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.
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
ISRMP founded by a coalition of remote medicine physicians and expedition medics.
First internationally recognized Remote Medicine certification program launched.
Expanded to 15 countries; established partnerships with WHO and ICRC.
Online education platform launched, enabling global access to certification.
Reached 5,000 certified professionals across 30 countries.
Surpassed 12,000 certified professionals; expanded to 42 countries worldwide.
Leadership
The Team Behind
ISRMP
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
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
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
Oversees ISRMP's international partnerships and regional offices. Former humanitarian medical coordinator with MSF and the International Red Cross.
Ready to Join the Global Standard?
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