ISRMP global medical team

About ISRMP

Raising the Global
Standard of Care

Our Mission

Medicine Without
Boundaries

The International Society of Remote Medical Professionals exists to ensure that every medical professional working in remote, austere, or resource-limited environments is equipped with the highest standard of training and certification.

Founded in 1993, ISRMP has grown from a small network of expedition physicians into the world's foremost authority on remote medical education — setting curriculum standards, issuing internationally recognized certifications, and building a global community of practice that spans 42 countries.

ISRMP field training in action

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Global Reach

Operating across 42 countries, we set the international benchmark for remote medical education and professional standards.

Rigorous Standards

Every ISRMP certification is built on evidence-based protocols, peer-reviewed curriculum, and real-world field validation.

Community of Practice

Our 12,000+ certified professionals form a global network of expertise, sharing knowledge and advancing the field together.

Lifelong Learning

We support professionals throughout their careers with continuing education, recertification, and advanced specialization pathways.

Our Journey

Three Decades of
Global Impact

1993

ISRMP founded by a coalition of remote medicine physicians and expedition medics.

1998

First internationally recognized Remote Medicine certification program launched.

2004

Expanded to 15 countries; established partnerships with WHO and ICRC.

2010

Online education platform launched, enabling global access to certification.

2016

Reached 5,000 certified professionals across 30 countries.

2022

Surpassed 12,000 certified professionals; expanded to 42 countries worldwide.

Leadership

The Team Behind
ISRMP

Dr. James Harrington, President & CEO

Dr. James Harrington

President & CEO

A pioneer in remote medicine with 25+ years of field experience across six continents. Former WHO advisor on emergency medical systems in resource-limited settings.

Dr. Amara Osei-Bonsu, Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Amara Osei-Bonsu

Chief Medical Officer

Specialist in wilderness and expedition medicine. Led ISRMP curriculum development for over a decade and has trained medical teams on every inhabited continent.

Prof. David Nakamura, Director of Education

Prof. David Nakamura

Director of Education

Academic leader and researcher in remote healthcare delivery. Author of three textbooks on austere environment medicine and over 60 peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Sofia Reyes, Director of Global Operations

Dr. Sofia Reyes

Director of Global Operations

Oversees ISRMP's international partnerships and regional offices. Former humanitarian medical coordinator with MSF and the International Red Cross.

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