Mark Bixby
Location:
Minnesota
Certifications:
MD, WEMT
Description:
Mark is a Family Physician, University of Minnesota faculty member and program director for the University of MN/North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program. Mark teaches aspects of Wilderness Medicine to medical students and residents.
Mark has been a wilderness traveler since his first BWCAW trip in the mid-60’s. He has served on the staff of YMCA Camp Widjiwagan and has been the medical director for the YMCA’s wilderness program since 1981. He currently sits on the YMCA’s risk management committee. Mark has an interest in camp injuries and incidents and has published on that topic in the Journal of Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. Mark also serves as the medical advisor for the Northwest Passage High School and Soltreks.
