Nepalese Diploma in Mountain Medicine (NepDiMM) 2026
Mon, November 2 – Wed, December 2, 2026
Nepal, Kathmandu-Manang-Kang La Glacier
2. February 2026
ÖGAHM Newsblog
Latest news and interesting facts from the world of alpine and high altitude medicine
Events
8th International Leh Symposium
Fri., October 23 – Tue., October 27, 2026
Fortune Park Moksha Hotel, McLeodganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India
31. January 2026
Events
ISMM/BMMS 9th World Congress on Mountain Medicine – early indication of likely attendance
BMC/BMMS/ISMM Mountain Medicine Festival, Organiser: ISMM
Sat, 16 May – Wed, 20 May 2026
Peak District, UK
20. January 2026
Funding
Promotion of Science by ÖGAHM
We promote know-how ÖGAHM has made it its mission to support scientific staff at universities in selected projects in the fields of alpine, high-altitude, and sports medicine. On this page, you will find a selection of projects that have already been funded. Institute of Sports Science, University of Innsbruck Project
20. January 2026
Publications
Alpine and High Altitude Medicine, 3rd Edition
On June 3, 2025, the 3rd revised and updated edition of our textbook Alpine and High Altitude Medicine was published.
20. January 2026
News
Obituary: MR Dr. med. Walter Phleps, 1948–2025 – Pioneer of mountain and air rescue
With the passing of Dr. Walter Phleps, we have lost a pioneer of mountain and air rescue. He originally came from the Kleinwalsertal in Vorarlberg and studied medicine in Innsbruck. His training years as a specialist in surgery at Innsbruck University Hospital coincided with the pioneering years of alpine air
7. January 2026
Publications
Snow & Avalanche Primer of the Austrian Board for Alpine Safety
Anyone traveling in alpine terrain during snowy periods must understand both snow and avalanches. The new Snow & Avalanche Primer from the Austrian Board for Alpine Safety (ÖKAS) provides exactly this knowledge: compact, understandable, and practical. The primer is in print and will be ready for shipping from March 24.
1. October 2025
Publications
analyse:berg Summer 2025
The new issue of analyse:berg is ready – with the latest figures, in-depth analyses, and exciting insights into alpine accident trends.
11. August 2025
Mountain Rescue 2030 – Trends in Alpine Emergency Medicine
Peter Paal delivered a presentation on “Mountain Rescue 2030 – Trends in Alpine Emergency Medicine.” Many thanks to the Mountain Rescue Service of the South Tyrolean Alpine Association (BRD im AVS) for organizing and providing the recording.
9. May 2025
Publications
analyse:berg Winter 2024/25
The 28th issue of the specialist magazine analyse:berg has been completed in terms of content and design and is currently being printed. It will be dispatched after Easter, and you can look forward to an informative and exciting magazine! The analyse:berg Winter 2024/25 issue covers the review period from November
9. April 2025
Scientific Study on Avalanche Airbags
BiALP, a non-profit association of students and resident physicians dedicated to research in mountain medicine, is currently conducting a scientific study on avalanche airbags to understand the perception of this device and the recommendations of mountain professionals such as ski instructors, mountain guides, and rescue services. The project aims to
25. October 2024
Altitude acclimatization
Research Funding for High Altitude and Expedition Medicine 2024
BExMed has updated its research prize. ÖGAHM members are also eligible to apply and may submit proposals. BExMed has once again announced research funding in the field of high altitude and expedition medicine for the year 2024, totaling €8,000 for young researchers. Applications may be submitted by members of BExMed
26. July 2024
Altitude acclimatization
Women’s Health at High Altitude in the High Altitude and Medicine Journal (HAMB)
The UIAA MEDCOM has published a 7-part series on Women’s Health at High Altitude in the High Altitude and Medicine Journal (HAMB). The articles are available as open access for 1 year from the date of publication. The links are provided below. We hope you enjoy reading and gain valuable
26. July 2024
Publications
analyse:berg 2023/24
26th issue of the professional journal for alpine accident analyses and alpine accident statistics – reporting period 2022-11-01 to 2023-10-31 – winter disciplines The Austrian Board for Alpine Safety (ÖKAS) publishes the alpine accident figures in Austria’s mountains and adjacent areas twice a year in its professional journal analyse:berg. Selected
24. July 2024
News
We congratulate Mag. phil. Reinhard Pühringer on his PhD
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Mag. Reinhard Pühringer (alpine director of the Alpine Medicine courses) has received his doctorate – PhD – for his many years of research in alpine physiology at the University of Innsbruck. Congratulations from ÖGAHM and the alpine community!
28. June 2024
Altitude acclimatization
Post-traumatic stress after a mountain accident
Prof. Katharina Hüfner, Medical University of Innsbruck, and colleagues have published an exciting study on mental health after a mountain accident. A dream day in the mountains can quickly end in trauma—an accident, even if it turns out well, can sometimes affect those involved for a long time. Twenty percent
12. June 2024