Wilderness Medical Society
 Combining Your Profession
With Your Passion™

Since 1983, when three young physicians conceived the idea for the Wilderness Medical Society, a great deal has been accomplished. Early leaders identified areas of interest that have since become pillars of the curriculum for wilderness medicine education, including CME programs, medical school rotations, outdoor programs and FAWM criteria (see below). In addition to the Society’s annual meeting, it also sponsors topic specific meetings (e.g. Winter Wilderness Medicine and Dive Medicine) and the quadrennial World Congress in Wilderness Medicine.

The written word has been a cornerstone of the WMS since its early history. Today’s publications include, Wilderness Medicine (WM) magazine, Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, the Society’s peer-reviewed journal, Wilderness Medical Society: Practice Guidelines for Emergency Care, and the WMS Educational Lecture Series. The commitment of the WMS to embrace academic excellence and to deliver innovative services to its members shines with the inception and creation of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. In one of the fastest growing segments of membership, Student Interest Groups, lies the hope for the future and sustaining the Society for years to come.

Our new office mailing address and phone numbers:

Wilderness Medical Society
2150 S 1300 E, Suite 500
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
(801) 990-2988
(801) 990-2987 (Fax)
wms@wms.org

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Wilderness Medical Society's
2008 Conferences



Wilderness Medical Society 25th Anniversary and Annual Meeting
Online Registration Available!
Snowmass, Colorado
July 26-30, 2008

We invite you to join us at the summer Wilderness Medicine Conference and 25th Anniversary celebration of the Wilderness Medical Society, where you can combine your profession with your passion.TM We guarantee you will
not find a better mix of education, recreation, and value for your time and money.



WMS Hawaii: Travel, Dive
& Marine Medicine
Online Registration Available!
November 1-4, 2008
Westin Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii

Surf the Pacific, hike the West Maui Mountains, kayak, snorkel, and mountain bike the volcano! *Special pre-conference LEARN TO DIVE course* Plus you can earn FAWM credits! Highlighted topics include: medicine at sea, integrating travel medicine into your practice, and Kona Ironman medical system.

 

WEM CME Activity

AdventureMed AWLS Certification Program
(866) 830-3394

You will learn the practical hands-on skills of wilderness medicine in a warm weather setting, with a focus on hiking, biking, rafting and climbing related medical issues. Certify in AWLS and obtain CME and Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credits. See upcoming courses.

Mountain Medical Seminars
 (888) 995-3088


Wilderness Medical Electives

 

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