Dominican Republic

Tropical Medicine & Surf CME

Join us June 7th - 14th, 2025

June 7TH - 14TH, 2025

  • Join us in the Dominican Republic & enjoy multiple activities: Surfing, Yoga, Relaxation on the Beach, Canyoneering, Wind-foiling and so much more!

  • Our Course provides a luxury surf experience in the Dominican Republic with high-quality boutique accommodations, tasty & healthy food, up to date wilderness medicine education and a unique friendly social vibe between course instructors, lodge hosts, and guests, located in the tropical surf town of Cabarete, on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic.

  • PROFESSIONAL SURF INSTRUCTION: Enjoy surf instructors with years of experience teaching beginners and intermediate surfers how to progress in a fun, safe and quick manner.The Dominican Republic is blessed with year-round surf, so anytime is a good time to join us.

  • Warm water, white sandy beaches lined with palm trees and fun, mellow waves ideal for learning to surf are what the North Coast of the Dominican Republic has to offer. And it's so easy to get to us! We have built in daily Surf lessons for people who have never surfed before and want to learn to surf in a safe, quick and fun manner using our structured approach. It's not just surfing that is offered at our course, you can also combine your surf holiday with kitesurfing or the new sport of Wingfoiling (wingsurfing). Waves in the morning, windsports in the afternoon.

  • Enjoy Yoga Sessions, Canyoneering trip, food & drinks for the all-inclusive CME package.

CERTIFICATION:

  • Approved for up to TBD AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and a maximum of TBD WMS FAWM Credits (Likely 12-18 credits) - will have curriculum posted soon.

  • “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 location close to the beach and adventure activities

  • Multiple Activities Included

    • Daily Surf Lessons

    • Canyoneering Expedition

    • 2 Yoga Sessions

    • Optional (Additional Cost): KiteSurfing / Wing-Foiling Lessons

  • Enjoy excellent food, drinks and hospitality

  • Beautiful Private Residence

  • All Meals & Alcohol (Beer / Wine and a few select liquors)

  • CME

  • Friendships to last a lifetime

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

  • Day 1 (June 7th) – Arrive in DR at Puerto Plata (POP) Transportation will be ready to take you to the lodge when you arrive on the island.

    • Introduction to Course & Dinner at 7:00pm

  • Day 2 (June 8th) – Included Activity

    • Morning Surf Lesson / Activities

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 3 – (June 9th)

    • Morning Surf Lessons

    • *Yoga Session (optional but included)

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 4 - (June 10th)

    • Canyoneering Trip

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 5 –(June 11th) 

    • Morning Surf Lesson

    • *Yoga Session (optional but included)

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 6 – (June 12th)

    • Morning Surf Lesson

    • Optional Afternoon Activities

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 7 - (June 13th)

    • Morning Surf Lesson

    • Optional Afternoon Activities

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 8 - (June 14th) Wrap-Up & Departure

    • Evaluations and Wrap-up / Departure to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)

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: Tami Thome, MD (Instructors may change depending on availability)

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 the Dominican Republic. The CDC is a useful resource. You should also discuss your travel plans with your physician.

  • TRIP INSURANCE is HIGHLY recommended. We cannot reimburse deposits for accidents, health issues, injuries, or other unforeseen circumstances although we will try our best.

ACCOMODATIONS:  

  • Our lodging is a 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 5 morning Surf Lessons, a Canyoneering Trip and easy access to multiple other activities including Wing-Foiling Lessons.

  • Enjoy an amazing CME Vacation to beautiful Dominican Republic while meeting new friends.

  • Extras:

    • Wing-Foiling Lessons (8 hrs instruction with equipment = $850); extra lessons $105/hr

    • KiteBoarding (8 hrs of instruction with equipment = $675); extra lessons $85/hr

    • Equipment Rental Alone: Wing-foiling - $100/day; KiteBoarding - $96/day

LOCATION

*Airport Transfers are Included*

COST:

Deposit: $2000

Course + CME Options:

  1. CME Participant (Shared Lodging 2 per room): $4150

  2. CME Participant (Shared Lodging 4 per room): $3800

    • (Only 2 of the 8 Rooms can hold 4 people)

  3. Non-CME Participant (Shared Lodging - must be with Medical CME Attendee): $3650

MAX Number of Guests: 16 - 20 people including instructors

Included:  7 Nights lodging (shared accommodations), Transportation once arrived in Puerto Plata (POP), all meals, daily Surf lessons, 2 Yoga Sessions, 1 Canyoneering trip, all transportation to included activities and to/fro Airport, CME credits and credits towards your FAWM, and a free Wild Med Adventures gift. Limited Alcohol included at the Lodge but does not include drinks at local bars / restaurants.

Excluded: Flight from destination to the Dominican Repbulic, transportation to/fro aiports other than Puerto Plata (POP) Additional activities not included that you may wish to do on your "free-time"such as other tours, fishing, massage, Wing-Foiling lessons, kite-surfing, etc., any personal gear needed for the trip such as clothing and other equip. Any additional costs for lunch, gratuities, delays, injuries, trip insurance, medical & rescue insurance or cancellations that isn’t in above itinerary. Tips for all activities are not included and estimated to be around $200 per person.

***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

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

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 TBD 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 TBD 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 & Surf 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™)

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Wild Med Adventures, LLC strives to add that personal touch to your learning experience. Many adventures are awaiting and we are interested in your ideas or customized trips for large groups.