Winter Course 3/2026
Ski Mountaineering Course with Medical Focuses on Cold, Avalanche, High-Altitude, and Internal Medicine
Sat, April 11, 12:00 PM – Fri, April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM, Franz-Senn-Hütte (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
International Courses in Alpine Medicine (DIMM)
The International Courses in Alpine Medicine comprise three course formats to be completed and conclude with the International Diploma in Mountain Medicine (DIMM).
The International Courses in Alpine Medicine comprise the three formats Winter Course, Spring Course and Summer Course.
These three courses are accredited in accordance with the requirements of the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR), the International Society for Mountain Medicine (ISMM) and the Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme (UIAA). The current requirements can be viewed here in the original. Participation in all three courses, including completion of the final examination, is mandatory in order to obtain the International Diploma in Mountain Medicine (DIMM).
These courses are also DFP-accredited and can be credited on a pro-rata basis (up to one week) towards the Diploma in Alpine and High Altitude Medicine of the Austrian Medical Chamber.
DIMM examination dates
The Austrian-German alpine physicians training programme, recognised worldwide by the UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme), IKAR (International Commission for Alpine Rescue) and ISMM (International Society for Mountain Medicine), can be completed once a year with the following qualifications: Diploma in Mountain Medicine and Diploma in Expedition and Wilderness Medicine.Spring Course 1/2026
Sport climbing course for all ability levels, including focus areas in internal medicine, sports psychiatry, paediatric and adolescent alpinism, travel and tropical medicine, orthopaedics
Sun, May 17 – Sat, May 23, 2026, JUFA Hotel, Bruck an der Mur
Spring Course 2/2026
Sport climbing course in the climbing paradise of the Tyrolean Oberland with medical focuses on internal alpine medicine, child and youth alpinism, and orthopedics
Sat., May 30 – Fri., June 5, 2026, Muttekopfhütte, Hoch-Imst, 6460 Imst
Summer Course 1/2026
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice, including a focus on mountain and air rescue medicine
Sun, June 14 – Sat, June 20, 2026, Franz-Senn Hut (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
Summer Course 2/2026
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice, including a focus on mountain and air rescue medicine
Sat, June 27 – Fri, July 3, 2026, Franz Senn Hut (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
DIMM Refresher Saas Fee/2026
Rope Team Coaching
Wed, July 8 – Sun, July 12, 2026, Saas Fee, Switzerland
Spring Course 3/2026
Sport Climbing Course in the Tyrolean Oberland climbing paradise for all skill levels, including medical focus areas from travel and tropical medicine, internal medicine, and sports medicine for pediatric and youth alpinism
Sat., September 5 – Fri., September 11, 2026, U Alm, 6460 Imst
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Alpine Sports & Practical Seminars Summer Course/2026
Thu, June 4 – Sun, June 7, 2026
Location: Alpinpark Steinmühle, Gaal, Styria
The course is aimed at all participants of the ÖÄK Diploma in Alpine and High Altitude Medicine, but is open to all physicians interested in alpinism.
Basic Course A/2026
Thu, June 11, 9:00 AM – Fri, June 12, 2026, 1:00 PM
Location: UMIT TIROL, 6060 Hall in Tirol
Basic Course A takes place directly before Basic Course B.
Basic Course B/2026
Fri, June 12, 2:00 PM – Sat, June 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
Location: UMIT TIROL, 6060 Hall in Tirol
Basic Course B takes place immediately following Basic Course A.
Basic Course C/2026
Thu., November 26, 9:00 AM – Fri., November 27, 2026, 1:00 PM
Location: UMIT TIROL, 6060 Hall in Tirol
Basic Course C takes place directly before Basic Course D.
Basic Course D/2026
Fri, November 27, 2:30 PM – Sat, November 28, 2026, 4:30 PM
Location: UMIT TIROL, 6060 Hall in Tirol
Basic Course D takes place immediately after Basic Course C.
Nepalese Diploma in Mountain Medicine (NepDiMM) 2026
Mon, November 2 – Wed, December 2, 2026
Nepal, Kathmandu-Manang-Kang La Glacier
Winter Course 3
Ski mountaineering course
Ski mountaineering course with medical focus areas in cold, avalanche, high-altitude and internal medicine
Saturday, April 11 – Friday, April 17, 2026
Franz Senn Hut (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
Details
Spring Course 1
Sport climbing course for all ability levels
Sport climbing course for all ability levels, including focus areas in internal medicine, sports psychiatry, children’s and youth mountaineering, travel and tropical medicine, orthopaedics
Sunday, May 17 – Saturday, May 23, 2026
JUFA Hotel, Bruck an der Mur
Details
Spring Course 2
Sport climbing course in the climbing paradise of the Tiroler Oberland
Sport climbing course in the climbing paradise of the Tiroler Oberland with medical focus areas in internal alpine medicine, children’s and youth mountaineering, and orthopaedics
Saturday, May 30 – Friday, June 5, 2026
Muttekopf Hut, Hoch-Imst, 6460 Imst
Details
Summer Course 1
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice, including focus areas in mountain and air rescue medicine
Sunday, June 14 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Franz Senn Hut (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
Details
Summer Course 2
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice, including focus areas in mountain and air rescue medicine
Saturday, June 27 – Friday, July 3, 20266
Franz Senn Hut (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
Details
DIMM Refresher Saas Fee
Rope team coaching
Spring Course 3
Sport climbing course in the climbing paradise of the Tiroler Oberland for all ability levels
Sport climbing course in the climbing paradise of the Tiroler Oberland for all ability levels, including medical focus areas in travel and tropical medicine, internal medicine, and sports medicine in children’s and youth mountaineering
Saturday, September 5 – Friday, September 11, 2026
U Alm, 6460 Imst
Details
Winter Course 3
Ski mountaineering course
Ski mountaineering course with medical focus areas in cold, avalanche, high-altitude and internal medicine
Saturday, April 11 – Friday, April 17, 2026
Franz Senn Hut (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
Details
Spring Course 1
Sport climbing course for all ability levels
Sport climbing course for all ability levels, including focus areas in internal medicine, sports psychiatry, children’s and youth mountaineering, travel and tropical medicine, orthopaedics
Sunday, May 17 – Saturday, May 23, 2026
JUFA Hotel, Bruck an der Mur
Details
Summer Course 1
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice, including focus areas in mountain and air rescue medicine
Sunday, June 14 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Franz Senn Hut (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
Details
Summer Course 2
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice
High-altitude mountaineering course on rock and ice, including focus areas in mountain and air rescue medicine
Saturday, June 27 – Friday, July 3, 20266
Franz Senn Hut (2,147 m), Neustift im Stubaital
Details
Our courses are organised in cooperation with the Alpinärzteschmiede.
Lehnrain 30a
A-6414 Mieming
Managing Director and Head of Alpine Operations
Reinhard Pühringer
T +43 664 30 61 971
Back office
Katrin Pühringer
T +43 664 43 68 247