6th Edition of World Nursing Science Conference (WNSC) 2026

Speakers - WNSC2025

Dion van de Schoot

  • Designation: Emergency Department, Te Whatu Ora Waikato, co-founder and COO of Surfing Medicine International
  • Country: New Zealand

Biography

Dion van de Schoot works as an Emergency Physician, FACEM, in Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Hamilton New Zealand . He is the co-founder and COO of Surfing Medicine International, a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing ocean-based health, safety, and performance through education, research, and community engagement. It unites medical professionals, surfers, lifeguards, and scientists to develop evidence-based training, including the Surf Life Support curriculum, and advocates for drowning prevention and sustainable surf environments worldwide