The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine is organized by Wilderness Medicine Educational Company and will be held from February 25 - March 1, 2023 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, USA
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Join outdoor-minded clinicians from all specialties for the largest & longest running conference on Wilderness Medicine
Up to 37.5 hours of CME presentations & practical hands-on workshops taught by renowned faculty
Big Sky Ski Resort is famous for short lift lines, uncrowded slopes, and spectacular terrain
The "Biggest Skiing in America," Big Sky gives you access to more skiing and total vertical feet than anywhere in the US.
A wide variety of family-friendly activities including exploring Yellowstone National Park in the uncrowded and majestic winter season
Big Sky is easily accessible with numerous flights to nearby Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Identify prevention and treatment of altitude illness based on an understanding of the underlying physiology
- Recognize and properly manage frostbite in the field
- Identify and treat hypothermia in the field
- Identify fracture and dislocation in the wilderness
- Identify the pathophysiology, and treatment of heat-related illness
TARGET AUDIENCE: Primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other health care providers who might encounter patients in remote settings or who may treat patients that develop medical problems after visiting remote areas. No outside commercial support has been received for this activity.
Optional Workshops: Avalanche Recognition & Route Finding - Feb 27 | 12:30 -3:30 $70 Practical Splinting Skills - Feb 26 & Feb 27 | 2:00 - 3:15 $60 Ropes & Knots for Wilderness Medicine & Rescue - Feb 28 | 10:00 - 12:00 $60 Wilderness Wisdom for Women - Feb 27 | 10:00 - 12:00 $60 Basic Wound Management/Suture Lab - Feb 28 | 1:00 - 3:00 $75 Learn How to Reduce and Splint Dislocations - Feb 27 | 2:00 - 3:30 $50 Urban & Travel Survival - Feb 27 | 12:30 - 3:30. $75 Winter Wilderness Survival - Feb 26 | 12:30 - 3:30 $75 Travel Intel & Improvised Care - Feb 28 | 12:30 - 3:30 $75
Kids & Teens Workshops: Survival for Kids - Feb 27 | 8:30 - 11:30 $75 Survival for Teens - Feb 26 | 8:30 - 11:30 $75 Advanced Wilderness Survival for Teens - Feb 27 | 1:00 - 4:00 $75 Wilderness First Aid for Kids - Feb 26 | 8:30 - 11:30 am Wilderness First Aid for Teens - Feb 27 | 8:30 - 12:30 $85
Specialty:
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine
Orthopedic Trauma
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, PD
Audience:
Physician MD
Physician DO
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Other Allied Health
Physicians Assistant
Combat Medic/ Corpsman
Medical Student
