MEDICINE ON THE EDGE
Adventures for the soul - Education for the mind
About Us
Welcome to our World
Medicine on the Edge (MOTE) believes that you learn best when both your mind and body are stimulated. Our courses, workshops and conferences are designed to take you to the edge of knowledge and to the edge of adventure. We have events to cater for professionals working in the medical, dental, legal and education sectors . We can even design a program specifically tailored to meet the needs of your group.
Our Education
What we do
Our upcoming adventures combine high quality education in a fun and stimulating environment. Our courses are totally interactive and combine practical hands-on sessions with case discussions, evidence based reviews, networking opportunities and plenty of chances to ask questions. Come prepared to engage in vigorous debate on topics that are often linked to the environment we are travelling through.
Our History
Celebrating 14 Years
On The Edge Group started as Medicine On The Edge (MOTE) in 2007. We remain a small but dynamic organisation that aims to combine high quality education and training with a range of stimulating adventure based activities. This is based on our belief that you learn best and perform better when both your mind and body are stimulated. Now after a nearly 2 year COVID break we are back and looking forwards
The 2nd Update in Travel Medicine Workshop
CYCLING THE LOIRE VALLEY
Explore this magical region with us
Sept 1st - 8th, 2024
An 8 day adventure with enjoyable cycling coupled with a high quality CPD Program and an opportunity to reconnect with the MOTE family. After overwhelming positive feedback on the 1st Travel Medicine Workshop (back before we have heard of Covid) we will expand on these important themes. Therefore, we invite you to join us in 2024 for this small group workshop that will help you further develop your skills in a highly interactive environment. You will also get to experience this spectacular 280km valley in central France A spectacular region steeped in history, rich in emotion with historic villages, spectacular architecture, vineyards aplenty, orchards, amazing scenery and incredible food and wine.
The 2nd Update in Critical Thinking for Clinicians Workshop
GOLFING PORTUGAL
Join us Sept 14th - 21st, 2024
This event will combine our high quality CPD Program with the opportunity to golf some of Portugal's world class links. After receiving very positive feedback on our 1st Critical Thinking workshop in Portugal we are going to expand on these themes in 2024. Critical Thinking is the foundation of good clinical practice and we will look to help you further develop these skills in our small group, highly interactive workshop.
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If you have the time why not combine this trip with our Aeromedical Workshop to be held in France a week earlier.
SKIING
NOZAWA ONSEN
Some of Japan's finest snow
Dec 2024/Jan 2025 - Exact dates TBA
Enjoy our small group interactive workshops whilst also taking the opportunity to ski in one of Japan's finest ski resorts set in the historical onset town of Nozawa. Plenty of terrain to explore and great powder for those so inclined. Combine this with varied accomodation choices, wonderful dining options, a vibrant but not chaotic nightlife and access to both indoor and outdoor onsen and you have the makings of the perfect ski trip.
GOLFING MALAYSIA
CPD Golfing Adventure
Dates TBA
Your CPD program is complemented by access to some of Malaysia's finest golf courses. From the heart of Kuala Lumpur to the spectacular Desaru coast we will have you teeing off amongst some amazing views as you take on somme truly great golf courses. Coupled with luxury accomodation, incredible dining opportunities and our workshop on critical thinking and the clinician this will combine all the best elements of education and "soft" adventure.
INCA & SALCANTAY TRAIL
Our most popular high altitude trek
Dates TBA
We will return to the Inca Trail for a 7th time - and now we know when. As passes on the Inca Trail are limited and sell out many months in advance we are allowing a reasonably long lead in time for this trip in order to maximise your chances of successful registration.
The Inca Trail runs between the Sacred Valley of the Urumbamba River and the abandoned city of Machu Picchu. It is one of the most famous treks in the world. Although only 45km in length it manages to traverse a stunning and diverse mix of terrain before culminating in Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. Prior to reaching the Inca Trail we will traverse the Salcantay Trail taking you to a higher, more remote and truly spectacular part of the region.
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We plan to time our visit to coincide with the Festival of the Sun - South America's most famous Inca Festival.
CYCLING
GUADELOUPE
Caribbean CPD Cycling Adventure
Dates on hold till further notice
High quality CPD, cycling in the French Caribbean, Creole culture, incredible beaches - all in one of the most beautiful islands in the world. This will be a unique and unforgettable trip which will give you the opportunity to cycle in a place you may have not thought of before. The island boasts a rich cycling tradition having hosted many international events over the last 50 years. Spaces are very limited so an early booking is recommended once registration opens
