Wilderness Medicine Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Enjoy Autumn Beauty, Fly Fishing and Wildlife Viewing in Cache Creek
September 3–6, 2010 (SOLD OUT - Contact us for 2011)
We are excited to offer an opportunity for physicians and medical professionals to receive CME credit while enjoying one of our best backcountry pack trips. The backcountry experience of Yellowstone is not sacrificed by the education component of this trip. Courses are presented while meals are prepared or while gathered around the campfire after a full day exploring the wilderness.
We feel privileged to announce that Luanne Freer, MD, FACEP, FAWM directs the education portion of this trip. Dr. Freer is best known as the founder and director of the base camp medical clinic on Mt. Everest. She has amassed a wealth of knowledge in treating medical emergencies in a harsh environment — at an elevation of 17,500 feet in a remote wilderness of a third world country. Read more about the Mt. Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic.
In addition to her experience on Mt. Everest, Dr. Freer has worked in Yellowstone National Park since 1992 and is currently serves as the Park Medical Director. She is the past president of the Wilderness Medical Society and has taught wilderness medicine courses for physicians around the world for 14 years.
Dr. Freer will be joined by Gary Matthews, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. You can read more about Gary’s practice.
The educational program is designed to provide 10 hours of Category I CME (accredited by the Wilderness Medical Society). The program will cover the following topics:
- Wild Animal Attacks — Treatment and Avoidance
- Altitude Illness — Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
- Psychological Response to Injury and Crisis
- Backcountry Waterbourne Illnesses and Water Disinfection
- Psychological Issues in Adventure Travel — Prediction and Response
- Management of Fractures and Dislocations
- Improvised Trauma Care
- Bites and Stings — Diagnosis and Treatment
- Wilderness Medical Kits — What to put in, What to leave behind
- Expedition Medicine — Planning for the Expedition Medic
With a limit of 8 guests, we expect this trip to fill fast. The rate of $2,250 per person includes the CME program and the full pack trip service of Wilderness Pack Trips. A portion of the proceeds from this trip benefit the Mt. Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic. Full payment, in the form of check or money order, is required to reserve a spot on this trip. Payment is nonrefundable, but transferrable if circumstances require a change in your plans. For more information, or to make a reservation please contact Gary Matthews at gmatthews59718@gmail.com, or call (406) 579–8577.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Wilderness Medical Society and Yellowstone Pack Trips. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.