WLS:MP is a practical hands-on certification course originally developed at the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1997 that teaches medical professionals how to manage medical and trauma emergencies when traditional medical facilities are not readily accessible. WLS:MP was developed to create a standard in treating injuries and illnesses in a wilderness environment. Topics include: patient assessment, treatment guidelines for life support until definitive care or evacuation is available, and techniques and guidelines for evacuation. All registrants who pass the written exam will receive the WLS:MP certification that is valid for four years.
When
7/15/2023 7:00 AM - 7/16/2023 5:00 PM
7/15/2023 7:00 AM
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Introduction to freediving-related medical conditions from a freediving medic and competitive Freediver’s perspective. First-hand account and lessons learned.
7/17/2023 8:00 AM
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This presentation will describe the current knowledge about pulmonary barotrauma of descent in freediving ("lung squeeze"), description of physics and pathophysiology involved, the current limitations of diagnosis and management, and bring up areas where development of knowledge is needed, with suggestions of research projects.
7/17/2023 9:00 AM
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Conference participants will have the opportunity to test their wilderness medicine knowledge against their peers and experts in the field. Questions and factoids are drawn from conference lectures and workshops.
7/17/2023 10:15 AM
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A discussion revolving around the evolution of wilderness medicine and developing a road map for those interested in a career in wilderness medicine.
7/17/2023 11:30 AM
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The WSMH Tapting project is a result of a commitment to a long-standing vision by the late Wongchhu Sherpa to give back to his boyhood village in Nepal after achieving success with his tourism business. After spearheading the development of roads, hydro-power projects, water projects, and a school in his local community, when asked what else he wanted to accomplish before passing away on December 30, 2015, he stated his wish to bring better access and quality healthcare to his Chyangba village and lower Solukhumbu region – a community of approximately 30,000 people. This project is derived from his family and many friends at the WMS, Everest ER, and others wanting to fulfil that wish.
7/17/2023 12:15 PM
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Selected wilderness medicine research will be presented with electronic posters. Poster presentations will be judged for content and quality.
7/17/2023 1:30 PM
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This workshop will take place at the pool at the Centennial Pool (a short 10 minute walk from the Davenport). Please be prepared to participate in the water. Requirements: Know how to swim, No Cardiovascular medical conditions, No history of epilepsy, No history of panic attacks. Gear Requested: Wetsuit, weight belt/weights, mask, snorkel, fins, watch/timer
7/17/2023 1:30 PM
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The 14ers Mini-Lecture Series is specifically designed to give attendees who have not spoken for the WMS before an opportunity to present a brief, 14-minute lecture on the topic of their choice. In order to increase speaking diversity and variety at future conferences, presenters will be evaluated based on their content and delivery, and the highest ranking 14er will be offered an opportunity to speak during next summer's conference. What Lies Beneath: Why Are Our World's Fittest Athletes Struggling to Stay Afloat? - Sally Peterson, Combating Anxiety & Depression in the EM Provider - Sean Lawler, Poison Running Through My Veins - Kevin Watkins, Do Not Recommend - Hillary Irons, Acute Mountain Sickness - Elan Small, Tick-borne Disease - Karen Cyndari
7/17/2023 4:30 PM
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Review of articles published in WEM in the past year, with a focus on their relevance and implications for the wilderness medicine practitioner.
7/18/2023 9:00 AM
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Climate change is causing wildfires to become more common, bigger, and part of longer and longer seasons. In response, we look to wildland firefighters to be the “first responders” protecting our wildlands. However, wildland firefighter safety and emergency medical care is an area of study which has seen shockingly little research. And the limited and often dated research which has been done has shown high morbidity and mortality. Join a discussion on epidemiology, agency protocols and their expectations of firefighters, wilderness first aid training for firefighters, and opportunities for the wilderness medicine community to become involved in protecting those who protect our wilderness and wildlands – wildland firefighters.
7/18/2023 10:30 AM
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To review how decision making and risk tolerance in the outdoors is changing.
7/18/2023 11:30 AM
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Conference participants will have the opportunity to test their wilderness medicine knowledge against their peers and experts in the field. Questions and factoids are drawn from conference lectures and workshops.
7/18/2023 12:30 PM
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This forum provides the opportunity for directors and responders to share challenges, success stories and consider what may be best practices for medical directors.
7/18/2023 2:00 PM
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Build the skills to become excellent in peer review for Wilderness and Environmental Medicine Journal as well as other journals to improve literature publications.
7/18/2023 2:00 PM
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Essentials of River Safety and Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and simple rescues of paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Fundamental techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as entrapments, and pins, also are taught.
Participants should wear and bring:
1. Closed-toed shoes suitable for wearing in the water, and that will provide traction on wet rocks (old tennis shoes work great). Shoes should fit snugly and stay on the feet while swimming.
2. Appropriate clothing to provide thermal and sun protection. The water will be cool, and the air temps will likely be hot. You will be swimming in the river. Although drysuits or full wetsuits are not recommended or required, your choice of clothing will impact your comfort level in potentially cold water. Thin (1.5-3 mil) neoprene pants/shorts provide good thermal protection and abrasion resistance. Long sleeved sun shirts are also recommended.
3. Water/Snacks
7/18/2023 2:00 PM
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My partner fell into a glacier crevasse? Can’t pass the crux of this rock climb? Do I need to lift a bucket of water to the second story of a powerless rural hospital? Experiment with ropes, pulleys, prusiks, and carabiners to overcome the force of a load! Materials Needed: Gloves to handle the rope, Water, snacks sunscreen, sunshades, and mosquito repellent.
7/18/2023 2:00 PM
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Undertake big challenges in your life and medical career and learn how to develop sustainable global health programs.
7/19/2023 8:00 AM
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Dive into managing hazardous marine life encounters, including shark bites, marine vertebrate injuries, cnidarian envenomations and appropriate treatment modalities.
7/19/2023 9:00 AM
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Overview of orthopedic emergencies and their management in the austere environment.
7/19/2023 10:30 AM
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Conference participants will have the opportunity to test their wilderness medicine knowledge against their peers and experts in the field. Questions and factoids are drawn from conference lectures and workshops.
7/19/2023 12:30 PM
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Selected wilderness medicine research will be presented orally. Oral presentations will be judged for content and quality.
7/19/2023 2:00 PM
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Using a case-based approach, learn the priorities and key principles of wilderness survival. Learn and practice core, hands-on skills that will help keep you alive in a wide variety of environments. Examine accounts of those who have made it to glean secrets of survival. Walk away with knowledge, skills, and confidence to be a survivor yourself.
7/19/2023 2:00 PM
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In this presentation, we will explore the unique skill sets of APPs, advantages and logistics of employment of the APP in remote locales, and explore issues related to both collaboratively and independently provisioned care.
7/19/2023 3:30 PM
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Consider equipment preparations to enable an individual and group response to a disaster with a focus on personal preparedness for medical providers to support mission success.
7/19/2023 3:30 PM
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Each conference registration comes with one Banquet ticket. If you need an additional banquet ticket, please add this option to your shopping cart.
7/19/2023 6:00 PM
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Still hanging bear bags and wearing bells? In this presentation we will take a deeper look at the patterns of occurrence and injuries associated with larger North American animal encounters, and what you as an outdoor leader need to realistically consider.
7/20/2023 8:00 AM
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Acquiring the skills to lead, teach and provide care in an expedition setting.
7/20/2023 9:00 AM
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As wilderness medicine professionals seek out new challenges they may encounter opportunities to work or volunteer for humanitarian organizations providing services in conflict environments supporting refugee populations, training healthcare providers, or delivering patient care. This new arena requires additional skills and knowledge before stepping in to ensure safe and effective operations. Common deficiencies will be highlighted and attendees will be shown pathways to correct those. Resources for self-guided learning will be provided enabling attendees to identify how their practice of medicine may be adapted in resource limited environments. Individuals will be confronted with ethical questions, emotional burdens, and physical risks to help them better assess if this is the particular niche of humanitarian medicine they wish to enter. Upon conclusion of the presentation and following some honest self-reflection, attendees will be able to assess their fitness for different mission types and organizational structures empowering them to decide which opportunities they should take part in.
7/20/2023 10:30 AM
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This lecture presents an ethnographic study of the traditional medical practices and songs for local flora/fauna of a remote tribe of nomadic pastoralists in Ethiopia's Omo Valley in the face of ecological changes, and describes how this work led to the development of novel methodology to include hard-to-reach mobile populations in health campaigns and population data.
7/20/2023 11:30 AM
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