Kentucky Wellness & Leadership Retreat

October 5 - 9th, 2024

Join our 4 Night Wellness Retreat in the heart of the Bluegrass just outside Lexington in Richmond, KY. Enjoy the beauty and charm of the horse farms of Kentucky. Earn 12 hour of CME while also enjoying the outdoor heated pool, private lodging, small group discussions, private in house bourbon tasting with master distiller, bourbon trail tour, and a day at Keeneland Horse Track - all included. We will have private vans so you can relax and enjoy your trip. This course is like no other: “THE ULTIMATE” Wellness Retreat which is well-deserved for all of us medical professionals.

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ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

  • Learn the latest about Wellness & Leadership

  • Work with our expert faculty to develop your leadership skills, communication, and overall job satisfaction

  • Obtain up to 12 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME (TM)

  • Have a lot of fun

  • Spouses welcome to attend and have some very valuable input into our discussions of wellness and stress from our work environments.

  • Get a small sample of beautiful Kentucky

THE  TEAM / FACULTY:

  • The travel logistics and leadership will be provided by extremely experienced guides from 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. For more information regarding our instructor's background - please see BIO's for instructor information.

  • Core Instructors: Dr. Ben Mattingly & Dr. Zach Testo (Instructors may change depending on availability)

CERTIFICATION:

  • Approved for up to 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (TM)

ITINERARY:

  • Oct. 5th: Arrive Lexington Airport / Transfer to Private Lodging (Anytime after 4pm) (D)

    • Dinner & Introductions

  • Oct. 6th: Day at the RaceTrack - Keeneland (BLD)

    • Lectures in am before departure and pm

    • Catered Tailgating Party !!

  • Oct. 7th: Games / Lectures / Private Bourbon Tasting with Master Distiller ( (BLD)

  • Oct. 8th: Lectures / Bourbon Trail Tour / Games (BLD) 

    • Bourbon Trail with stops at various distilleries: Buffalo Trace / Castle & Key / Woodford Reserve (Distilleries may change based on availability)

    • Final Meal @ Lodge (w/ Live Music)

  • Oct. 9th: Breakfast and Departure

  • (Keeneland and Bourbon Tour Days may change slightly depending on time of the year and opening days)

MEDICAL INSURANCE / TRAVEL INSURANCE:

  • Delegates should have personal insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations, treatment or rescue/evacuation as with any travel and we recommend travel insurance in case you become ill or can’t attend for various reasons.

COSTS

  • Full Trip Cost

    • Room Type

      • (3) Deluxe Private Room with Private Bath EnSuite (2 People/Couple): $5500 per room

      • (1) “Bunker” Private Room with Private Bath (2 People/Couple): $5300 per room

        • Cost above includes CME, Room, Food/Drinks and all activities for 2 people

      • (4) Private Room with Shared Bath: $2550pp

      • (4) Shared Bedroom & Shared Bath: $2350pp

      • (4) Shared Bunk Beds & Shared Bath - Bunker: $2250pp

      • (6) Dormitory Style, Shared Bed/Shared Bath: $2000pp

      • Deposit: $1000 Shared / $2000 Couples Room (non-refundable)

 

KY WELLNESS RETREAT

3% CC fee added at Check-out

“REMAINING BALANCE WILL BE DUE 90 DAYS BEFORE START OF COURSE AND INVOICE WILL BE EMAILED”

**If you need to pay remaining balance sooner, please email us.

  • Included: 4 nights lodging, 12 hours CME, Wild Med Adventures Gift, All meals, Private Vans for events, Day @ Keeneland Racetrack & entrance tickets, Private Bourbon Tasting, Live Music @ Lodge, Bourbon Trail Tour, and most alcohol drinks while at lodge. (Some specialty drinks may not be available)

  • Excluded: All flights and travel to our Event, optional food and alcohol while at Keeneland Racetrack, additional days of travel.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE 90 DAYS PRIOR TO START OF COURSE

IF YOU CANCEL 120 DAYS BEFORE COURSE YOU WILL GET FULL REIMBURSEMENT MINUS THE DEPOSIT

If you cancel LESS THAN 120 days prior to course but more than 90 days, you will be reimbursed 50% of Total Course Cost

Cancellation less than 90 days prior to course, there will be no reimbursement


FACULTY DISCLOSURE / CME

  • It is the policy of Wild Med Adventures to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor.

  • The faculty and staff involved with this live activity have signed disclosure statements indicating they have no conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest with respect to this course content.

  • ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) and Wild Med Adventures. The WMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”

  • The Wilderness Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Each physician should claim only the 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 on wellness techniques, preventing burn-out and improving your leadership skills.

  • Enjoy Discussing topics from medical providers from all backgrounds

  • Work with our expert faculty to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding what creates friction in the work-place

  • Obtain up to 12 hours of CME

MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

  • The goal of the Wellness & Leadership Retreat CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience and share topics and learn skills to prevent depression, work burn-out, and create a more meaningful workplace.

  • 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 various patients and backgrounds.

    • Provide education of interest to all medical providers with various back-grounds

    • After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:

      • Establish a set of guidelines to help deal with difficulties and stress of the work-place

      • Improve relationships within your hospital system and become a stronger leader

      • Learn skills to improve work burn-out and learn how to reach out for help

      • Understand how to recognize and help a colleague who may be struggling

TARGET AUDIENCE: 

  • Intended as continuing education for physicians, PA's, NP's, nurses, and medics who work or teach in a medical environment

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