What is conflict medicine?

Conflict medicine is the study and practice of medical care, systems, ethics, rehabilitation, public health, and operational learning in conflict-affected environments.

What does the Institute of Conflict Medicine do?

The Institute supports peer-reviewed publication, field-led research, education, collaboration, and professional knowledge exchange across military and civilian conflict medicine.

ICMED is for military and civilian practitioners, researchers, educators, institutions, and related professionals working in or contributing to conflict medicine.

About the Institute of Conflict Medicine

A dedicated space for the research and development of conflict medicine.

The Institute of Conflict Medicine (ICMED) is a dedicated platform for military and civilian medics, as well as professionals working in closely related fields, to share current case studies, innovative research, and proven best practices emerging from the realities of conflict environments.

Our purpose is to accelerate the dissemination of critical medical knowledge by enabling both military and civilian experts working directly on the front lines to contribute their insights. Unlike traditional academic pathways, ICMED removes unnecessary barriers by welcoming contributions regardless of prior academic affiliation or background, ensuring that valuable innovation, experience and insights are not lost.

Conflict Medicine as a Discipline

The Institute establishes conflict medicine as a distinct and rigorous field of research and practice.

Intellectual Exchange

We foster a unique environment where civilian and military expertise converge to share critical knowledge.

Practice-led Experience & Robust Academic Standards

Rooted in real-world application, the Journal prioritizes research derived from essential, field-tested experience, upholding the highest levels of academic integrity to ensure that all published work is both rigorously evidenced and profoundly reliable.

Institute purpose

Through a rigorous peer-reviewed publication process, ICMED supports individuals who are passionate about advancing the field of Conflict Medicine. By connecting practitioners, researchers, and educators, ICMED ensures the rapid exchange of real-world expertise, strengthening medical capability and ultimately improving outcomes for those affected by conflict, from the point of injury through to post-conflict care and rehabilitation.

Discipline focus

Conflict medicine as a distinct and rigorous field of research and practice.

Rigour Publication standards and peer review

Relevance Knowledge shaped by operational reality

Access Clearer routes for non-traditional contributors

Partnerships

Collaboration is central to the development of ICMED.

ICMED is building a careful public record of confirmed partners, sponsors, funders, collaborators, and supporters. Organisations are only listed when the relationship has been approved for public display.

Work with the Institute

Institutional collaboration supports publication, education, research development, and responsible knowledge exchange across the conflict medicine community.

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Take the next step

Explore membership routes or submit work to the Journal of Conflict Medicine.

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Join the platform

Publish, collaborate, and contribute to research-led practice.

Connect with ICMED to help shape a credible home for conflict medicine research, publication, and professional exchange.