Bahamas LiveAboard Adventure CME
May 16th - May 23rd, 2026
May 16th - May 23th, 2026
Join our Bahamas LiveAboard Luxury CME course in May 2024 for an unforgettable experience.
This course is ideal for those interested in combining a dive/snorkel/beach vacation with adventure related CME or those looking to learn more about possible injuries and accidents encountered while traveling abroad and dive related injuries. We will complete the core curriculum of this CME certification course while on our private chartered boat - AquaCat in the Bahamas. Leave the planning to us and enjoy a nearly all-inclusive, hassle free stay. We have arranged a 7-Night stay on our private chartered boat, all meals, beer, wine, and up to 20-24 dives, snorkeling, fishing, sun bathing, island exploration and of course CME. Meet like-minded individuals and friends to last a lifetime on this one-of-a-kind CME getaway. We promise you won't be disappointed. Read our reviews to find out more about others experience.
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ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:
Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.
Practice your skills while diving/snorkeling or enjoying the beautiful waters of the Bahamas
Work with our expert faculty to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding austere & dive medicine
Obtain up to 16 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) towards your FAWM (only credits you have not already obtained and limited to the rules of the WMS regarding FAWM credits and outside conferences)
Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while traveling to remote locations
CERTIFICATION:
Approved for up to *16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits (*Final Credit hours TBD)
“This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits
through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
The Ultimate Escape on your own private LiveAboard in the Bahamas
Dive / Snorkel / Sunbath / Fish non-stop for a week, from island to island of the Exumas and Eleuthera, and especially the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Parks - the MOST pristine area in all the Bahamas
Multiple dive sites including “The Blue Hole” (weather and visibility dependent)
All Meals Included as well as alcoholic drinks (Beer, Wine and a few specialty drinks)
All Tips Included in Cost as well as Port Fees
Enjoy excellent food, drinks and hospitality with a secluded and beautiful atmosphere
Earn CME in small group style
Build friendships to last a lifetime
This is the ultimate escape aboard your own private luxury liveaboard. Imagine sinking your toes into sugar sand, snorkeling or diving among the sharks and sting rays, or hiking the trails of pirates and bootleggers of years gone by. No crowds, no set itineraries, nothing to do but sit back, relax and choose from an incredible variety of activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, sunbathing, and island exploring. Our launch the Sea Dog does up to 4 shore excursions daily.
The Aqua Cat offers top of the line high quality scuba rental gear for those who require it. Nitrox is available on your Bahamas dive vacation. Photographers will find the underwater life in the Exumas some of the most prolific and varied of the Caribbean. If you don’t want to blow bubbles, that is okay too! You can explore the uninhabited islands and partake in daily eco-adventures. You’ll have great stories of your own from above the waterline! You will have a great time exploring the 200 mostly uninhabited islands with their many beautiful beaches in the northern Exumas. The Aqua Cat has a 28′ launch, the Sea Dog, that can take you to isolated beaches where you can sunbathe, explore, kayak, snorkel or fish.
Let Aqua Cat be your floating resort while on your dive vacation, with captain and crew at your service. With bar, meals, scuba diving and water sports included in the price of your dive vacation, Aqua Cat is comparably priced to a Caribbean luxury cruise or resort dive vacation, only the service is much more personal and it includes all activities and excursions. The Aqua Cat has 10 large outside cabins each with 2 large windows, en-suite baths and oversized king, queen or twin beds.
ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather)
(Breakfast - B, Lunch-L, Dinner-D shown if included)
Day 1 (May 16th) - Depart Home City & Fly into Nassau, Bahamas (D)
Board Boat no later than 6pm (Introduction to Course)
Day 2 (May 17th) - Dive / Snorkel / Fish / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures
Day 3 (May 18th) - Dive / Snorkel / Fish / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures
Day 4 May 19th) - Dive / Snorkel / Fish / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures
Day 5 (May 20th) - Dive / Snorkel / Fish / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures
Day 6 (May 21st) - Dive / Snorkel / Fish / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures
Day 7 (May 22nd) - Dive / Snorkel / Fish / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures / Captains Party
Day 8 (May 23rd) - Final Day (B)
Depart 9am **(Fly out of Nassau Airport)
THE TEAM / FACULTY:
The travel logistics and leadership will be provided by Wild Med Adventures.
The Wild Med Adventures Team are all well traveled and experienced and promise to make your CME experience both educational and informative, but please note that we are only responsible for the educational aspect of this trip. We are not Guides and do not provide gear and/or other safety equipment for the adventure portion of this course. All risks of travel, diving, snorkeling, transportation to and from hotels, airports and resorts is at the risk of the client and may not hold Wild Med Adventures responsible in case of injury or emergency. (See Waiver) For more information regarding our instructor's background - please see BIO's for instructor information.
Instructors: Ben Mattingly, MD, FAWM (Instructors may change unexpectedly depending on availability)
TRIP INSURANCE:
Delegates should have personal insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations or injuries, rescue/evacuation insurance as well as some form of trip insurance to cover missed flights, weather delays, illness, cancellations or other potential trip delays. We recommend Global Rescue for our Remote Medical Trips. PLEASE consider Trip Insurance as we have had several cancellations every trip due to illness, accidents, sick family, injuries and other reasons. Please see our Cancellation Policy Below for more details.
Also, please seek a Travel Clinic or discuss your travel plans with your physician for any necessary vaccinations or pre-trip precautions you may need.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Intended as continuing education for physicians, PA's, NP's, nurses, and medics who aspire to work or teach as a field instructor/provider in remote environments or who may work in remote clinics and deal with the injuries sustained in tropical environments.
Graduates from other wilderness medicine programs (e.g. FAWM, MFAWM) who want to gain experience and skills in Remote Medicine.
Individuals pursuing a Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM™)
COST SUMMARY: MAY 2026
Deposit: $2500
Course + CME: $5250 (shared accommodations)
Spouse/Partner Discount: **If you sign-up a non-medical spouse, partner or friend with your enrollment their cost is discounted.
Spouse / Partner / Friend (Non-CME): Shared Room $4750
We will have NO MORE than 2 people per room unless . . . you sign-up for room with Group of 3 or 4
Group of 3? There are a few rooms capable of sleeping a third person. Two twin beds and one pull down. We can reduce cost to $4800 per person (Medical or Non-Medical). Must sign-up together and indicate roommates at check-out. This option may expire if we sell out our other rooms. Not to be combined with any other discounts or coupons.
Group of 4? There are two rooms capable of sleeping 4 people. If you don't mind sharing and you have a group of 4, we can reduce the cost to $4600 each (Medical or Non-Medical). You must all sign up together and indicate who is in your room at check-out. This option may expire if we sell out our other rooms. This cannot be used with any other discounts or coupons.
Included Package: 7 Nights lodging (shared accommodations) on private, luxury AquaCat Dive Boat, All Meals & Drinks *Beer, Wine, Soda, Juice) ALL TIPS & PORT FEEs, Diving/Snorkeling/Fishing/Beach Excursions, 16 credits towards your FAWM & TBD hours of Category 1 CME, and a free Wild Med Adventures T-Shirt, Tank-Top or Hat.
Excluded: International & Domestic Flights not included, travel insurance, rescue insurance, personal gear including diving gear (available for rent). Airport Pick-up and Transfer to our boat can be arranged but cost is not included ($15-$25pp each way). Snorkel / Dive gear, wet suit, specialty drinks not included.
SEE CHECKLIST AND RENTAL GEAR COST
Maximum of 25
Also, we will be departing from Nassau and returning to Nassau in 2026
***Please note: Full payment due within 90 days of course or a $500 fee will be added to your final cost or we have right to cancel your reservation***
Cancellation Policy: Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable. The entire balance of your trip fee will be due 120 days prior to departure. We recommend trip insurance for any unexpected illness and/or schedule changes or conflicts. If you have not paid in full prior to 120 days before the start of the course a late fee of $500 will be applied to your final cost or we have the right to cancel your trip. There will be no refund after 120 days prior to course. If you cancel before 120 days of beginning of trip you will be refunded 50% of trip cost.
If trip is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, we will reimburse all payments including deposit
PRE-REQUISITES:
Scuba Certification Recommended; however, you can complete the entire open water cert as well as the open water portion of your certification while onboard if desired.
EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, PA, NP, RRT, PhD or Physician to obtain CME accreditation. (Please Check with your governing body to ensure credits are acceptable)
If no CME needed, Non-Medicals are welcome so please feel free to attend and enjoy the lectures at no additional cost
A keen interest in wilderness & tropical medicine
A good level of physical fitness
Prepare and bring proper clothing for different activities
MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
The goal of the Bahamas Dive CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with expert faculty through educational activities including lectures and Dive / Water Adventure Excursions.
Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:
Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of the Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with coordination of tropical and dive related activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct travel safety with their patients.
Provide education of interest to wilderness and austere-activity enthusiasts.
After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:
Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in remote settings.
Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in austere environments.
Demonstrate increased knowledge and skills in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote environments, including dive medicine.
Understand objective risk-assessment in wilderness environments from the perspective of the medical professional acting as a trip leader.
Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute emergencies related to remote environments and dive-related injuries.
FACULTY DISCLOSURE / CME
It is the policy of the Wild Med Adventures, LLC to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All faculty members are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations.
Accordingly, the Wilderness Medical Society has determined there are no conflicts to report associated with this conference.
ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles.
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We hope to meet you in May and share the ultimate CME experience !
