diving experience or medical background

• A deeper understanding of how pressure, immersion, and the marine environment affect human physiology
• Confidence in medically evaluating and clearing patients for SCUBA diving
• Knowledge in identifying and managing common diving-related medical conditions
• Skills that set you apart in clinical rotations and future medical practice