The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine
Santa Fe, New Mexico
May 29 - June 2, 2024
Conference Schedule
All presentations will be given at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM.
All times listed below are in Mountain Time (MT).
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2024
4:30 - 7:30 PM (MT) Registration
7:00 PM Wilderness Medicine: Setting the Stage
Kyle Allred, PA
7:10 PM Assembling Your Medical Kit: For Adventures From The Tropics to the Tundra
Howard Donner, MD
8:00 PM Redefining Medical Relief: Disasters, War, and Humanitarian Aid (Guests Welcome)
Michael J. VanRooyen, MD
9:00 PM Adjourn
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024
"Extraordinary conference... most enjoyable learning experience I have ever encountered."
Joseph Easly, MD
6:30 - 7:30 AM (MT) Late Registration/Breakfast/Exhibits
7:30 AM Wilderness and Urban Survival: Preparing for the Unexpected
Gary Kibbee
8:20 AM Foot Blisters: Optimizing Prevention & Treatment
Kyle Allred, PA
9:10 AM Snake Envenomations: Treatment & Updates
Timothy B. Erickson, MD
10:00 AM Break
10:20 AM Highlights of Hypothermia & Cold Water Immersion
Eric A. Weiss, MD
11:10 AM Medical-Legal Issues in Wilderness, Disaster, & International Medicine
Valerie Dobiesz, MD, MPH
12:00 PM Adjourn: FREE TIME - ENJOY SANTA FE or ATTEND AN OPTIONAL WORKSHOP
7:00 - 8:00 PM Dessert Meet and Greet
8:00 PM Thinking Globally and Acting Locally: Humanitarian Medicine Panel and Q & A
(Guests Welcome)
Timothy B. Erickson, Valerie Dobiesz, Michael J. VanRooyen
9:00 PM Adjourn
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024
"The conference is just teaming with great speakers... magnificently exciting talks... just a perfect balance of business and fun."
Carol Ferris, MD, (EM)
Hamilton, Bermuda
6:30 - 7:30 AM (MT) Breakfast/Exhibits
7:30 AM Staying Healthy During International Travel: Lessons From James Bond
Michael J. VanRooyen, MD, MPH
8:20 AM Arthropod Attacks: Spiders, Scorpions, Ants, & Bees
Timothy B. Erickson, MD
9:10 AM Giardia, Traveler’s Diarrhea, & Other Waterborne Infections
Eric A. Weiss, MD
10:00 AM Break
10:20 AM Hot Danger: Managing Heat Exhaustion, Stroke, and Other Illnesses
Eric A. Weiss, MD
11:10 AM Wilderness Dermatology: From Sunburns and Rashes to Cancer
Jeri Mendelson, MD
12:00 PM Adjourn: FREE TIME - ENJOY SANTA FE or ATTEND AN OPTIONAL WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024
"Most enjoyable and useful conference I've attended in the last 20 years. I hope to return every year."
Alan Lyn, MD
6:30 - 7:30 AM (MT) Breakfast/Exhibits
7:30 AM Trauma Care in Austere and Remote Settings: Doing More with Less
Karen Van Hoesen, MD
8:20 AM Rivers and Floods: Hazards, Navigation, Rescue, and Medicine
Kyle Allred, PA
9:10 AM High Altitude Illness: From Recognition to Treatment Updates
Howard Donner, MD
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM Orthopedics in the Wilderness: Managing Fractures & Dislocations
Todd Clevenger, MD
11:05 AM The Latest on Tick and Mosquito Transmitted Diseases
Jeri Mendelson, MD
12:00 PM Adjourn: FREE TIME - ENJOY SANTA FE or ATTEND AN OPTIONAL WORKSHOP
7:00 PM On The Edge: Understanding Mountain Search and Rescue Operations
Lanny Johnson, FNP/PA
8:00 PM Strength Through Compassion: Insights from the Top of Mt.Everest to The
North and South Poles
Eric Larsen - Polar Explorer and Activist with Multiple World-Records
9:00 PM Adjourn
SUNDAY, June 2, 2024
"Entire faculty was incredible! The most fun conference I have been to... I didn't want it to end."
Catherine Worthy, FNP
6:30 - 7:30 AM (MT) Breakfast/Exhibits
7:30 AM Storm Safety: Lightning Prevention and Management
Sheryl Olson, RN, BSN
8:15 AM Embracing Nature's Wisdom: 10 Health Optimization Techniques
Kyle Allred, PA
8:55 AM "Is There A Doctor On Board?" Managing Medical Events During Air Travel
Howard Donner, MD
9:45 AM Break
10:00 AM The Tech-Savvy Adventurer: Advances in Cell Phones, Satellites, & Beacons
Howard Donner, MD
10:50 AM Hazards of Marine Life and Diving
Karen Van Hoesen, MD
11:50 AM Adjourn
UPCOMING CME DESTINATIONS BY DATE
Jan 27 - Feb 3, 2024
Classic Patagonia - Torres Del Paine
Jan 24 - Feb 4, 2024
Jan 25- Feb 2, 2024
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine - Big Sky Ski Resort
Feb 10 - 14, 2024
Japan Ski & Snowboard Adventure
Feb 18 - 24, 2024
Japan Ski & Snowboard Adventure
Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2024
Mar 17 - 24, 2024
Apr 1 - 11, 2024
Apr 14 - 24, 2024
Apr 25 - May 12, 2024
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine - Santa Fe
May 29 - June 2, 2024
Skills Course Rafting & Mt. Shasta
June 8- 14, 2024
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine - Big Sky
July 27 - July 31, 2024
June 3 - 8, 2024
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
July 29 - Aug 8, 2024
Sept 1 - 6, 2024
Sept 1 - 11, 2024
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
Sept 5 - 15, 2024
Sept 11 - 21, 2024
Sept 12 - 23, 2024
Sept 19 - 27, 2024
Oct 6 - 16, 2024
Oct 6 - 20, 2024
Oct 13 - 24, 2024
Oct 21 - Nov 4, 2024
Jan 26 - Feb 4, 2025
Classic Patagonia - Torres Del Paine
Jan 29 - Feb 9, 2025
April 23 - May 10, 2025
Apr 25 - May 5, 2025
Skills Course Rafting & Mt. Shasta
June 7 - 13, 2025
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
Aug 16 - 26, 2025
Fly Fishing for All Levels - Northern California
Oct 12 - 17, 2025