Wilderness Medicine Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Enjoy Autumn Beauty on the Gallatin River
August 31–September 3, 2012
Limited to 8 guests
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 15 years.
Dr. Freer will be joined by Bozeman counselor Gary Matthews, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The educational program is designed to provide 10 hours of Category I CME (accredited by the Wilderness Medical Society) and 11 hours of FAWM. The program will cover the following topics:
- Wild Animal Attacks — Treatment and Avoidance
- Altitude Illness — Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
- Wilderness Emergencies and Group Decisions
- Backcountry Waterbourne Illnesses and Water Disinfection
- The Interpersonal Features of Group Travel
- Management of Fractures and Dislocations
- Improvised Trauma Care
- Women in the Wilderness
- Wilderness Medical Kits — What to put in, What to leave behind
- Expedition Medicine — Planning for the Expedition Medic
Please register early. Last year's trip sold out. The rate of $2,400 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 is required to reserve a spot on this trip. Payment is nonrefundable, but transferrable if circumstances require a change in your plans.
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.
Mike and Erin Thompson
Wilderness Pack Trips, Inc.
172 E. River Rd.
Emigrant, MT 59027
(406)848-9953
email: packtrips@aol.com