The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine

Hyatt Regency Maui

March 13 - 17, 2019

Conference Schedule

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

"Entire faculty was incredible! The most fun course I have been to... I didn't want it to end."
Catherine Worthy, FNP

2:00-4:00 pm Registration

4:00 pm Wilderness Medicine: "Setting The Stage"
Kyle Allred, PA-C

4:15 pm Heat Illness
Eric Weiss, MD

4:50 pm High Altitude Illness: Prevention, Treatment, & Updates
Howard Donner, MD

5:40 pm Below Sea Level: Updates in Dive Medicine & Safety
Karen Van Hoesen, MD

6:30 pm Adjourn

Thursday, March 14, 2019

"Extraordinary conference... most enjoyable learning experience I have ever encountered."
Joseph Easly, MD

7:00 am Late Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibits

7:30 am Survive an Unplanned Night in the Wilderness
Brian Horner

8:20 am Portable Water Treatment for the Wilderness & Developing World
Howard Donner, MD

9:10 am Preparing for International Travel - Stay Healthy Abroad
Phil Rasori, MD

10:00 am Break

10:15 am Flood & River Dynamics - Understand the Hazards and Stay Safe
Kyle Allred, PA-C

11:05 am The Wilderness Eye - Solar Radiation, Sunglasses, & Potential "Trip Enders"
Howard Donner, MD

11:45 am Wilderness 911: Search & Rescue, Evacuations, Decision Making
Lanny Johnson, PA/NP

12:35 pm Adjourn - Enjoy Maui (see activities) or attend one of our optional workshops

Friday, March 15, 2019

"The conference is just teaming with great speakers... magnificently exciting talks... just a perfect balance of business and fun."
Carol Ferris, MD

7:00 am Continental Breakfast/Exhibits

7:30 am Shark Bites & Hazards of The "Surf zone"
Karen Van Hoesen, MD

8:15 am Hypothermia - New Guidelines & Recommendations
Eric Weiss, MD

9:05 am Wild Animal Attacks - Patterns and Prevention
Brian Horner

9:55 am Break

10:10 am Fracture and Dislocation Management in the Backcountry
Joe Serra, MD

11:00 am Improvised Trauma Care - Do More With Less!
Eric Weiss, MD

11:50 am Agony of De-Feet - Innovative Management of Blisters & Other Foot Maladies
Kyle Allred, PA-C

12:25 pm Adjourn - Enjoy Maui (see activities) or attend one of our optional workshops

7:30 pm Lightning Strikes! Prevention, Treatment, & Updates
Sheryl Olson, RN

8:20 pm Wilderness Knee & Ankle Injuries - Practical Diagnosis and Management
Lanny Johnson, PA/NP

Saturday, March 16, 2019

"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)

7:00 am Continental Breakfast/Exhibits

7:30 am From the Peaks to the Sea: Practical Strategies to Avoid Cold Injuries
Brian Horner

8:15 am Travelers Diarrhea, Giardia, & Other Wilderness Infections
Eric Weiss, MD

9:00 am Is There a Doctor on Board? Medical Emergencies at 35,000 Feet
Howard Donner, MD

9:50 am Break

10:05 am Malaria, Dengue, & Other Mosquito Borne Diseases
Phil Rasori, MD

10:55 am Planning Your Wilderness & Expedition Medical Kit: From The Tundra to the Tropics
Howard Donner, MD

11:45 am Venomous Creatures: Marine Animals & Terrestrial Snakes
Karen Van Hoesen, MD

12:35 pm Adjourn - Enjoy Maui (see activities) or attend one of our optional workshops

Sunday, March 17, 2019

7:30 am - 12:30 pm Participants may attend 5 different workshops of their choice. (One hour each - listed below). The workshops below are included in your course tuition, and do not require pre-registration.

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PRACTICAL EVACUATION, IMPROVISED SPLINTING AND TRANSPORTATION SKILLS

Participants will practice utilizing improvised and specialized rescue equipment to stabilize and transport trauma patients. Howard Donner, MD

Ocean Marine survival Wilderness medicine travel cme

OCEAN SURVIVAL

Survival at sea requires a set of skills and equipment often not familiar to the land-based survivalist. This presentation reviews a spectrum of ocean survival situations, preparation, & equipment. Sheryl Olson, RN

Advances in global health travel CME medicine

PRACTICAL & CUTTING EDGE ADVANCES IN GLOBAL HEALTH

The Medical Director of HopeCore (A Kenyan based non-profit) for over 18 years shares his organization's journey of challenges and successes in humanitarian medicine & poverty eradication. Phil Rasori, MD

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FRACTURE, SPRAINS & DISLOCATION MANAGEMENT

Methods for recognizing, reducing, and splinting fractures and dislocations in the backcountry will be demonstrated. Joe Serra, MD

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WILDERNESS WISDOM FOR WOMEN

In the backcountry, women often have different needs and concerns than men. This workshop will address topics such as packing light, personal safety, and other unique needs of a woman traveling in the wilderness or a foreign country. Sheryl Olson, RN

Mountain Meteorology rescue medicine travel cme

MOUNTAIN METEOROLOGY

A review of meteorology, geared towards improving prediction of potential weather hazards in a wilderness setting. Howard Donner, MD

Activities for Children and Teens Wilderness Medicine cme adventure

TAKING CHILDREN SAFELY INTO THE WILDERNESS

Covers common medical issues for children in backcountry/foreign travel. Learn how to maximize enjoyment, appreciation, and safety on family wilderness trips. Karen Van Hoesen, MD

Climate change global health travel CME medicine

CLIMATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL HEALTH

A discussion of multiple ways climate change and extreme weather patterns may impact the allocation of health care resources and the spread of disease. Sheryl Olson, RN

Ski and snowboard injuries hands on assessment CME Course

HANDS-ON ASSESSMENT OF COMMON HIKING & SKI INJURIES

Learn techniques for the assessment and stabilization of common injuries including the wrist, knee, and ankle. Lanny Johnson, FNP/PA

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HELP! HELICOPTER SAFETY, MANAGEMENT, & RISK ASSESSMENT

A former flight nurse for over 18 years covers what you should know about helicopters before calling for one. Learn practical ways to maximize the effectiveness & safety of air transport. Sheryl Olson, RN

Avalanche Awareness Wilderness expedition medicine travel cme

AVALANCHE AWARENESS, EQUIPMENT, AND RESCUE

Learn the latest techniques, technology, and strategies to minimize risk. Lanny Johnson, FNP/PA

Scuba Diving Accidents wilderness medicine CME course

LESSONS LEARNED FROM DIVING ACCIDENTS - HOW TO BE A SAFER DIVER

The Director of UCSD Diving Medicine reviews innovative equipment and advanced techniques to avoid and treat diving related accidents. Karen Van Hoesen, MD

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