Conference Highlights
Up to 39 hours of CME and 31 exciting presentations from renowned faculty with interactive Q/A sessions
Multiple COVID-friendly attendance options from in-person to virtual. Optional outdoor workshops available
Big Sky Resort offers spectacular recreation opportunities including hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding, zip lines and more.
Have to miss a presentation? On-demand access to all lectures included free for 3 months
Complete Conference Program & Schedule
The conference features a wide array of interesting and practical wilderness and travel medicine topics presented by authoritative and engaging faculty. View the complete CME program schedule.
Advanced Wilderness & Expedition Provider (AWEP Certification®) Course
A comprehensive course leading to AWEP Certification® that is designed to prepare physicians and other health care providers with an extensive background in key topics and practical skills needed to become a competent expedition, wilderness, or Search and Rescue Medical Provider. Learn more about AWEP.
OPTIONAL INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
The conference has unique optional hands-on workshops on topics ranging from outdoor survival skills to practical wilderness medical skills. Small interactive groups with outstanding instructors. Learn more about our useful hands-on workshops.
TEEN'S Outdoor Survival PROGRAM
Our wilderness education programs for teens are nationally acclaimed and classes fill quickly. Please register early! Read more about our program for teens.
Accreditation
The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this live activity for a maximum of 39 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This activity is approved for up to 39 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credit.
The American Association of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Under the new BRN guidelines, this course is also accredited for up to 39 hours of nursing credit.
LODGING DISCOUNTS FOR REGISTRANTS
A wide selection of hotel rooms and condominiums have been reserved for conference participants. A sampling of accommodations is listed below. Take advantage of conference discounts by making reservations online through our website or call Big Sky Resort directly at 800-548-4486 and reference “wilderness medicine.” Read more about accommodations.
Traveling to Big Sky
With excellent air service, Big Sky is easy to reach from any major city in the US. Flights are operated daily by Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Jet Suite X, and United. Read more about traveling to Big Sky and exclusive travel discounts.
COVID-19 Enhancements & Restrictions
We are offering this meeting with multiple "Hybrid" attendance options. The Conference will be presented live and also be available online and streamed to your hotel television. More Info
Fantastic Recreation!
Big Sky is a wilderness recreation paradise. Backcountry trails radiate in all directions to access National Forest and wilderness areas. Fishing is great in the local streams and lakes. Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, wildlife viewing, and just about any wilderness activity you can think of is available here. Read more about summer activities at Big Sky Resort.
YELLOWSTONE
FLYFISHING
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Horseback
Riding
WHITEWATER RAFTING
HIKING
World-Class Faculty
Tuition
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| Physician | $799 |
| PA, NP, Nurse | $649 |
| Residents, Medical Students, Paramedics, EMTs | $499 |
| Non Professional (no CME) | $449 |
Registered attendees will also receive ongoing access to the recorded conference sessions for three months.
"Team" (group) discounts - 3 or more participants from the same institution can sign up together and receive $100 off each registration fee. When all registrants have registered, we will apply a $100 discount to each, one week prior to the start of the conference.
We're proud to offer a 20% discount to Active Military.
(Please call or email our office for CAGE/DUNS numbers)
Tax deduction for educational purposes: Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 permits an income tax deduction for educational expenses (registration fees and cost of travel, including meals and lodging).
The Premier Wilderness Medicine CME Conferences Since 1982
Hike to Beehive Basin from Big Sky Resort
Testimonials From Your Colleagues
"I was inspired on many levels - certainly the best conference I have ever attended...this conference is such a unique one... such a wonderful experience...It reminds me of why I went into medicine in the first place!"
SANDRA DEVENY, MD (EM)
"Love this seminar! Great speakers! This is my fourth time...I always learn something new...I find the information invaluable and infinitely entertaining! Thank you!"
DENISE BASKIND, MD (EM)
"The only conference I’ve attended where I was continuously riveted to my seat and yearned for more."
Jeff Robertson, MD Seattle, WA
"I attended the conference as a representative from ACEP Education Committee...it was the best conference I have been to in years. Well organized, excellent speakers and great setting."
KATIE HURT, MD
"Absolutely the most enjoyable and interesting CME conference I have ever attended! Probably the best group of lecturers I have ever experienced."
DANIEL NORDIN, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE
UPCOMING CME DESTINATIONS BY DATE
Sept 20 - Oct 4, 2022
Sept 22 - 30, 2022
Sept 29 - Oct 10, 2022
Fly Fishing for All Levels - Northern California
Oct 9 - 14, 2022
Oct 26 - Nov 6, 2022
Cuba Marine & Havana Experience
Nov 9 - 19, 2022
Jan 20 - 29, 2023
Classic Patagonia - Torres Del Paine
Jan 24 - Feb 4, 2023
Northern Patagonia Adventure
Jan 27 - Feb 4, 2023
Classic Patagonia - Torres Del Paine
Feb 16 - 27, 2023
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine - Big Sky
Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2023
Mar 25 - Apr 1, 2022
Mar 30 - Apr 16, 2023
Apr 7 - 17, 2023
Apr 20 - May 7, 2023
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine - Santa Fe
May 31 - June 4, 2023
Skills Course Rafting & Mt. Shasta
June 10 - 18, 2023
June 12 - 18, 2023
Aug 27 - Sept 6, 2023
Sept 1 - 6, 2023
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
Sept 2 - 12, 2023
Sept 6 - 16, 2023
Sept 9 - 14, 2023
Hiking Tour of Provence
Sept 21 - 29, 2023
Sept 21 - Oct 2, 2023
Oct 1 - 15, 2023
Fly Fishing for All Levels - Northern California
Oct 8-13, 2023
Oct 8 - 18, 2023
Oct 16 - 30, 2023
Oct 22 - Nov 6, 2023
Oct 23 - Nov 3, 2023