Belize: Ambergris Caye

Tropical & Dive Medicine

Join us November 4th - 11th, 2023

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NOV 4th - 11th, 2023

• Join us in Belize! - Enjoy multiple activities and customize your experience on this one of a kind tropical getaway.

• This course is ideal for those interested in tropical medicine & physician wellness or those looking to learn more about possible injuries and accidents encountered while traveling abroad. We will complete the core curriculum of this CME certification course while staying at our own private & beautiful lodge. Leave the planning to us and enjoy a hassle free stay. We have arranged on island transportation, all inclusive meals, multiple activities including fishing, diving, snorkeling, massages & more as well as paddleboarding, kayaking and golf carts for the entire team. We have also planned a private Sunset Booze/Dinner Cruise. 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. Bring along a friend or a partner as non-medicals are welcome to attend.

CERTIFICATION:

• Approved for up to 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and a maximum of 16 WMS FAWM Credits

• “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:

• Beautiful ocean-front location close to the beach and adventure activities

• Choose your included activities @ check-out (any 3 combinations)

  • Scuba Diving

  • Flats Fishing (Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon)

  • Snorkeling

  • Private Massage

• Enjoy excellent food, drinks and hospitality

• Beautiful Private Residence on the Ocean

• All-Inclusive Private Dinner Cruise with Dinner & Drinks

• Earn CME

• Build friendships to last a lifetime

ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather)

• Day 1 – Arrive in Belize before 3:00 pm and walk over to Tropic Air or take a cab to Belize Water Taxi for your departure to San Pedro/Ambergris Caye. Transportation will be ready to take you to the lodge when you arrive on the island and you should arrive by 5:00pm - 6:00pm.

  • Introduction to Course & Dinner at 7:00pm

• Day 2 – Included Activity

  • 3-Tank Local Dive / Full Day Fishing / Snorkel Tour / Massage

  • Evening Lectures

• Day 3 – *Off Day (Optional Activity / Not Included)

  • Add your own activity as desired or relax on the beach with paddle-boarding, city tour, or mainland tour. You can also add additional days of fishing or diving here if desired

  • Evening Lectures

• Day 4 - Included Activity

  • Choose between 1. Hol Chan Marine Dive/Snorkel ( 1-Dive/1-Snorkel or 2 Snorkel sites) 2. Fishing or 3. Massage

  • Evening Lectures

• Day 5 – *Optional Activities (Not Included)

  • Blue Hole Dive/Snorkel: $275 Snorkel / $375 Dive (3-tank): Full Day Event

  • or choose your own activity: Fishing, Massages, or Mainland Tour (we can help arrange) 

  • Evening Lectures

• Day 6 – Included Activity

  • Dive, Snorkel, Fish, or relax and have a Massage

  • Evening Lectures

• Day 7 - Free Day / Relax

  • Relax or add-on an additional optional activity

  • Sunset Cruise as a group with Dinner & Drinks Included

  • Evening Lectures

• Day 8 - Wrap-Up & Departure

  • Evaluations and Wrap-up / 9:00am Departure to San Pedro

**3 activities are included in your course cost excluding the Blue Hole. You can pick any combination (For example: 3 days of fishing or 2 days fishing and one day Diving or one day diving, one day scuba, one massage (you choose any combination at check-out)

THE  TEAM / FACULTY:

• The travel logistics and leadership will be provided by extremely experienced guides from Belize and staff from our lodge.

• 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. For more information regarding our instructor's background - please see BIO's for instructor information.

• Core Instructors: Ben Mattingly, MD, FAWM & Jennifer Mattingly, PA-C (Instructors may change depending on availability)

PRE-REQUISITES: (none)

• 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, 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

• Non-Medicals Welcome to Attend

TRIP INSURANCE AND PRE-TRIP MEDICAL:

• 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 and other potential trip delays. We recommend Global Rescue for our international CME trips.

• PLEASE set up an appointment with a travel clinic to ensure all appropriate vaccinations and prophylaxis medications for Belize. The CDC is a useful resource. You should also discuss your travel plans with your physician.

ACCOMODATIONS:  

• Our lodging is an ocean front, private get-away with easy access to the beach and other activities. Known for its great service, amazing on-site activities, excellent chef & staff in a tropical paradise.

• Enjoy 3-included activities plus an amazing Sunset Dinner Cruise and easy access to multiple activities with provided Golf Carts for everyone.

• Enjoy an amazing CME Vacation to beautiful Ambergris Caye, Belize while meeting new friends.

LOCATION

Our lodging is on Ambergris Caye on the South tip in San Pedro.

COST:

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Deposit: $1500

Course + CME Options:

1. CME Participant (Shared Lodging): $4500

2. Non-CME Participant (Shared Lodging): $4000

3. Blue Hole Excursion Day 4 ($275 Snorkeling / $375 Scuba Diver -3 tank dive)

Save 3% online Credit Card fee by sending Check or Money Order to:

Wild Med Adventures, 7100 Christy Creek, Morehead, KY 40351

Included:  7 Nights lodging (shared accommodations), Transportation once arrived in Ambergris Caye & Drop-Off (9:00am departure), Private Chef - all meals, Your Choice of 3 Group Activities, transportation to included activities, Sunset Dinner & Booze Cruise, 16 CME credits and credits towards your FAWM, and a free Wild Med Adventures gift. 

EIGHT DAY/SEVEN NIGHT BEST OF BELIZE INCLUSIONS:

• 7 x Night stay (double occupancy)

• Double Occupancy

• Private Chef including all Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinner

• All Drinks including Alcohol while at lodge

• Air Conditioned Conference Room

• Your Choice of 3 Adventure Activities (to be noted at time of payment)

  • Scuba Trips

  • Fishing Trips

  • Massage

  • (Optional: We can help arrange extra activities including Fishing, Diving & Mainland Tours)

• Private Group Sunset Dinner and Booze Cruise

• Golf Carts, Paddleboards, and Kayaks for your daily use

• Live Music arranged for our private party

Excluded: Flight from destination to Belize and water or air transportation to Ambergris Caye / San Pedro. Additional activities not included that you may wish to do on your "free" days such as mainland tours, extra diving or fishing, massage, etc., any personal gear needed for the trip such as snorkel gear, hiking gear, or other equipment. Any additional costs for lunch, gratuities, delays, injuries, trip insurance, medical & rescue insurance or cancellations. Tips for all activities are not included and minimum tip of $50-$100/guide per day and $100pp for lodge / week is recommended.

***Please note: Full payment due within 90 days of course or a $250 fee will be added to your final cost**

• Cancellation Policy: Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable. The entire balance of your trip fee and CME fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. If you have not paid in full prior to 90 days before the start of the course a late fee of $250 will be applied to final cost or we have the right to cancel your trip. There will be no refund after 90 days prior to course. If you cancel greater than 90 days of beginning of trip, you will be refunded 50% of total trip cost. If you cancel trip 120 days before trip you will be reimbursed full price excluding deposit.

• We have a maximum number of 18 including instructors.

  PLEASE BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE TO COVER CANCELLATIONS THAT MIGHT OCCUR

  DEPOSIT NON-REFUNDABLE

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 16.0 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. 

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL

• Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.

• Practice your skills while enjoying the beautiful beaches and waters of Costa Rica

• Work with our expert faculty to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding tropical medicine

• Obtain up to 16 hours of CME

• “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.”

• Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while traveling to tropical areas and remote locations.

MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

• The goal of the Tropical & Dive Medicine CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medical-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with expert faculty through educational activities including lectures, hands on work-shops, and Adventure Excursions.

• Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:

  • Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of 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 medicine educational 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 tropical environments.

    • 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.

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™)