Wilderness and Expedition Medicine
Southampton Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Society = SWEMS! We run talks, scenario sessions and teaching events themed around Wilderness (jungle, deep sea, desert, polar) medicine, but are most well-known for our group walks and camping trips which in the past year took us to areas of natural beauty such as Brecon, Snowdonia, the South Downs and Dorset. We have a huge mix of experience when it comes to outdoorsy stuff/wilderness medicine, so our camping trips and teaching sessions are very relaxed and cater to all levels and backgrounds. We are a small but welcoming society who love the outdoors both for its beauty and the chats and friendships which happen within. If you love walking in the natural world with genuinely genuine people then SWEMS is for you, and we will welcome you with open arms and muddy boots.
We are a society who enjoy taking medicine outdoors. We arrange workshops, local hikes and weekend camping trips which aim to help students develop their medical skills outside of the hospital environment, while being part of a fun, social and inclusive society. We cover a wide range of topics including mountain, jungle, polar, desert and ocean medicine. Our local walks help our members to explore and learn to navigate the stunning New Forest and South Downs national parks, whilst our weekend trips take us further afield to test our outdoor skills, and escape university life, in places such as the Brecon Beacons, the Peak District and the South Dorset coast.Come and join our enthusiastic society for all years and abilities where we hope you will meet like-minded people, make new memories and have great adventures!
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Wilderness and Expedition Medicine this year are:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
President
Welfare Sec
Away Trips Sec
Away Trips Sec
Away Trips Sec
Away Trips Sec
Day Trips and Scenarios Sec
Day Trips and Scenarios Sec
Day Trips and Scenarios Sec
Day Trips and Scenarios Sec
Day Trips and Scenarios Sec
Kit Sec
Ordinary Member
President
President
President
Social Sec
Social Sec
Social Sec
Social Sec
Treasurer
Treasurer
Treasurer
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Wilderness and Expedition Medicine, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEMS Year Membersip | FREE | 01/09/2025 - 01/09/2026 | This membership makes you an official SWEMS member. This membership is a requirement for any away trips you come on and allows you to vote at our AGM. |
Products
Available products to purchase for Wilderness and Expedition Medicine
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
Download ConstitutionHealth & Safety
All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Wilderness and Expedition Medicine are available to view below
- Bluebell Walk RA (03/03/2025)
- Risk Assessment for Dorset Away Trip (19/03/2025)
- Risk Assessment for Away trip to Pembrokeshire (07/05/2025)
- Actual 2024-25 generic risk assesment (08/05/2025)
- Brecon Beacons Away trip Risk Assessment (13/10/2025)
- 25-26 Generic Risk Assessment V2 (13/10/2025)
- Southern Trials Risk Assessment (31/10/2025)
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below: