Sept 22-27, 2019
Appalachian Trail (Daleville to Dragon’s tooth: 33.6 miles)
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Includes:
*The first night will be in a lodge, and the second will be camping with your own gear Does Not Include:
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Our trip will conclude with a banquet at Wilderness Adventure Lodge with a debrief of the trek and Keynote Speaker (tbd). Food and entertainment will be provided. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase as well.
FACULTY
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Mike Caudell, MD, FACEP, FAWM, DiMM
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Chris Davis, MD, FAWM
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Jessie Gehner, MD
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Taylor Haston, MD
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Stephanie Lareau, MD, FAWM, FACEP, DiMM Stephanie Lareau is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Virginia Tech- Carilion Clinic SOM in Roanoke, Virginia. She is the wilderness medicine fellowship director at Carilion Clinic. She is a director of the WMS Student/ Resident Elective, and the director of the VT-Carilion Wilderness Medicine Elective. She is a co-founder of the Southeastern Student Wilderness Medicine Conference, in its 13th year. She is very active in wilderness medicine education in her community, through Blue Ridge Adventure Medicine. Stephanie completed a Wilderness Medicine fellowship at Georgia Regents University. Outside of clinical work, she can be found mountain biking, climbing, sailing, SUPing or skiing with her husband Daniel and their two dogs Copper and Comet. |
SUITABILITY:
We will be backpacking in the Appalachia Mountains of Southwest Virginia. This four-day trip will cover no more than 10 miles each day, but will traverse rough, rocky terrain, and each person will carry their own food and gear (packs typically weigh between 20-30 lbs. with appropriate gear).
AT shelters (3-sided, wooden structure) will be at the campsite 2 of the nights, but it is recommended that you bring your own shelter (tent or hammock) in case of limited space due to thru hikers who receive preferential use of the shelters. Water sources are present throughout the hike, but participants will need a method of water purification and capacity to hold at least 3 liters of water. Cooking equipment can be shared, but this should be arranged prior to departure. Average highs and lows are 75℉/45℉ for the end of September in this region.
ITINERARY
Day | Date | Activity | Lectures/(CME Hours, FAWM credits) | Speaker |
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Sept. 22 |
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Dr. Jessie Gehner, |
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Sept. 23 |
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Dr. Anne Newbold, DO, FAWM Dr. Chris Davis, Emergency Medicine, EMS and Wilderness Medicine Fellowship
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Sept. 24 |
Jefferson National Forest:
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Keri Baker, NP, Wilderness Medicine Fellow
Dr. Chris Davis, Emergency Medicine, EMS and Wilderness Medicine Fellowship |
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Sept. 25 |
Jefferson National Forest:
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Dr. Stephanie Lareau, EM, Wilderness Medicine Fellow, VTC Wilderness Medicine Fellowship Director |
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Sept. 26 |
Jefferson National Forest:
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Dr. Jessie Gehner, |
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Sept. 27 |
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CME:
The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The WMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Topics (order of educational lectures) will be determined by the faculty dependent upon conditions and status of the group.
CME Objectives:
Target Audience:
Physicians and other Medical Care Providers who have an interest in providing medical care in “remote” environments such as wilderness settings or in developing countries are encouraged to attend. Physicians counseling their patients traveling to remote areas will benefit as well.
Faculty Disclosure:
It is the policy of the Wilderness Medical Society to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All faculty members are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentation. All faculty have reported no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
FAWM: The Academy of Wilderness Medicine has awarded this activity FAWM core and elective credits. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.
Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions:
WAEL is happy to accommodate any diet with advance notice. In order to provide quality options for guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions, you must report any dietary restrictions on the WMS Medical Review Form.
BYOM = Bring your own meal
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Breakfast |
Lunch/Snacks |
Dinner |
Sept. 22nd |
On your own |
On your own |
Provided by WAEL |
Sept. 23rd |
Provided by WAEL |
BYOM (eat on the trail) |
BYOM (Cook at shelter) |
Sept. 24th |
BYOM (Cook at shelter) |
BYOM (eat on the trail) |
BYOM (Cook at shelter) |
Sept. 25th |
BYOM (Cook at shelter) |
BYOM (eat on the trail) |
BYOM (Cook at shelter) |
Sept. 26th |
BYOM (Cook at shelter) |
BYOM (eat on the trail) |
Provided by WAEL |
Sept. 27th |
Provided by WAEL |
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Required Forms/Information:
Please scan and e-mail required documents to Teri Howell: Teri@wms.org.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Written notice of cancellation must reach the WMS office by September 1, 2019 in order to receive a refund less a $50 administrative fee. After that day no refunds will be given. The WMS cannot be responsible for any personal or travel conditions that may prevent attendance at the course.
The opportunity to participate in WMS Adventure CMEs is a benefit of membership. Click here to learn more about joining our efforts to encourage, foster, support and conduct activities to improve the scientific knowledge of the membership and general public in human health activities in a wilderness environment.
REGISTRATION FEE
$400 per person
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Written notice of cancellation must reach the WMS office by September 1, 2019 in order to receive a refund less a $50 administrative fee. After that day no refunds will be given.
REQUIREMENTS
After you've registered, we'll need to get several things from you:
Use THIS LINK to upload required documents, or scan/email to teri@wms.org.