Instructors – AEMED

Our Instructors

We have instructors with home bases spanning four continents, and have delivered training further afield than that.

We organise our provision into 4 regions: The Americas, Asia, EMEA, and Oceania.

Some of our instructors are nomadic types and spend parts of their year in exotic climes. Many of our instructors are available to travel upon request.

Most instructors do not cover all faculties. To find an instructor near you that covers what you seek, find or host a course.

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Americas
Asia
Europe, Middle East, & Africa
Oceania

Dion Maciver

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Elise Er

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Jon B. Christensen

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Faheem Aizat Bin Kamsan

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Agnes Chong

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Jos Wittevrongel

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Phil Austen-Smith

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Lim Yi Ting

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Soo Beng Yee

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Ong Wee Chee

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Chan Zi Lie

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Song Min Kim

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Shaliza Manmohan

Instructor Trainer
Ryan Chew

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Lee Caulfied-Marsh

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Rishaini A/P Elengovan

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Mario Wild

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Francis “Gitz” Canete

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Darlene F. Ongkili

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Derik Ng

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Ben Swindlehurst

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Allan Fiddler

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Alex Lithgow

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Nikhil Paul

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Gurjeet Singh

Instructor Trainer
Damien Santer

Instructor Assessor

Dion Maciver

Instructor

Name	Dion Maciver
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Vietnam
Region	Hanoi
Medical Qualifications	Nil
Practice Level	First Responder
Certifications	AFR
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine
Bio	Dion, a seasoned outdoor professional with over 25 years of experience, has worked across various countries including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Nepal, UK, China, Mongolia, and Vietnam. With a deep passion for the outdoors and ensuring safety during adventures, Dion brings a wealth of knowledge and diverse skills to his instructional sessions. His extensive background encompasses outdoor education, multi-day expeditions, professional ski patrol, backcountry ski touring, heli-skiing, white water rafting and safety kayaking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, alpine climbing, trekking, camping, and long-distance triathlon. This broad range of experience has equipped Dion with a comprehensive understanding of how to handle diverse and complex medical situations that arise in outdoor environments. Currently residing in Vietnam with his wife and two children, Dion runs courses and provides event support regionally and beyond.

Elise Er

Instructor

Name	Elise Er
Pronouns	She/Her
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Klang Valley
Medical Qualifications	MBBS, University Malaya 2011 MASTER OF MEDICINE (EMERGENCY MEDICINE), UKM 2020
Practice Level	Emergency Physician
Certifications	IANTD Technical Cave Diver PADI Divemaster
Faculties	Austere Medicine
Bio	Dr. Elise Er is a highly experienced emergency physician with a passion for wilderness medicine. With 13 years of medical experience, including 11 years in emergency medicine, she has worked in diverse settings, from rural to urban hospitals in Malaysia. Dr. Er's love for the outdoors extends to her hobbies, which include scuba diving, hiking, camping, and caving. As a certified technical cave diver (IANTD) and divemaster (PADI), she combines her medical expertise with a deep understanding of outdoor environments. Dr. Er is currently the vice president of AHDMA (Asian Hyperbaric and Diving Medical Association) and an instructor for BLS and ACLS under AHA (American Heart Association). She has conducted numerous life support and dive medicine courses, sharing her knowledge with both civilian and medical professional audiences.

Jon B. Christensen

Instructor

Name	Jon B Christensen
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	United States
Region	Washington
Medical Qualifications	DMSc, PA-C, CCP-C, TP-C, FAWM, FEWM, DiMM
Practice Level	PA
Certifications
Faculties	Austere Medicine
Bio	Dr. Jon B. Christensen is an adjunct Professor at the University of Lynchburg and a 2022 graduate of their DMSc program, receiving the inaugural Emergency Management Global Health Leadership award. He earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from the University of Nebraska, graduated from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program in 2001, and recent alumnus of the University of Oxford Executive Leadership Programme (Saïd Business School). He retired from the military after serving 32 years, where he was an early pioneer of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Prolonged Field Care (PFC) training. He has earned numerous awards, including the Legion of Merit, inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit, and was named the European Physician Assistant of the Year ‘16. Dr. Christensen is the former Program Director of the NATO Special Operations Combat Medic course and the Ukrainian Paramedic Transition Program. He served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) as both an operator and a physician assistant while holding additional duties as an Aeromedical PA (Flight Surgeon) and Hyperbaric Medical Officer (HMO). He has served on multitudinous ARSOF - counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, humanitarian, disaster, and combat missions, earning both the Combat & Expert Field Medical and Infantryman Badges. He has taught global health and wilderness medicine on five continents. His most recent role includes working as a remote medical provider for the indigenous population in the Aleutian Islands and continuously working overseas in high-threat and remote areas. Dr. Christensen is a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM -Matterhorn Award), serves on the FAWM committee for the Wilderness Medical Society, is a Fellow of Extreme and Wilderness Medicine (FEWM), and earned the Diploma in Mountain Medicine (DiMM). He has been awarded the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Emergency Medicine (CAQ-EM), certified as a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C), Tactical Paramedic (TP-C), and S.E.R.E. – Level C instructor. He is also an affiliated facility for the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine (CoROM), the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (TCCC/PHTLS), and the University College Cork, Ireland.

Faheem Aizat Bin Kamsan

Instructor

Name	Faheem Aizat Bin Kamsan
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Singapore
Region	Singapore
Medical Qualifications	Paramedic (Level 3)
Practice Level	BLS
Certifications	AFR, BLS
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine
Bio

Agnes Chong

Instructor

Name	Agnes Chong
Pronouns	She/Her
Home Base	Singapore
Region	Singapore
Medical Qualifications	Nil
Practice Level	BLS
Certifications	BLS, AFR
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine
Bio	Agnes Chong is a highly experienced Certified First Aider with over 20 years of practice, based in Singapore. She holds a Certificate of Appointment as Chief Instructor for Occupational First Aid (OFA), Standard First Aid (SFA), Child First Aid (CFA), and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) courses. Agnes obtained her WSQ Advanced Certificate or equivalent, and she achieved the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) in 2017. With over a decade of experience as a trainer and chief instructor, Agnes brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role, ensuring high-quality first aid training programs.

Jos Wittevrongel

Instructor

Name	Jos Wittevrongel
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Belgium
Region	Bruges
Medical Qualifications	Nil
Practice Level	BLS
Certifications	BLS
Faculties	First Aid
Bio	Over the years, Jos has held several roles in British Scouting including being a Leader for young people from 4 to 18 and working with adult volunteers. Jos also holds a few roles in training both First Aid and other disciplines. This includes assessing learning and residential activities and managing some teams. After many years of receiving first aid training at Scouts, he decided to take it up a notch and become a BLS-I Instructor. His goal is to train both adults and Young Leaders within the Scout Movement. He is located in Belgium but regularly stays in Malaysia for extended periods of time with his family. “As a Leader, seeing young people grow from Beavers to Cubs to Scouts to Explorers to Young Leaders to Leaders, being part of helping others, is simply amazing. The Young People still surprise me every day, every meeting…” He is married to Irina Krishnan who is also active in Scouting and together, they have 3 children.

Phil Austen-Smith

Instructor

Name	Phil Austen-Smith
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	UK
Region	Hampshire
Medical Qualifications	FREC4
Practice Level	AM
Certifications	SALM (Safe administration Life saving Medicine) Qual safe 2023 > RTACC (Rescue Trauma & Critical Care) 2023 ILS refresher 2023 L3 CERAD (Certificate Emergency Response Advanced Driving) Ambulance (Future Quals accreditation) 2022 NEBOSH National General Certificate Health and Safety Management 2021 > Level 4 FREC (UK Qualsafe accreditation) 2021 PTLLS L3 / Award in Education and Training (RQF) 2021 Child Psychology First Aid – KAYA Humanitarian learning academy / Hpass(online) Psychological First Aid - Johns Hopkins Public health school, USA. Current (online) Wilderness First Responder (WFR) 2019 - 2022 Medicine in remote areas (MIRA) 2016 PADI / SSI OW Scuba Diving (Specialty including Night, Drift, Deep and Wreck) instructor PADI O2 instructor PADI Nitrox instructor ASSET (dive) Technician PADI Cavern certified Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster - Harvard Medical School, USA (online) 2020 Safeguarding / Humanitarian sector KAYA Humanitarian learning academy / Hpass (online) 2020 International Security Management – Erasmus University Rotterdam (online) – 2020 Risk Management - Outdoor and experiential programs risk management Viristar, USA 2020 (online) IADOE (International Award Duke of Edinburgh) Supervisor and Assessor MCA (Malaysian climbing association) Level ONE sport climber instructor MCA (Malaysian Climbing association) Level ONE & TWO high ropes instructor BCU 3* Open water Kayak certified BMC Mountain Leader / Summer trained
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine
Bio	Phil is an experienced, intuitive and emotionally well-developed professional individual with strong leadership qualities. Three decades (plus) of work experience largely focused around people, problem solving, logistics, challenging situations and scenarios, including but not limited to, UK based Policing International expeditions, open water dive instruction and more recently UK based emergency Ambulance medical professional, (current). Phil served with Dorset Police for a total of nineteen years (including sabbatical period) consistently delivering each role undertaken at an exemplary standard. Roles included frontline response, and non-uniform CID based intelligence detective operational roles, counter terror search and tutor / mentor and roles subject to security clearance regarding disclosure. I retired from Policing in 2018 to pursue other career aspirations. He worked extensively overseas, both in the South East Asian region, Indonesia as a dive instructor, Malaysia as Expedition Director, facilitating world class education / youth developmental outdoor programs, and the Middle East, Sultanate of Oman) with a Safety and Logistics management role, facilitating high end remote Desert / Mountain experiences for a global VIP cliental demographic. He is an experienced field professional who operates comfortably in a range of contrasting global terrains and austere environments.

Lim Yi Ting

Instructor

Name	Lim Yi Ting
Pronouns	She/Her
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Klang Valley
Medical Qualifications	Nurse
Practice Level	First Responder
Certifications	BLS, ACLS, AFR
Faculties	First AId Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine
Bio

Soo Beng Yee

Instructor

Name	Soo Beng Yee
Pronouns	She/Her
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Klang Valley
Medical Qualifications	Nurse
Practice Level	First Responder
Certifications	AFR, BLS
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine
Bio	Soo has over a decade of nurse experience across intensive care, emergency and school nursing. Her passion for for sharing awareness of life saving skills lead her to complete TTT certification under HRDC Malaysia. Through her involvement with school nursing and as a contract medic with X3SI in Malaysia, Soo has gained experience in standby and expedition medicine, supporting school trips to remote locations. It was this experience that created the opportunity for her to gain her AFR certification.

Ong Wee Chee

Instructor

Name	Ong Wee Chee
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Singapore
Region	Singapore
Medical Qualifications	EN, Paramedic (Lvl 3)
Practice Level	CC-AM
Certifications	ACLS, PALS, HMLS
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine Prehospital Care Emergency Medicine
Bio	An extremely versatile Senior Paramedic with over a decade of work experience in Singapore and Malaysia. He has held various scopes, including as a frontline paramedic, a paramedic mentor, a clinical instructor and a manager such as Quality Assurance, Business Development and EMS Manager. He also volunteers with Singapore Red Cross for local and overseas disaster response.

Chan Zi Lie

Instructor

Name	Chan Zi Lie
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Klang Valley
Medical Qualifications	Nil
Practice Level	AM
Certifications	AFR, WFR
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine
Bio	Zi Lie Chan has a background in various medical training programs, including Wilderness & Austere First Responder certification from AEMED and Advanced First Aid from the Malaysian Red Crescent, Zi Lie possesses extensive knowledge in providing immediate assistance in critical situations. Currently working as the Assistant Manager of Contact Centre Operations Support at TM Technology Sdn. Bhd., Zi Lie also holds prominent positions within the humanitarian field. Serving as the Chairman of the Disaster Response & Ambulance Service Committee for the Kuala Lumpur Red Crescent and the National Commissioner for Scouting Development at The Scout Association of Malaysia, Zi Lie has demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to serving the community. Furthermore, Zi Lie's experience extends to hands-on emergency patient care during sports events and scout camps. With a strong background in the wilderness and austere environments, Zi Lie has participated in sea scout programs on various islands and led expeditions to Mount Rajah. Zi Lie's teaching expertise includes delivering first aid courses for the Malaysian Red Crescent and Scout Association of Malaysia, as well as swimming and kayaking instruction. With a wealth of life experience in outdoor leadership, administrative roles, and a Master's degree in Education Psychology, Zi Lie is well-prepared to excel as an instructor. Zi Lie's desire to share knowledge and develop others stems from a genuine dedication to helping individuals become better versions of themselves.

Song Min Kim

Instructor

Name	Song Min Kim
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Thailand
Region	Chiang Mai
Medical Qualifications	Masters in Medical Science (MMS)
Practice Level	AM
Certifications	Physician Associate Certified (PA-C), EMT-B, AFR
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine Prehospital Care Emergency Medicine
Bio	Song Min Kim is an Emergency Medicine Physician Associate with a Masters in Medical Science. He also possesses certifications as an EMT-B and Wilderness First Responder. Outside of work, Song Min is an outdoor enthusiast, engaging in activities such as rock climbing, hiking, and soccer.

Shaliza Manmohan

Instructor Trainer

Name	Shaliza Manmohan
Pronouns	She/Her
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Klang Valley
Medical Qualifications	BMedSc, BHlthSc(Hons 1st), MD
Practice Level	MD
Certifications	CC-AM, BLS, ACLS
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine Prehospital Care Emergency Medicine
Bio	Dr Shaliza Manmohan was conferred the degrees of Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Health Science (1st Class Honours) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) by the University of Adelaide, Australia, and Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine in collaboration with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her lifelong journey of learning that led her to the practice of medicine also piqued her interest in education and advocacy. Having trained in Emergency Medicine in Borneo Malaysia and practised through the pandemic, Shaliza became acutely aware of the low awareness of pre-hospital care in the community, especially in emergency situations. Making the decision to leave public practice, Shaliza joined X3SI with the mission of improving the quality of pre-hospital education and care in the region, creating more awareness of the importance of first aid and prehospital care in communities, and empowering the general public to help reduce the impact of potentially life-threatening emergencies that they might come across in their every day lives. “Being a doctor isn’t just about the hands-on saving of lives; equally important is the raising of awareness and sharing of knowledge beyond the walls of the hospital, that will save or improve the lives of many.”

Ryan Chew

Instructor

Name	Ryan Chew
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Kuala Lumpur
Medical Qualifications	Nil
Practice Level	First Responder
Certifications	Austere First Responder (AEMED) CERT – FireMarshall AHA – BLS certified PADI Dive Master SEAOPS 1-Star Sea Kayaking Certification Leave No Trace awareness
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine
Bio	Ryan graduated with a diploma in culinary arts from Sunway University and started working in the outdoor field back in 2019. From an early age, Ryan always had an interest towards the outdoors and had been slowly exposing himself towards different types of outdoor sports such as diving, rock climbing, cycling and many more. That curiosity slowly grew until he became a certified dive master by PADI where he gained from the Perhentian Islands after graduating his SPM education and began leading dive trips. Yet more, he finally found his forte’ through the youth development residential programs where he worked with different companies across Malaysia and gained his credentials and expertise in the field. Today, Ryan combines his knowledge and experiences from the kitchen to the outdoors by making wonderful backwoodsman meals whenever he gets a chance. He was also the head judge for the SEAL challenge backwoodsman competition back in 2019. Today, Ryan shares his skills and coaches the youth on character development and camping skills.

Lee Caulfied-Marsh

Instructor

Name	Lee Caulfield-Marsh
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Australia
Region	Queensland
Medical Qualifications	Graduate certificate in Healthcare in Remote and extreme environments (University of Tasmania)
Practice Level	CC-AM
Certifications	JAROPS HEMS, AHLS, AWLS,
Faculties	Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine
Bio	Senior Advance Care Paramedic (ACP2) AHPRA Registered (Australia) and IHCD Paramedic HCPC (UK) Dip. Paramedicine with the Institute of Healthcare Development (IHCD UK) Grad Cert. Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environments (UTas) Lee has spent over 20 years as a frontline Paramedic in both the UK and Australia in roles ranging from IHCD Paramedic, Solo Rapid Response Paramedic, HEMS Aircrew Paramedic with Essex Air Ambulance, Major and Multiple Causality Incidents Trainer, and CBRNe Decontamination Team Leader and Instructor in the UK, before emigrating to Australia in 2010 working as an ACP2 Paramedic for metro and regional crews in Queensland, and as a Solo Responder Paramedic working in rural, remote and isolated areas of Queensland, including K’Gari (Fraser Island), often dealing with complex trauma and medical conditions in a resource poor austere environment, whilst having to navigate challenging terrain, beach access and weather conditions, and working with air and sea operations and retrieval. He has also been a member of the Special Response Team and was deployed on disaster mitigation to Rockhampton in 2017 for TC Debbie. For his role in this he was awarded the National Medal with TC Debbie bar. With a keen interest in the outdoors, and in expedition and wilderness medicine and training, Lee has been able to combine his passions by studying these disciplines further, including recently completing a Grad Cert in Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environments, and certifying in Advanced Wilderness Life Support, and Advanced Hazmat Life Support Instruction. He has also performed humanitarian work as a Medic in Nepal post-earthquake recovery, and as a Medic for a team dealing with eco conservation in Malaysia, and has given guest talks to several organisations on topics such as Survival, Wilderness and Disaster Medicine, and Tropical Jungle Field Medicine. Before his journey to paramedicine, Lee spent some time in the British Military, then later working as a freelance photographer for some press photo agencies, and as a college technician and lecturer teaching photography and media skills.

Rishaini A/P Elengovan

Instructor

Name	Rishaini Elengovan
Pronouns	She/Her
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Sabah
Medical Qualifications	MD
Practice Level	MD
Certifications	BLS
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine
Bio	Rishaini Elengovan, a Malaysian citizen with a Degree of Medicine (MD), has completed extensive training in emergency patient care. Her experience includes housemanship at Queen Elizabeth Hospital I & II and Sabah Women and Children Hospital Likas (SWACH) from 2018 to 2020, followed by district training in Sipitang from 2020 to 2021. Currently, she works at Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah, where she continues to gain valuable experience in university hospital settings. Rishaini has practical experience in wilderness rescue through her involvement in medical standby at trail running events. This experience has honed her ability to respond effectively to emergencies in remote and challenging environments, showcasing her commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in outdoor settings. Her passion for teaching is evident through her involvement in informal teaching during Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions and case discussions for over 4 years. Rishaini is deeply involved in community health programs, providing health talks to various groups, including medical and non-medical personnel, university staff, and the public. She has taken a leadership role in organizing these programs in both urban and rural areas over the past 2 years, developing a nuanced understanding of community health needs and effective strategies for health promotion and education. Beyond her medical practice, Rishaini actively participates in community programs and sports events, enriching her understanding of community dynamics and highlighting her dedication to fostering community well-being and resilience.

Mario Wild

Instructor

Name	Mario Wild
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Thailand
Region	Chiang Mai
Medical Qualifications	Nil
Practice Level	First Responder
Certifications	AFR (AEMED) RRS (Rescue 3)
Faculties	First AId Austere Medicine
Bio	I grew up in the Austrian alps and have had a yearning for the outdoors ever since. My background is mechanical engineering and I have been a member of the Austrian Mountain Rescue for over 20 years. For the past 25 years, I have done whatever I can to be involved in climbing, caving, rescue and the outdoors. I have been actively involved in teaching climbing, in both an outdoor and indoor setting since 2004. I currently oversee all technical systems, company life safety equipment and maintenance as well as teaching CWI (Climbing Wall Instructor) courses and instruct Rescue 3 course. Currently I am the Director of Technical Services at Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures, Progression. Outdoor educator and facilitator with significant experience working with youth. I am particularly interested in assisting students to develop self awareness and enhance their ability to lead themselves and others by stepping outside their comfort zone. I am an avid climber and adventurer with extensive experience in many different environments. I enjoy sharing this experience with students and helping them enhance their respect for the environment. Favourite Outdoor Activities: Climbing, Caving, Long Distance Trail Running, Hiking, Riding Motorbikes.

Francis “Gitz” Canete

Instructor

Name	Francis "Gitz" Canete
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Hong Kong
Region	Hong Kong Island
Medical Qualifications	BSN
Practice Level	First Responder
Certifications	WALS, AFR+W
Faculties	Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine
Bio	Originally from the Philippines, Gitz grew up playing in the waters of one of the islands of Cebu. After qualifying as a registered nurse, he chose to move to the outdoor industry, working as a PADI Dive Master and BSAC Open Water Instructor in order to share his love of exploring the sea. Gitz expanded his outdoor expertise and now has qualifications and significant experience leading many other adventure activities including stand up paddle-boarding, kayaking, mountaineering, rock climbing, and mountain biking. In 2022, Gitz became an Instructor for AEMED. Teaching wilderness and austere medicine allows him to leverage his formal qualifications in healthcare in outdoor and adventurous settings and combine them with his love of the outdoors and passion for experiential education.

Darlene F. Ongkili

Instructor

Name	Darlene F. Ongkili
Pronouns	She/Her
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Sabah
Medical Qualifications	MB BCh BAO, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND MEmMed (Master of Emergency Medicine), University of Malaya
Practice Level	Emergency Physician
Certifications	BLS, ALS, TLS, AFR
Faculties	Austere Medicine Prehospital Care Emergency Medicine
Bio	Dr. Darlene Flavius Ongkili is an accomplished Emergency Physician with a wealth of experience spanning various healthcare settings. Currently serving at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia since June 2018, she brings over a decade of expertise to her role. Darlene's journey in emergency medicine began as a Medical Officer at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where she honed her skills from February 2011 to March 2013. She then transitioned to the Emergency Department of Sabah Women and Children Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, solidifying her commitment to providing high-quality care in challenging environments from March 2013 to May 2014. Her passion for emergency medicine led her to pursue further specialization, undertaking the role of an Emergency Medicine Trainee at the prestigious University of Malaya Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from June 2014 to May 2018. During this time, she deepened her knowledge and expertise, earning a Master's degree in Emergency Medicine (M.EmMed). Darlene's dedication to enhancing patient care extends beyond clinical practice. She is a certified instructor in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Trauma Life Support (TLS), and Advanced First Responder (AFR). Her commitment to education is evident in her teaching experience, having instructed in Basic Life Support since 2012, Advanced Life Support since 2013, and Trauma Life Support since 2018. With a solid foundation in medicine from her Bachelor's degree in Medicine (BMedSc MB BCh BAO) from University College Cork, Darlene continues to be a driving force in emergency medicine, embodying a blend of clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a commitment to education. Darlene is a native Sabahan and is married with four children.

Derik Ng

Instructor

Name	Derik
Pronouns	Ng
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Kuala Lumpur
Medical Qualifications	Nil
Practice Level	First Responder
Certifications	CPR & AED Instructor (AEMED) Austere First Responder (AEMED) Leave No Trace Trainer (LNT) PADI – Advanced Open Water Diver Competent Crew Sailing (AYA) Kayak 1 Star Instructor (SeaOPS) Waterfront Lifeguard (AHA) – American Heart Association
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine
Bio	Derik is a passionate outdoorsman with his interest of the outdoors starting at the early age of 7 when he learnt mountain biking. He soon developed a love for other outdoor activities such as for hiking, kayaking, diving and was a young prodigy in the competitive rock- climbing scene. Introduced to the rock climbing scene at the age of 13, Derik began to compete the following year and racked his first podium finish in 2011. He soon cemented his reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the world of competitive rock- climbing when he established himself as one of the youngest competitors to be ranked in many prestigious national competitions. These included Pumpfest Singapore, PJ International Climbing Fair, Climbfest Putrajaya and Boulders Competition Wisconsin USA. The highlight of his climbing career and his most notable achievement was when he was chosen to be part of the team representing Malaysia to compete in the IFSC Asia Youth World Championships 2016. Derik also gained invaluable experiences and understanding of management and outdoor education during his undergraduate years in Wisconsin, USA, where he had the opportunity to engage with many outdoor companies (Crystalaire Adventures, Camp Lookout, Sett Recreational, Hoofers Mountaineering). Apart from his experiences in the United States, Derik was also the Assistant Race Director of Adventure Race World Series (ARWS) 2019 in Malaysia which contributed towards his growth of his management and decision-making abilities. His experiences and passion towards the outdoors alongside his degree in Economics continually makes him strive forward, ultimately leading him to co-found Morph Outdoors. Derik believes in the importance of outdoor education because it has the power to change the way people treat each other and mother nature. He wants and looks forward to sharing his experiences and knowledge in his effort to make a positive change.

Ben Swindlehurst

Instructor

Name	Ben Swindlehurst
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	USA
Region	Wyoming
Medical Qualifications	Combat Medic (US Army)
Practice Level	Critical Care Austere Medic
Certifications	EMT, BLS, PHTLS, CC-AM, Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
Faculties	Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine
Bio	Ben grew up hunting, hiking, and spending most of my time in the wild lands of eastern Oregon and Idaho. After high school he mainly worked on cattle ranches in the high desert and mountains of southeast Oregon until he was 23. He then spent a couple years in the Army National Guard, and transferred to active duty in 1996. For his 24 year career in the Army, he was a combat medic, gaining a vast amount of experience in austere medicine. From treating injured personnel in wilderness environments, to several years treating combat casualties on the ground, his skills are deeply imbedded. Also, during his career, he trained medical and non-medical personnel from around the world in combat and trauma medicine. He is also a certified survival instructor, ready to teach the skills to survive and thrive in a wilderness environment.

Allan Fiddler

Instructor

Name	Allan Fiddler
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Kuala Lumpur
Medical Qualifications	Nil
Practice Level	First Responder
Certifications	AFR, BLS, Risk Management
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine
Bio

Alex Lithgow

Instructor

Name	Alex Lithgow
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Hong Kong
Region	Lantau
Medical Qualifications	Nil
Practice Level	First Responder
Certifications	LNT Master Educator, HKMCU Level 1, AFR, BCU, Risk Management.
Faculties	First Aid Austere Medicine
Bio	Alex is a long term Outdoor Education and Activity professional working with multiple companies in China and South East Asia region in safety management and training. He is involved in a number of organisations providing safeguarding, risk management and environmental ethics courses to youth and adults. Based in Hong Kong on the role of Programme Coordinator for an outdoor education provider coordinating, organising and administrating programs and adventurous holiday camps alike.

Nikhil Paul

Instructor

Name	Nikhil Paul
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	India
Region	Mangalore
Medical Qualifications	MBBS DNB(EM) MRCEM PGDDM PGCMDM (Disaster medicine)
Practice Level	Emergency Physician
Certifications	AFR, ACLS, PALS, BLS
Faculties	First Aid Prehospital Care Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine Disaster Managment
Bio	Dr. Nikhil Paul is a renowned board-certified Emergency Physician and Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. With a stellar academic background including an MBBS, DNB(EM), MRCEM, PGDDM, and PGCMDM in Disaster Medicine, Dr. Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our ranks. Dr. Paul is not just a physician; he's a healer experienced in managing critically ill patients in resource-limited environments. His dedication to emergency medicine is evident through his role as a Consultant Emergency Physician and his position as an Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at one of India's leading educational institutions. As an educator, Dr. Paul has spent more than 5 years training future medical professionals. He is not only an expert in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) but also an inspiration to his students, guiding them to excellence in the field of emergency medicine. Dr. Paul’s passion lies in wilderness and austere medicine, medical toxicology, and disaster medicine. His unique expertise in managing medical situations in the great outdoors and austere environments is unparalleled. He is not just a practitioner but an advocate for the safe exploration of nature. Beyond the confines of a hospital, Dr. Paul is an outdoor enthusiast and adventure seeker. His love for nature fuels his desire to educate others on staying safe while exploring the wilderness. His adventurous spirit and commitment to promoting safety make him the perfect mentor for those who share his passion for the great outdoors.

Gurjeet Singh

Instructor Trainer

Name	Gurjeet Singh
Pronouns	He/Him
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Klang Valley
Medical Qualifications	MBBS (MAHE), M.MED (EM, USM), FADUSM, AMM, C.C.A.T Emergency Traumatology (MOH) Fellowships Trauma CT, Stroke(TMC,Spain) Pain(LASHS) MH(OSU. US)
Practice Level	Emergency Physician
Certifications	CC-AM (ACLS, AMLS, ATLS, AELS)
Faculties	First Aid Prehospital Care Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine Disaster Managment Social Sciences
Bio	Dr. Gurjeet Singh, a specialist in emergency medicine with training in emergency traumatology, leads the AEMED medical advisory board. Gurjeet successfully obtained his MBBS degree from Melaka Manipal Medical College in 2010 and has since devoted his career to advancing the field of emergency medicine. He accomplished his Masters in Emergency Medicine from the University Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2020. He then pursued further education and qualifications in the subspecialty of emergency traumatology under the tutelage of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia’s College of Emergency Physicians. Gurjeet holds academic fellowships conferred by the European Accreditation Council in Trauma Imaging and Stroke Medicine. With extensive experience, Gurjeet has served across eight hospitals spanning four different states, contributing to his 13-year tenure in the field of emergency medicine. Gurjeet has received accolades including Best Trauma Team Leader 2018 (MASCOT), National Trauma Team Champion (2018, MASCOT), the National Excellence Service Awards in 2014, and the prestigious Jasamu Dikenang Award at the World Academic Council of Emergency Medicine (WACEM, 2022). His contributions to the field include the publication of 23 articles in renowned, peer-reviewed, open-access journals, and presenting at over 20 national and international conferences. Gurjeet’s affiliations with institutions like the Academy of Medicine Malaysia and the College of Emergency Physicians, along with his status as a fellow of the USM Alumni of Doctors, a member of the Emergency Traumatology Subspecialty Interest Group, a Trauma Life Support National Instructor, and a Malaysian Emergency Neurology Life Support Instructor demonstrates his unwavering commitment to advancing the field of emergency medicine.

Damien Santer

Instructor Assessor

Name	Damien Santer
Pronouns	Ask Me
Home Base	Malaysia
Region	Klang Valley
Medical Qualifications	D.ParamedicalSci
Practice Level	Critical Care Austere Medic
Certifications	CC-AM (ACLS, AMLS, ATLS, AELS)
Faculties	First Aid Prehospital Care Austere Medicine Emergency Medicine Disaster Managment Social Sciences
Bio	Damien is the Curriculum Director at Austere & Emergency Medicine International (AEMED), overseeing the development of educational programs across domains including medicine, paramedicine, first aid, disaster management, and the social sciences. With over 20 years of experience, Damien is a seasoned expert in wilderness and austere medicine, disaster management, and leadership. He has contributed significantly to the creation of most of AEMED's current courses and is dedicated to ensuring that the education provided is culturally relevant and economically accessible worldwide. Damien holds a Diploma in Paramedical Science and is a Critical Care Austere Medic. He holds a professional certificate in Public Safety and was a NSW State Rescue Board Accredited Operator. Damien also holds also a Certified IV in Assessment & Workplace Training, reflecting his commitment to quality education and training. In addition to his medical and rescue qualifications, Damien has extensive outdoor experience, including hiking, camping, abseiling, climbing, canyoning, caving, canoeing, kayaking, and white water rafting. He is also an experienced powerboat operator. Damien's outdoor skills complement his expertise in austere and wilderness medicine, making him a well-rounded professional in emergency and remote environments. Damien has a strong commitment to volunteer work, having served with the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association, the NSW State Emergency Service, The Scout Association (UK), and 4x4 Relief Malaysia. His volunteer experience has given him valuable hands-on experience in emergency response and community service, further enhancing his capabilities as an educator and consultant in emergency and disaster preparedness.