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CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine.

College of Remote and Offshore Medicine
Austere Medicine
Prolonged Field Care
Emergency Medicine
Austere Critical Care
Ukraine
Wilderness Medicine
Tropical Medicine
Military Medicine
Sepsis
Emergency Medical Services
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center
Trauma Care
Malaria
Corom
Remote Medicine
Austere Environments
Malta
Tanzania
Ultrasound
Ukraine Conflict

Hosted by Aebhric O'Kelly, a critical care paramedic and former Green Beret, CoROM Cast explores wilderness medicine, austere healthcare, tropical diseases, emergency medicine, and remote medical practice. Weekly discussions feature global experts on Prolonged Field Care, Austere Critical Care, disaster medicine, humanitarian response, military pre-hospital care, tropical medicine, expedition heal... more

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This week, Aebhric O’Kelly is joined by Rob Schembri, a Canadian critical care paramedic with Ornge, Ontario’s air ambulance service, and a student on CoROM’s MSc in Austere Critical Care.

Rob discusses his journey through critical care paramedicine... more

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In this episode of the CoROM Podcast, Aebhric O'Kelly speaks with Kevin Fox, a Belgian EMT, maritime security professional and recent graduate of CoROM's BSc in Remote Paramedic Practice.

Kevin's journey into medicine began following the 2016 Brusse... more

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In this episode of CoROM Conversations, Bill Vasios is joined by Dr Bob Dichiera, a retired US Army veteran with experience in operational medicine, primary care and orthopaedic surgery, and an associate professor at East Carolina University's PA pro... more

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This week, Aebhric O'Kelly speaks with Dr Travis Kaufman and they explore his 25-year US Army career, his transition from combat engineer and military diver to Physician Assistant (PA), and five years providing medical support through the White House... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Fox
Bachelor's Remote Paramedic Practice graduate from Belgium
Belgium
Episode: 215-BSc Remote Paramedic Practice graduate Kevin Fox
Bob Dichiera
Retired US Army veteran with a history in operational medicine, primary care and orthopedic surgery
East Carolina PA program; orthopedic surgeon
Episode: 214-Remote Orthopaedics with Dr Bob Dichiera
Travis Kaufman
Retired PA, former White House Medical Unit clinician, humanitarian and military medical responder
White House Medical Unit / US Army
Episode: 213-From the White House to Ukraine: Lessons in Austere Medicine with Dr Travis Kaufman
David Page
Frontline paramedicine veteran, EMS education, EMS accreditation, and researcher
IPR, UCLA, NAEMT collaborations
Episode: 212-What makes a paramedic? With David Page
Jason Jarvis
PhD candidate in Tropical Medicine; former US Army Special Forces medic
First Special Forces Group (Seattle) / CoROM collaborator
Episode: 211-CaBAMiquine One Dose Malaria Treatment?
Christoffer Mäkitalo
Nurse anesthetist from Sweden
Swedish Civil Defence Agency; Swedish Army
Episode: 210-Lessons from Northern Sweden and Ukraine
Mark Hannaford
CEO and founder of World Extreme Medicine
World Extreme Medicine
Episode: 208-WEM with Prof Mark Hannaford
Bill Vasios
PA, PhD in education
Not explicitly stated in episode
Episode: 207-OTC Drugs for Austere Primary Care
Luca Alfadi
Co-founder of World Extreme Medicine Fund, advanced paramedic
World Extreme Medicine Fund
Episode: 206-World Extreme Medicine Fund with Luca Alfatti

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Aebhric O'Kelly
Host of CoROM Cast with extensive background as a critical care paramedic and military medic; central figure in coordinating and presenting topics across wilderness, austere, and remote medicine.

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215-BSc Remote Paramedic Practice graduate Kevin Fox
Q: So, looking back over three years, what made you decide to enroll in our Bachelor's program? What other options did you look at?
Kevin explains choosing the European Bachelor's degree for its recognition, cost, and ability to pursue further postgraduate options, emphasizing professional development and European quality of education.
212-What makes a paramedic? With David Page
Q: Why might a degree-based program not guarantee field readiness?
Because curricula vary widely, hours and focus areas differ, and real-world competence depends on hands-on experience, not just the number of years in school, making standardized competency essential for safe practice.
212-What makes a paramedic? With David Page
Q: What is the key distinction between certification and licensure in this ecosystem?
Certification provides a standardized test and verification of competency for a given level, while licensure is a governmental recognition to practice; IPR aims to establish a baseline framework, leaving licensure decisions to local authorities.
212-What makes a paramedic? With David Page
Q: How does IPR define paramedicine and determine competency across different countries?
IPR builds a core body of knowledge through international collaboration, then validates competencies via focus groups and expert input from multiple nations, creating a scalable, impartial standard that can be adapted while allowing local boards to recognize and implement it.
210-Lessons from Northern Sweden and Ukraine
Q: What is the day-to-day reality for a pre-hospital nurse in northern Sweden?
Most shifts involve long distances, few calls, and operating largely as a problem-solver in isolation where neighbors or local resources assist; we balance rapid transport with on-scene treatment and often provide treatment-and-release options when appropriate.

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A practical, field-minded show that centers on wilderness, austere, and resource-limited medicine. Across episodes, listeners hear real-world strategies for pre-hospital care, prolonged field care, and disaster response from highly specialized clinicians, military medics, humanitarian workers, and educators who operate in remote environments. Topics frequently cover casualty care protocols, medical training for frontline responders, supply-chain challenges, and the ethics and logistics of delivering care where resources are scarce. A distinctive strength is its blend of clinical detail with operational insights—from triage and evacuation considerations to pedagogy and program development for austere medicine training—giving listeners a clea... more

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