ARCTIC MEDICINE –
STRONGER TOGETHER
FINNEM2027 CONFERENCE April 15–16, 2027
Lapland University of Applied Sciences, Rovaniemi
ARCTIC MEDICINE – STRONGER TOGETHER
What happens to acute care when the nearest hospital is hours away, the weather makes transportation difficult, and available resources are limited?
In the north, long distances and challenging conditions are part of everyday healthcare. They affect how a patient is examined, where they are treated, when they are transported, and what kind of expertise is needed even before they reach the hospital. An effective care chain is built not only on clinical expertise but also on cooperation—between emergency medical services, on-call services, primary care, specialty care, rescue services, the Border Guard, and other authorities.
FinnEM2027 – Arctic Medicine: Stronger Together brings acute care professionals from Finland and around the world to Rovaniemi to share solutions for situations where distance, the environment, and conditions challenge conventional operating models.
In 2027, the FinnEM conference will be international for the first time. Over the course of two days, the program will feature parallel tracks of lectures in Finnish and English, as well as hands-on workshops.
Up north, we can't bring everything closer—that's why we need to learn to work together better.
What is FinnEM?
FinnEM ry is a multidisciplinary association founded in 2017 for social and health care professionals working in the care continuum for acutely ill patients.
FinnEM serves as a platform for education, discussion, and innovation that brings together various professional groups and organizations. We organize training sessions and the annual FinnEM conference, promote international cooperation and the professional development of healthcare professionals, and maintain FinnHELPdiscussion support service for social and health care professionals.
FINNEM2027
PROGRAM
Thursday, April 15, 2027
FINNISH TRACK
ARCTIC MEDICINE / FAR FROM THE HOSPITAL
8:30–9:00
ARCTIC TRAUMA – FROM FIELD DIAGNOSIS TO DEFINITIVE CARE
Samuli Korpi, MD | Specialist in Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Lapland Central Hospital, Finland
9:00–9:30
RURAL MEDICINE – WHEN THE HOSPITAL IS HOURS AWAY
Outi Liisanantti, Specialist in General Practice, Chief Physician, Ivalo Health Centre, Wellbeing Services County of Lapland
9:30–10:30
COFFEE, EXHIBITION, AND NETWORKING
10:30–11:00
TRAVEL BIRTHS AND DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Hanna-Mari Huttunen, Midwife (YAMK), Obstetrics and Gynecology. Lapha.
11:00–11:30
HYPOTHERMIA – WHO SHOULD I RESCUE AND HOW?
Jari Pirnes, Chief Physician, Emergency Medical Services. Lapha.
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NORTHERN COOPERATION IN REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS – ACUTE CARE, PREPAREDNESS, AND JOINT SOLUTIONS
Anu Maksimow, Associate Professorof Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Director of Somatic Specialized Healthcare, Lapha
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Workshops
Thursday, April 15, 2027
ENGLISH TRACK
Chair: Elisa Helava, Development Specialist, Emergency Medical Services, Wellbeing Services, County of Lapland
8:30–9:00
ARCTIC TRAUMA – FROM FIELD DIAGNOSIS TO DEFINITIVE CARE
Samuli Korpi, MD | Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology | Lapland Central Hospital, Finland
9:00–9:30
RURAL MEDICINE – WHEN THE HOSPITAL IS HOURS AWAY
Outi Liisanantti, Specialist in General Practice, Chief Physician, Ivalo Health Center, Wellbeing Services, County of Lapland
9:30–10:30
HEMS IN FINNISH LAPLAND – A PARAMEDIC-LED MODEL FOR LONG DISTANCES AND LIMITED RESOURCES
Ilkka Pulkkinen, HEMS paramedic, FinnHEMS.
10:30–11:00
COFFEE, EXHIBITION & NETWORKING
11:00–11:30
THE HYPOTHERMIC PATIENT – FROM THE ALPS TO THE ICU
Eric Heyman, MD
Specialist in Emergency Medicine, Rescue and Retrieval Medicine, Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine, and Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Bern
Cantonal Hospital of Neuchâtel and University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland
Member, EUSEM Professional Committee
Member, Global Emergency Medicine Committee, Swiss Society of Emergency and Rescue Medicine
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
EMERGENCY CARE WITH LIMITED RESOURCES – LESSONS FROM MILITARY MEDICINE
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Workshops
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2027
FINNISH TRACK
STRONGER TOGETHER / FUTURE
Chair: Tiina Tuohino, Emergency Medical Technician, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services, Lapha
8:30–9:00
PUTTING FUTURE INSIGHTS TO USE – HOW CAN FORECASTING HELP SOTE PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE?
Sauli Hyväri, nurse, doctoral candidate, University of Lapland
9:00–9:30
WHEN "NORMAL" IS NO LONGER ENOUGH – COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY AND COOPERATION AMONG AUTHORITIES IN A REGION OF LONG DISTANCES
Jouni Pousi, Director of Development, Ministry of the Interior
9:30–10:30
COFFEE, EXHIBITION, AND NETWORKING
10:30–11:30
WHO TAKES THE LEAD WHEN A SITUATION ESCALATES? – MULTI-AGENCY COOPERATION IN CRISIS SITUATIONS IN LAPLAND, MULTIDISCIPLINARY PANEL
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE POSTER CONTEST FINALISTS AND WINNER
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Workshops
Friday, April 15, 2027
ENGLISH TRACK
Chair: Anssi Saviluoto, Emergency Physician, Hospital Nova, Jyväskylä
8:30–9:00
GIVING BIRTH HOURS AWAY FROM THE HOSPITAL – EMERGENCY CHILDBIRTH IN LAPLAND
Janne Paksu, Paramedic, Registered Nurse (BSc)
Emergency Medical Services, Wellbeing Services, County of Lapland, Finland
Antti Härmä, Chief Physician, Pediatrics
Lapland Central Hospital, Finland
9:00–9:30
WHEN THE MATERNITY HOSPITAL IS HOURS AWAY – PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH IN LAPLAND
Katja Hämeenoja, MD
Chief Physician, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Lapland Central Hospital, Finland
9:30–10:30
COFFEE, EXHIBITION & NETWORKING
10:30–11:30
CASE: MISSING IN THE ARCTIC – WHEN RESCUE BECOMES A MULTI-AGENCY OPERATION
Lapland Police Department, Lapland Rescue Department, Lapland Emergency Medical Services
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS – WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED, AND WHAT COMES NEXT?
Giacomo Strapazzon, MD, PhD, Director of the Mountain Clinic, Eurac Research, Italy – closing keynote
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Workshops
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PLEASE NOTE:
Ticket types and prices are available in our ticket shop starting November 1, 2026.
Tickets are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to another person if necessary
If a participant transfers their ticket to another person, they must notify us at: liput@finnem.fi
Inquiries and changes regarding tickets: liput@finnem.fi
GROUPS: at least 10 people. Please send a message to liput@finnem.fi > and we'll send you a 20% discount code.
WORKSHOPS
FinnEM Academy
Abstract Contest
As part of the FinnEM2027 conference, an abstract competition and poster exhibition will once again be held.
You can participate by submitting an abstract of your research or project on primary or acute care between December 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027.
Abstracts are divided into four categories:
1) Bachelor of Applied Sciences / Bachelor's Degree
2) Master's Degree / Graduate Program / Advanced Studies
3) Dissertation / Postgraduate Research
4) Project
You can also enter the competition by submitting an abstract that presents a project aimed at improving primary or acute care.
A poster exhibition featuring the accepted abstracts will be held at the conference venue.
Presenters of abstracts in Categories 1–3 are eligible for a 50% discount on the conference registration fee.
The best abstracts will be awarded prizes.
Click "More Information" below and read it carefully.
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Please read the rules below before submitting your abstract:
All abstracts must be submitted via the submission page by February 1, 2027. Abstracts submitted via email or other channels will not be considered.
The abstract you submit must be in text format. Any images or figures (attachments) must be in a common format (PDF, JPG, PNG). The maximum file size is 10 MB. We do not recommend using an Excel spreadsheet.
Please note that for categories 1–3, the presenting author must be listed as the first author.
The presenting author is responsible for submitting the abstract. All messages related to the abstract submitted to the FinnEM conference will be sent to the presenting author. The presenting author must ensure that any other authors are aware of the abstract’s content before submission.
The submitter/presenter of an accepted abstract is entitled to a 50% discount on the registration fee for the FinnEM2027 conference
Abstracts may be submitted in Finnish or English. We ask that authors ensure in advance that the language of the abstract is suitable for publication.
The copyrights to any images included must be clearly established.Applies only to Level 3 abstracts:
You may also submit an abstract that has been presented at another conference (excluding previous FinnEM conferences), published in a scientific journal, or submitted for peer review. In such cases, participants must indicate at the time of registration where the results have been previously presented. Participants are responsible for ensuring that they comply with the conditions set by the publisher and their own university regarding the presentation of the results.You may submit more than one abstract, as long as the abstracts you submit are clearly distinct from one another.
An ethical review (if required) must be approved prior to submission, and the submitter is asked to disclose any conflicts of interest.
Abstracts cannot be edited after submission. The content of the poster presented must correspond to the content of the submitted abstract. Minor corrections and additions are permitted.
Please prepare the following information for submitting your abstract:
level and subject area
names (first and last names)
affiliations or educational institutions
author's email address
title
main text (350 words)
3 sources, citations in the main text
1 figure / table
Have the results been published somewhere before? Where?
For Categories 1–3, the abstract must follow the structure below:
Background (which outlines the research question, objective, or hypothesis)
Research Methods
Results or Findings
Conclusions
Category 4: Projects:
Background (including Purpose and Objective)
Implementation
Results / Expected Benefits if the Project Begins
Utilizing the Results and Continuing Operations
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Abstracts selected for the conference will be presented as posters at the FinnEM conference. Presenters are responsible for bringing their posters to the conference. Guidelines for the poster format will be included with the notification of acceptance.
The FinnEM Academy review panel evaluates all submitted abstracts. The abstracts are anonymized prior to review.
A decision regarding the acceptance of the abstract, along with additional information, will be sent via email to the author who submitted the abstract.
The evaluation is based on the content of the abstract, the quality and clarity of the writing, the validity of the findings, and the value and relevance of the topic to the FinnEM conference. The evaluation takes into account the level of the submitted abstract; in other words, it does not compare abstracts across different level groups.
The poster judged to be the best in each category will be awarded a prize at the conference. The best abstracts in each category will be presented orally during the FinnEM conference. Each presentation will last approximately 5–7 minutes.
Authors whose abstracts are selected for “Best Abstract” will be notified on the first day of the event. Applications will be handled confidentially, and FinnEM complies with the general provisions of the GDPR.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Options in Rovaniemi
April 15–16, 2027
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Standard 1-Bedroom: 117 € per night
Standard 2-Bedroom: 137 € per nightRates include a hearty breakfast and wireless Internet access.
Each participant is responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodations. Rooms can be booked through March 31, 2027 , subject to hotel availability.
FinnEM ry PRICE April 14–16, 2027.
Reservation instructions and the reservation code for the FinnEM2027 lodging offer will be provided to participants when they purchase their conference tickets.
Rooms are subject to hotel availability, so we recommend booking your accommodations well in advance.
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Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi
Standard 1-Bedroom: 149 € / night
Standard 2-Bedroom: 169 € / nightRates include a hearty breakfast and wireless Internet access.
Each participant is responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodations. Rooms can be booked through March 31, 2027, subject to hotel availability.
FinnEM ry PRICE April 14–16, 2027
Reservation instructions and the reservation code for the FinnEM2027 lodging offer will be provided to participants when they purchase their conference tickets.
Rooms are subject to hotel availability, so we recommend booking your accommodations well in advance.
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Juhannuskalliontie, 96400 Rovaniemi
FinnEM2027 participants receive a 15% discount on the daily rate at Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara.
The FinnEM2027 lodging benefit includes:
15% off the daily rate
No advance payment—accommodation is paid for at the hotel
Free right to make changes or cancel until 6:00 p.m. on the day of arrival
After this, the cancellation fee is 100%
Lapland Hotels Club Member Benefits
Accommodations subject to hotel availability
Reservation instructions and the reservation code for the FinnEM2027 lodging offer will be provided to participants when they purchase their conference tickets.
Rooms are subject to availability, so we recommend booking your stay well in advance.
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Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Korkalonkatu 29, 96200 RovaniemiWhen you register, you'll receive a reservation code that entitles you to a 15% discount on the room rate.
Santa's Hotel Noelle Rovaniemi
Korkalonkatu 32, 96200 RovaniemiWhen you register, you'll receive a reservation code that entitles you to a 15% discount on the room rate.