The WADEM Student and Young Professional Special Interest Group (SYP-SIG), in partnership with the European Centre for Disaster Medicine (CEMEC) and Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E), is pleased to announce the start of a new program, the WADEM Disaster Medicine Summer School, a structured, high-impact educational program designed to cultivate the next generation of global disaster and emergency medicine leaders.

Taking place in the Republic of San Marino from July 3 to 5, 2026, this inaugural program will bring together students and early-career professionals with a shared interest in disaster medicine for an immersive learning experience led by internationally recognised experts. The goal is to cultivate a community of ethically informed, practically skilled responders who are ready to lead when the unthinkable happens. By establishing this school as a recurring biennial event, the SYP-SIG aims to create a dedicated space where the world’s brightest emerging professionals can connect, grow, and strengthen the future of global health security.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the inaugural WADEM Disaster Medicine Summer School, please email us at – students@wadem.org – to obtain more information.