There are a number of wilderness medicine conferences that happen yearly both in North America and abroad that focus on general medical issues in the outdoors as well as more specific themes such as altitude, environmental emergencies, and disasters. The Wilderness Medical Society has done an admirable job of offering and supporting many of these.

There are also a number of smaller, local conferences on wilderness medicine hosted by medical school, outdoor and rescue groups. Some of these “home-grown” and grassroots type conferences can provide a different approach  on wilderness medicine and healthcare in remote communities through local cultural interactions, specific experiences and social perspectives.

One such conference is called WildER Med and occurs September 28 to 30, 2012 on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada. Manitoulin Island sits between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay on their northern shores. The conference is quite inclusive and designed to focus on remote medical issues that affect everyone from hospital based physicians to first responders to wilderness guides. A major theme of the conference is interdisciplinary communication and teamwork amongst these groups for successful patient care in the wilderness. While based on local experiences and insight, there is value in this theme for anyone dealing with wilderness emergencies.

Another unique aspect of this conference includes the use of an aboriginal theater group called the Debajehmujig Storytellers. One of the evening activities includes an interactive “wilderness med” theater experience.

With a maximum of 30 participants allowed for the conference, expect an intimate and unique experience.

>> Register for the WildER Conference on Wilderness Medicine here.

In addition to four Wilderness Medical Associates’ instructors presenting at the conference, the company will staff a booth in the vendor hall.

Please stop by to say hello and find out what’s new at WMA.  Anne Rugg, the WMA General Manager,  is looking forward to talking with current or potentially new sponsors and WMA grads!

WMA Instructors Teaching at the Wilderness Risk Management Conference

Jon Tierney
PCIA Outdoor Climbing Instructor Course Provider Training

Deb Ajango
Using Case Studies as a Risk Management Teaching Methodology

Bill Frederick
Navigating Risk in International Locales

David Johnson
Medical Topics – New, Controversial and Old

More about the 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

• View a list of the WRMC workshops
• WRMC Website
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• Follow Wilderness Medical Associates on Twitter
• Subscribe to WMA blog via email
• View the invitation letter from Chair

2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

Bill Frederick, WMA lead instructor and Safety Director for School for Field Studies, will be conducting a presentation on navigating risk in international locales.  Bill will review the hazard landscape, research that is available, and best practices.

Specific topics will include:

- Info acquisition
- Transportation
- Medical Care
- Communications

Resources and Updates About the Wilderness Risk Management Conference:

• View a list of the WRMC workshops
• WRMC Website
• Follow WRMC on Twitter
• Follow Wilderness Medical Associates on Twitter
• View the invitation letter from Chair
• Subscribe to WMA blog via email

Wilderness Medical Associates lead instructor Deb Ajango will be presenting a free workshop to Wilderness Risk Management Conference attendees. The workshop will inform audience members on how case studies can be utilized to improve risk management and safety.  Those attending will review a case study and then apply key concepts in risk management planning. The workshop will be held on October 14, 2009.

Click here to buy Lessons Learned II, written by Deb Ajango.

More About the 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

• View a list of the WRMC workshops
• WRMC Website
• Follow WRMC on Twitter
• Follow Wilderness Medical Associates on Twitter
• Subscribe to WMA blog via email
• View the invitation letter from Chair

About the Workshop

The workshop is intended for experienced climbers and educators that wish to become providers of the PCIA Outdoor Climbing Instructor Courses.

Training will be held 2-3 hours away from Durham, NC and you will receive more information regarding logistics upon registering. Check out the Wilderness Risk Management Conference website for more information.

More About the Wilderness Risk Management Conference

• View a list of the WRMC workshops
• WRMC Website
• Follow WRMC on Twitter
• Follow Wilderness Medical Associates on Twitter
• Subscribe to WMA blog via email
• View the invitation letter from Chair

Mountain Destinations will be hosting the 23^rd annual National Conference on Wilderness Medicine between July 29, 2009 and August 2, 2009 in Big Sky, MT. The objective of this conference is to teach both practical and theoretical skills to medical/outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. After completing this course, participants will have the knowledge to describe, assess, and  treat medical problems and emergencies that are frequently encountered in wilderness settings.

Wilderness Medical Associates’ Curriculum Director, Jeffrey Isaac PA-C, will be conducting a wilderness workshop at the conference on Technology in Wilderness Medicine and Rescue on July 31.

Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS)

There will be a Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS) course offered as an optional class between July 28, 2009 and July 31, 2009.  The Wilderness ALS course will be conducted by WMA instructors Jeff Isaac, Will Smith, and Fay Johnson.

Useful Resources on the National Conference on Wilderness Medicine:

• View the Big Sky Conference brochure
• Check out the Schedule-at-a-Glance
• Follow WMA on Twitter or check out our Facebook page
• Read more about the Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS) course.

Click Here Register Online for the National Conference on Wilderness Medicine.

About the Wilderness Risk Management Conference:

The 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) will be held in Durham, NC between October 14-16, 2009. The objective of this conference is to effectively educate outdoor/medical professionals and enthusiasts in relieving risks that may occur in the wilderness. This workshop is sponsored by NOLS, Outward Bound, and Student Conservation Association (SCA).

Wilderness Medical Associates is excited to announce that some of our own instructors (Dr. David Johnson, Bill Frederick, Deb Ajango, and Jon Tierney) will be conducting various workshops at the conference. Leading up to the conference, we will be periodically featuring these instructors and  topics included in their workshops.

Resources and Updates About the Wilderness Risk Management Conference:

• View a list of the WRMC workshops
• WRMC Website
• Follow WRMC on Twitter
• Follow Wilderness Medical Associates on Twitter
• Subscribe to WMA blog via email
• View the invitation letter from Chair

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