Simply Ski and CPD

Simply Ski and CPD is a unique 5-day course designed for medical professionals who want to combine a love for the mountains with continuing their professional development. Hosted in Morzine in the French Alps, participants stay at a fully catered luxury chalet complete with a hot tub and enjoy free days for skiing while attending educational evening lectures on expedition and mountain medicine.

The course structure comprises one day of pre-departure lectures delivered online, followed by four days of practical activities in Morzine. Each day participants are free to pursue their choice of winter activities in the mornings, with private bus transfers (a short 3-minute drive) provided to the ski lifts. The Portes du Soleil area offers a range of activities including alpine and cross country skiing, ice skating, snow shoeing, sledging, and winter hiking. In the evenings, attendees join participants from the Winter Leadership and Expedition Course for five educational and inspirational lectures focused on Expedition Medicine and Mountain Medicine, providing a total of 10 hours of CPD.

The course faculty includes Dr. Jon Dallimore, Dr. Lucy Obolensky, Dr. Lucy Sykes, and Dr. Jonna Williamson. Attendees are also invited to present their own research, passion projects, or educational updates; submissions can be made by emailing hello@endeavourmedical.co.uk with a synopsis of the proposed topic, to be selected by mid-December. All Endeavour courses are directly aligned to the professional capabilities within UK Foundation Training and postgraduate specialty training curricula, covering clinical assessment and prioritisation, complexity and uncertainty, communication skills, holistic planning, fitness for practice (well-being), ethical and legal principles, health promotion, illness prevention, and leadership. Faculty are familiar with principles of good supervision and training and can complete work-based assessments undertaken during the course (including CEX and CBD).

Eligibility includes healthcare professionals or healthcare students from the UK and the global community, or candidates who have completed certified First Aid Training. No specific ski or winter skills are required; an interest in trying outdoor activities in the mountains is encouraged. Participants should have an interest in expedition medicine and extreme environments, and an adventurous spirit.

The course cost is £795 for the full 5-day course. Accommodation in a fully catered luxury chalet (including food and alcohol) and private bus transfers to the ski lifts are included. Not included are flights, airport transfers, ski passes, ski equipment, and snacks. An optional extra night in the chalet on Friday 24th January is available for €100. The chalet is located between Morzine and Les Gets with easy access to ski slopes.