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As Prehospital and Disaster Medicine prepares to enter its 40th volume of publication, the journal is gearing up for some exciting changes starting in January 2025. These changes reflect the journal’s commitment to advancing the field with a renewed focus on innovation, impact, and transparency in research.

Some highlights include:

A fresh mission statement emphasizing innovation, value-proposition, and evidence-based practices.
New article types tailored to diverse research needs.
Enhanced author guidelines to streamline submissions and improve clarity.

Read more about these upcoming changes in this editorial from PDM’s new Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Jeffrey Franc – https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049023X24000608. Listen to the podcast with Prof. Franc describing these changes and PDM’s new direction below.

Posted – 8 December 2024; Updated – 4 January 2025

A Prescription for Securing Medicine’s Digital Frontier – Dr. Christian Dameff

Dr. Christian Dameff joins Dr. Ryan Hata to discuss the ongoing threat of cyber attacks on health care facilities and provides a preview of the “Safeguarding Health Care: A Prescription for Securing Medicine’s Digital Frontier” workshop and session taking place at the 23rd Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine in Tokyo in May.

Recorded – 13 March 2025

H5N1 Update

As 2024 ended, health officials were monitoring the global spread of the H5N1 strain of influenza. Primarily afflicting animals, H5N1 human contraction has been minimal. Influenza viruses are pheromonally adaptable, and the danger to humans can be significant. In WADEM’s first podcast of 2025, Infectious Disease Special Interest Group co-chair Dr. Rajeev Fernando discusses the spread and potential risks of H5N1 “bird flu.”

Image Credit: NIAID (CC BY 2.0)

Recorded – 3 January 2025

Join us in Tokyo for the 23rd Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for the 23rd Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine! The Call for Abstracts received an overwhelming response. The number of abstracts submitted (900) exceeded the total from the last congress in Killarney, Ireland, in 2023 and surpassed the record set in 2017 for the Toronto Congress!

Join us from 2 to 6 May in Tokyo for the 23rd edition of WADEM’s biennial congress, an event than brings together global experts to share research and lessons learned on disaster medicine, prehospital care, and the health aspects of emergency management and complex humanitarian crises. Co-hosted by the Japanese Association for Disaster Medicine (JADM), the congress will feature a dynamic and engaging scientific program, including plenary sessions, panel discussions, oral and poster presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities.

From Abstract to Impact: Crafting Effective Posters and Oral Presentations

Prof. Jeffrey Franc, Editor-in-Chief of Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, has seen how a well-crafted presentation can elevate research and spark meaningful discussions. Learn essential strategies to design clear, engaging, and effective scientific presentations that capture your audience’s attention. In this presentation, Prof. Franc shares tips to make your poster or talk clear, engaging, and impactful, helping you stand out at a conference. Whether you are presenting a poster or delivering a talk, this session provides expert tips to help you communicate your research with confidence.

Recorded – 13 March 2025