White River Fishing CME
June 1 - June 5th, 2025
Join our First-Class 4 night Arkansas Fly-Fishing CME course at the White River Trout Club.
We will complete the core curriculum of this Outdoor Illness & Injuries CME certification course while fishing in Arkansas and exploring the beautiful White River searching for the monster Brown Trouts. Enjoy 4 Nights / 2.5 days of guided fly-fishing with the highly regarded White River Trout Club Guides, 13 hours CME lectures / work-shops, excellent food and drinks including beer and wine while making new friends.
Fishing Diversity
The diversity makes this area of the state and country a true fly fisherman’s paradise allowing options for everyone. Two other available fisheries in the area are Bull Shoals and Norfork Lake. They play host to some of the best bass fishing in the country, with the most notable and targeted species being largemouth, hybrid and striped bass. More unique options such as carp and walleye are available for the fly angler to target.
One of the most appealing things about this area is that there is an option for every angler despite their experience level. Whether you are a true beginner in the sport of fly fishing or a seasoned vet, we can take care of any and all people and base the areas and species of fish we are targeting around your hopes and desires in order to make your trip the most memorable one to date!
CERTIFICATION:
Approved for up to 13 hrs AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits
13 hrs FAWM Credits towards your Fellowship
“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:
An opportunity to Fly Fish in beautiful Arkansas with respectable fly-fishing guides while gaining valuable medical knowledge
Experience wilderness medicine in context doing what you love to do
Enjoy a full service lodge with excellent food, drinks and hospitality with a rustic atmosphere
Build friendships to last a lifetime
ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather)
Day 1 – Sunday June 1st: Arrive at Lodge in time for Dinner and Introduction to Course
Day 2 – Monday, June 2nd: Full Day Fly Fishing: Afternoon / Evening Lectures
Day 3 – Tuesday, June 3rd: Lectures, Skills Workshop, and 1/2 Day Fishing
Day 4 – Weds, June 4th: Full Day Fly Fishing: Afternoon / Evening Lectures
Day 5 - Thurssday, June 5th: Breakfast and Final Goodbyes - continue your travel in Utah or drive back to airport
Lecture Topics May Include: Bear/Animal Attacks, Hypothermia, hemorrhage control, Med kits for outdoor enthusiasts, Fishing Injuries
THE TEAM / FACULTY:
The fishing logistics and leadership will be provided by extremely experienced guides from Falcons Ledge, whose team members have a wealth of knowledge and experience.
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.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Anyone is welcome to attend.
A keen interest in medicine & fishing . . . or just like fishing with fun people !
A minimal level of physical fitness
Falcon’s Ledge will help those with minimal experience and they provide all gear including waders, rod/reels, flies and education
TRIP INSURANCE:
Delegates should have personal insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations, treatment or rescue/evacuation as well as some form of trip insurance to cover missed flights, weather delays and other potential trip delays. In addition, rescue / evacuation insurance is recommended but not required. However, Wild Med Adventures is not responsible for any costs that are incurred due to injury or illness requiring medical evacuation or hospitalization. We recommend Global Rescue for all of our trips.
PLEASE BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE - we lose 1-2 people before almost every trip due to unexpected injuries or illnesses in family.
LODGING: White river trout club
Lodging is considered double occupancy. Each room has 2-3 beds and some may have 3 people per room. If single occupancy is a deal-breaker, contact us and we may be able to work something out for an extra fee if conference is not full.
June 1 - 5TH, 2025
COST:
Deposit: $1500
Course + CME: $3299 (Deposit $1500 due at time of registration)
Non-CME Spouse / Friend who is Fishing: $2999
Non-Fishing Spouse / Friend: $1000
INCLUDED: All equipment, CME, wader rentals / fishing gear, 3 days fishing, all meals, wine & beer & some cocktails, & the memories to share for a lifetime.
EXCLUDED: Airfare / transportation to location, travel insurance (recommended), & any personal gear you may want to bring. If you have a special alcoholic drink other than basics like beer, wine, bourbon - you may want to stop and grab it on the way. Tips estimated $250-$300 ($25-30/day for chef/housestaff and $50/full day fishing).
***Please note: Full payment due within 90 days of course or a $500 fee will be added to your final cost**
Cancellation Policy: Your deposit for the course is nonrefundable. The entire balance of your course 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 $500 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 before 90 days, you will be reimbursed course fee minus deposit.
We have a maximum number of 25 clients. Minimum of 8.
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 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 13 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 Madison River Lodge and fly-fishing
Work with our expert faculty and local Fly-Fishing guides to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding hunting & fishing injuries
Obtain up to 13 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society towards your FAWM
Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while hunting & fishing and practical skills for assessment, splinting, wraps, carries and more
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 recreational hunting environments or who may work in remote clinics and deal with the injuries sustained by hunters.
Graduates from other wilderness medicine programs (e.g. FAWM, MFAWM) who want to gain experience and skills in Fly-Fishing / Remote Medicine
Individuals pursuing a Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM™)
Non-Medicals welcome to attend as well
MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
The goal of the Wilderness Medical Society Fishing and Hunting CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with Montana Angler through educational activities including lectures, hands on work-shops, training modules and fishing 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 hunting & fishing related educational activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct hunter 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 skill in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote hunting environments, including hyperthermia, hypothermia, cold injuries, and wound management.
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 potential high velocity ballistic injuries.
Perform a pre-departure assessment of the participant’s pre-existing medical conditions and plan an appropriate medical kit & care.
PLEASE INQUIRE WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
We hope to meet you in Arkansas and share the ultimate fishing CME experience !
