THE 2012 EVEREST EXPERIENCE

The Wilderness Medical Society and our prestigious Nepal partner, Peak Promotion, invite you to join us for the ultimate CME adventure during the April-May 2012 climbing season. Together, we are able to offer you a well-priced, educational, all encompassing Khumbu Valley-Everest experience!

Who: Everyone is welcome, though there are several basic requirements:

Each participant MUST:

• join the WMS or be an existing member.
• provide a copy of passport for WMS to keep on file.
• complete the WMS Everest Application & Fitness Questionaire.
• provide evidence of Evacuation and Medical insurance coverage.
• provide evidence of Trip Interruption/Cancellation insurance.
• complete and sign a Release of Liability.

What: Due to on-going demand for “adventure, hands-on” wilderness medicine training and experience, the WMS has put together this world-class program. This course offers the opportunity for continuing medical education while on an Everest base camp (EBC) trek, plus for those more climbing oriented, we offer a Camp 2, Camp 4 or full summit opportunity. WMS CME credit is available from Kathmandu to Everest base camp, and we are planning on two nights at EBC (not normally offered for Everest treks) in cooperation with Everest ER.


When: The summit bid will begin March 22, 2012 and Camp 4 group(s) will depart on April 9. For the standard EBC trek or Camp 2, various dates are available for April and May 2012. See the schedule for start date options.

Where: Khumbu Valley, Nepal

Why: Because you asked for it! An amazing, once-in-a-lifetime wilderness medicine travel adventure! Check out this live webcam!

CME:

The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  The WMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Our Partners:

 

Everest ER: http://www.everester.org

Peak Promotions:
PO Box 5237, Kathmandu Nepal
(977-1) 4263115, 4263839
peakpromotionnepal.com
e-mail: info@peakpromotionnepal.com
Mr. Wongchu Sherpa, owner

Contact: Dr. Eric L. Johnson 

 

 

 

Objectives:
This course is designed to educate participants in the pathophysiology, recognition and treatment of a variety of medical problems commonly encountered in wilderness environments and settings remote from hospital or definitive care.
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

  • Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in wilderness settings.
  • Demonstrate basic aspects of improvised care, rescue and evacuation.
  • Learn basic field skills enabling a physician to be more capable in a ssetting remote from definitive care. 

Target Audience:
Physicians and other Medical Care Providers who have an interest in providing medical care in “remote” environments such as wilderness settings or in developing countries are encouraged to attend. 
Physicians counseling their patients traveling to remote areas will benefit as well.

Accreditation:
The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The WMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses:
Most state Boards of Registered Nurses accept AMA Category 1 Credit as meeting continuing education requirements for license renewal. Nurses should check with their state board regarding use of CME credit.

Physician Assistants:
The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Academy of Wilderness Medicine:
Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM™) is designed for individuals who want to be acknowledged for their professional achievement in Wilderness Medicine and validate their training for their patients and clients.

CME TOPICS (order of educational lectures will be determined by the trekking faculty dependent upon conditions and status of the group.)
 Travel Medicine, Altitude Medicine,  Altitude Illness ( Acute Mountain Sickness), Backcountry Medical Kits, Altitude Illness (HAPE & HACE), Travel Medicine, Altitude Medicine (Acclimatization), Improvised Trauma Care, Hypothermia, Frostbite and other Cold Injuries, Lightning Injuries, Management of Fractures & Dislocations, Wilderness Wound Management, Submersion Injuries,  Case Study Review (with Himalayan Rescue Doctors (HRA) in Pheriche), Wilderness Opthalmology, Case Studies in Everest Base Camp (at Everest ER base camp), Avalanche Safety and Rescue, Traveler’s Diarrhea