May 19-24, 2023

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• Join us for our first Wild Med conference dedicated to the Travel Clinician. We will spend 5 days at Maple Grove Hot Springs in beautiful Thatcher, Idaho. Days will consist of lectures discussing topics ranging from med kits and hypothermia to animal bites. We will also spend time enjoying the outdoors during offsite excursions including hiking, rafting and of course, hot springs.

• Topics covered are geared to the  Travel Clinician by educating the participants in areas that he/she may encounter while traveling between members/patients.  It will cover a broad range of topics including but not limited to Animal Bites, Airplane Travel, Heat and Cold Illnesses, and Communications. When completed the Travel Clinician should have a broad knowledge of topics that will better allow the clinician to care for their members/patients and remain safe in unexpected and austere environments.

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

• Learn the latest wilderness medical skills for provider safety, patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.

• Practice your skills while enjoying a true wilderness adventure in the backcountry of Thatcher, Idaho.

• Work with our expert faculty while enjoying the outdoors.

• Obtain up to 14 hours of CME/CEU

• Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while traveling and in austere environments.

  
  

CERTIFICATION:

• 14 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

• Experience wilderness medicine in context doing what you love to do.

• Enjoy an all-inclusive package with excellent food, drinks and hospitality in a rustic atmosphere.

• Build friendships to last a lifetime.

ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather) View lecture topics above

• Day 1 – Fly into Salt Lake City, or Jackson Hole or nearest airport (Idaho Falls or Pocatello, Idaho)

  • Dinner and Introduction to Wilderness Medicine

  • Lectures

• Day 2 – Lectures AM /Lunch and Outdoor Activities/Afternoon Lectures

• Day 3 – Lectures AM/ Lunch and Outdoor Activities/ Afternoon Lectures

• Day 4 - Lectures AM/Lunch and Outdoor Activities/Afternoon Lectures

• Day 5 – Lectures AM/Lunch and Outdoor Activities/ Afternoon Lectures/Final Dinner and Fire Pit

• Day 6 – Breakfast and trip back to airports
  

MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

• The goal of the Wilderness Medical Society Wilderness Medicine for the Traveling Clinician is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while enjoying the scenic beauty of Idaho. 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 medical needs and also those involved in the care of patients in austere environments, and travel medicine.

  • 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 environments, including medical kits, patient assessment, hemorrhage control, and orthopedic injuries.

  • 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 travel medicine.

  • Perform a pre-departure assessment of the participant’s pre-existing medical conditions and plan an appropriate medical kit & care.

THE  TEAM / FACULTY:

• 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. Instructors may change depending on availability.

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.

• We do recommend Rescue Insurance as well which can be purchased via Global Rescue.

TARGET AUDIENCE: 

• Intended as continuing education for physicians, PA's, NP's, nurses, and medics who travel large distances between work sites, who aspire to work or teach as a field instructor/provider in austere environments or who may work in remote clinics.

• Graduates from other wilderness medicine programs (e.g. FAWM, MFAWM) who want to gain experience in Remote Medicine.

• Anyone Interested in meeting and learning with a fun group of people.

• NON-MEDICALS WELCOME

COST

SOLD OUT

Includes:

Lodging: Platform Tent or Cabins depending on availability

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Appetizer, and Dinner all prepared by a local chef

Beverages: Soft Drinks and Water

Deposit: $350

Conference + CME $1500

Guest/Spouse without CME $1300 (must accompany a medical attendee)

Included: 5 Nights lodging (may be shared accommodations), meals as listed, & 14 hours Category 1 CME

Excluded: Airfare, Transportation to and from airport. Tips: $50/pp. Any other personal gear you may need. Any additional costs for delays, injuries, trip insurance, or damage done by negligence. *Please note: this is a potentially dangerous activity. Please consult your physician and have recommended insurance & rescue insurance. Optional outdoor excursions.

***COURSE IS OPEN***

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***Please note: Full payment due within 90 days of start of course or a $250 fee will be added to your final cost OR we have the right to cancel your trip without refund**

• 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. No deposits will be returned after payment unless for some reason course is cancelled. 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 the final cost or you will lose your spot on our trip. There will be a full refund minus deposit up to 90 days prior to course. No refunds if within 90 days of start of course.

• We have a maximum number of 16 and minimum of 6.

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 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. 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. 

PLEASE INQUIRE WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

We hope to meet you in May and share the ultimate outdoor and CME/CEU experience !