Conference Highlights
CME presentations & practical hands-on workshops taught by nationally renowned faculty
Discover Yellowstone National Park, only 18 miles South!
Big Sky Resort is an outdoor recreation paradise: hiking, rafting, biking, fishing, zipline, and many other family-friendly activities
Bozeman/Big Sky, MT is easily accessible from most US Cities with numerous direct flights
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.
INSPIRATIONAL EVENING PROGRAMS
The conference is also highlighted by exciting high adventure evening programs presented by legendary adventurers. Topics include compelling stories about thrilling expeditions to remote regions. Guests are welcome! Get Inspired and learn more.
CHILDREN'S & TEEN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Our wilderness education program for children is nationally acclaimed and classes fill quickly. Please register early! Read more about our program for children and teens.
Accreditation
The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this live activity for a maximum of 39.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This activity is approved for up to 39.50 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 39.50 hours of nursing credit.
LODGING AT BIG SKY
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.
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 the Big Sky Resort
YELLOWSTONE
FLYFISHING
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Horseback
Riding
WHITEWATER RAFTING
HIKING
World-Class Faculty
Tuition
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| Physician | $789 |
| PA, NP | $615 |
| Nurse | $595 |
| Residents, Medical Students, Paramedics, EMTs | $495 |
| Non Professional (no CME) | $425 |
"Team" (group) discounts - 3 or more participants from the same institution can sign up simultaneously and receive a $100 discount on each registration fee.
We're proud to offer a 20% discount to Active Military
We also offer student scholarships. Learn more here.
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).
Student Scholarships Available: Learn more here.
E-mail: info@wildernessmedicine.com
The Premier Wilderness Medicine CME Conferences Since 1982
Beehive Basin - Big Sky Resort Backdrop
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
May 27 - 31, 2020
July 25 - 29, 2020
Aug 24 - 27, 2020
Sept 2 - 12, 2020
Sept 21 - Oct 2, 2020
Hiking Tour of Provence and the French Riviera
Sept 17 - 25, 2020
Africa Wildlife Safari & Kilimanjaro
Oct 4 - 18, 2020
Oct 4 - 9, 2020
Oct 11 - 21, 2020
Oct 25 - Nov 4, 2020
Jan 16 - 26, 2021
Jan 25 - Feb 5, 2021
Jan 26 - Feb 3, 2021
Big Sky Ski Resort, MT
Feb 20 - 24, 2021
Feb 27 - Mar 6, 2021
Belize Fly-Fishing & Water Sports Adventure
March 20 - 26, 2021
April 2 - 12, 2021
April 25 - May 12, 2021
Santa Fe, NM
June 2 - 6, 2021
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2021
Intensive Skills Course & Mt. Shasta
June 5 - 13, 2021
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe & Botswana
Aug 9 - 19, 2021
Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2021
Oct 10 - 15, 2021
Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2021
UPCOMING CME DESTINATIONS BY DATE
May 27 - 31, 2020
July 25 - 29, 2020
Aug 24 - 27, 2020
Sept 2 - 12, 2020
Sept 21 - Oct 2, 2020
Hiking Tour of Provence and the French Riviera
Sept 17 - 25, 2020
Africa Wildlife Safari & Kilimanjaro
Oct 4 - 18, 2020
Oct 4 - 9, 2020
Oct 11 - 21, 2020
Oct 25 - Nov 4, 2020
Jan 16 - 26, 2021
Jan 25 - Feb 5, 2021
Jan 26 - Feb 3, 2021
Big Sky Ski Resort, MT
Feb 20 - 24, 2021
Feb 27 - Mar 6, 2021
Belize Fly-Fishing & Water Sports Adventure
March 20 - 26, 2021
April 2 - 12, 2021
April 25 - May 12, 2021
Santa Fe, NM
June 2 - 6, 2021
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2021
Intensive Skills Course & Mt. Shasta
June 5 - 13, 2021
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe & Botswana
Aug 9 - 19, 2021
Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2021
Oct 10 - 15, 2021
Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2021