Luanne Freer, MD, FACEP

President-elect WMS

Asst Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine

George Washington University

Medical Director, Yellowstone National Park

Director, Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic, Himalayan Rescue Association, NEPAL

E-mail: LuanneFreer@aol.com

www.basecampmd.com

"I am asked every day, how did I get into the field of Wilderness Medicine.  The answer is simple, I gravitated toward what I love...nature.  I chose a career that allows geographical and calendar freedom and I kept my debt down so
that I didn't have a financial noose around my neck.  I joined the WMS and I didn't simply go to meetings, I got involved.  I did some research and presented it at a summer meeting, I contributed to the newsletter, I made some terrific friends and it all fell into place.  You've already made the first step by joining WMS....keep the momentum going!"

James R. Liffrig MD, MPH

Lieutenant Colonel, US Army

Medical Corps

Division Surgeon

HQ, 24th Infantry Division (Mech)

500 Huebner Road

Ft. Riley, KS  66442-5921

Office: 785-239-8385

DSN: 856

Fax: 785-239-3187 (G-3 Med Ops)

E-mail: Jliffrig1@aol.com

WM related interests:  Military Operational & Deployment Medicine, Travel & Tropical Medicine,  Mountaineering Medicine,  Public Health & Preventive Medicine

"Treating many patients simultaneously as a community through informed and inspired leadership is as important as treatment in the exam room and just as  challenging."

Linda Lindsey, BSN

WMS Treasurer

E-mail: Linda_Lindsey@nols.edu

"I encourage all of you to get stay involved in the WMS by attending meetings, volunteering for committees or presenting at conferences."

Paul S. Auerbach, MD

Clinical Professor of Surgery

Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery

Stanford University School of Medicine

E-mail: psauerbach@aol.com

WM Related Interests: General wilderness medicine, attacks and envenomations by marine animals

"Wilderness medicine is a perfect way to combine your expertise and skills in medicine with your love of the outdoors and concern for the environment. Live your life with passion, compassion and integrity. When you have the opportunity, go for it."

Kimberly Johnson MD

Chair, Environmental Council

Post-doctoral Fellow, Columbia University: Research in ethnomedicine

E-mail: kdjenvco@frontier.net

WM Related Interests: Altitude medicine, travel medicine, ethnobotany and
ethnomedicine, links between human health and environmental health, conservation of biological and cultural diversity.

"The delightfully diverse field of wilderness medicine allows us in the health care profession to combine vocation with avocation. While pursuing
your formal studies in medicine, you may find that learning about wilderness medicine will allow you to incorporate your other life passions (for wilderness, climbing, skiing, boating, conservation, etc) into the development of your professional aspirations and vision."