6th World Congress on Wilderness Medicine
6th World Congress on Wilderness Medicine
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
July 13-17, 2012
WMS Members, Colleagues and Friends around the world,We invite you to join us July 13-17, in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, for the 6th World Congress on Wilderness Medicine. Our host hotels, The Westin Resort and Spa and The Hilton Resort and Spa, offer lovely accommodation in the heart of Whistler for this premier CME event.
Since wilderness knows no bounds, the WMS is continuing our program of quadrennial conferences to review the status of wilderness medicine activities around the globe. The WMS World Congress brings many of the world’s leading experts to lecture and speak in their respective wilderness medicine specialties and attracts attendees who work in wilderness medicine and provide medical care in challenging areas around the world.
Our four preconference programs include Mountain and Expedition Medicine (DiMM), Disaster and Humanitarian Medicine, Marine Medicine, and Advanced Wilderness Life Support.
Additionally, the WMS will be launching an exciting new program in association with the University of Utah and the University of Colorado – the U.S. Diploma in Mountain Medicine (DiMM). This program is designed to train participants in the essentials of mountain medicine and rescue in technical alpine environments. The DiMM is an internationally recognized course certifying that the participant has undergone rigorous training and testing. The WMS-backed U.S. DiMM is currently under review for international approval by medical commissions of the ISMM, ICAR, and UIAA.
The WMS leads the world-wide community in wilderness medicine education and we hope that you will choose to be a part of this outstanding event and conference in beautiful British Columbia.
George Rodway, PhD, APRN, FAWM Chris McStay, MD, FAWM
Conference Chair Conference Co-ChairWHY YOU WILL WANT TO ATTEND
- Earn CME and FAWM* credits
- Learn about the NEW U.S. Diploma in Mountain Medicine (DiMM)
- Meet exciting colleagues from around the world
- Choose from a variety of optional workshops and small group sessions
- Experience legendary Whistler
- Congenial, casual atmosphere
* FAWM credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Every four years, the Wilderness Medical Society holds a World Congress that attracts those working in wilderness medicine and providing care in challenging areas and extreme environments around the world. This scientific meeting is unsurpassed in bringing together the best minds in the field of wilderness medicine from around the globe. You will not find another conference like the WMS World Congress anywhere, and we hope you will make your plans early to attend this one-of-a-kind meeting.
For the 2012 6th World Congress on Wilderness Medicine, we are returning to Whistler, British Columbia, a beautiful little gem of a village in the midst of the Canadian Coast Mountains and all their splendor.
The WMS World Congress Planning Committee has been working diligently to put together an exceptionally timely and topical program for our international attendees. Our program includes superlative lectures, free workshops and small group sessions, optional workshops, and four pre-conference programs.
Our speakers and faculty are known around the world as leaders in their fields, including Charlie Clarke, Karen van Hoesen, Paul Auerbach, Eric Johnson, Gordon Giesbrecht, Lance Ferguson, Buddha Basnyat, and Bruno Durrer, to name a few.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate and manage problems resulting from environmental extremes of cold, heat, and altitude
- Understand the influence of exercise stress on the evaluation and management of environment-related medical maladies
- Evaluate and prepare international and wilderness travelers for medical problems they may encounter
- Advise appropriate preventative measures for environmental illness and infectious diseases of wilderness travelers
- Improvise methods for splinting, bandaging, and evacuation from available equipment and supplies
- Understand medical issues specifically related to search and rescue operations
- Understand international differences in medical management and environmental problems
One banquet ticket for the evening of Monday, July 16, is included in your registration. You may purchase additional tickets for your family and friends.
As event details are being finalized, check back for schedule and workshops! All optional workshops have limited enrollment to ensure the quality of the learning experience. Register early to guarantee your space!
ABOUT THE EDUCATION
Target Audience: Physicians and other medical professionals who engage in wilderness and rescue activities, who counsel individuals who take part in such activities, and/or who practice in locations in which they are likely to encounter individuals who have been injured in such activities.
Accreditation: The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credits for this educational activity have been applied for.
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.
Family Physicians: This Live activity, 6th World Congress on Wilderness Medicine, with a beginning date of July 13, 2012, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 43 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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. For more information about the FAWM program visit wms.org/fawm/. FAWM credits will be available for selected sessions and workshops.
Diploma in Mountain Medicine
Our DiMM program is currently being reviewed for full approval by the medical commissions of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) and International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR), together with the International Society for Mountain Medicine (ISMM).
