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23rd Annual Meeting of the Wilderness Medical Society
::InvItatIon
If you are like us, you receive dozens of CME conference brochures
each month. Before making a decision about your 2007 summer
meeting and vacation travel plans, we invite you to review this
program because it is something special; we are confident that you
will not find a better mix of education, recreation, and value for
your time and money.
Climbing mountains, diving the oceans and seas, paddling rivers,
hiking the trails these are the things that bring us joy and help
balance our lives in these professionally demanding times. As
Wilderness Medical Society leaders and physician educators, some
of our most personally and professionally rewarding experiences
have been introducing the field of wilderness medicine to
physicians and other healthcare providers who already love the
open spaces and those who are just beginning to explore them.
With the growing popularity of outdoors and wilderness activities,
there is a tremendous need for quality wilderness medical
education programs. Too many stories can be found in newspapers
and on the internet everyday about exhilarating adventures gone
bad because of simple errors, ignorance or misjudgment.
This year's conference meets the challenge of providing both
new knowledge and basic information and skills needed for
safe wilderness adventures and travel. The lectures and hands-
on workshops are presented by a stellar faculty with a passion
for teaching. And to capture the spirit of the wilderness, we will
present entertaining and enlightening evening lectures that
explore science and adventures in other lands and cultures.
We encourage you to review the brochure and learn about all
that is being offered the daily Optional Workshops, and the
Advanced Wilderness Life Support and Toxicology in the Wilderness
pre-conference programs which specifically meet the needs of
our members accruing credits toward their FAWM designation.
(See Page 9 for detailed information.) It is worth noting that this
meeting is the only meeting held anywhere that offers candidates a
potential of 51 credits toward the minimum 70 educational credits
required to achieve FAWM!
Plus you will have ample opportunity to become familiar with the
WMS and its mission. The Wilderness Medical Society meets the
needs of its membership through the work of its many committees.
All committee meetings held during the Annual Meeting are
open to interested members. The meeting schedule will be
posted and available at the Conference Registration Desk. Plan on
getting involved!
Whether you're an accomplished wilderness traveler, an expert in
wilderness medicine, or just beginning to cultivate your interest,
you won't want to miss this conference. Bring your family or come
alone in any event, please join us and be our guest.
Dear Colleague:
Education,inspiration,recreation,relaxation,renewal...andcommunity.
YouwillfindallofthisandmoreattheAnnualMeetingoftheWildernessMedicalSociety.
We look forward to seeing you in July in Snowmass!
Eric Johnson MD
Luanne Freer MD
President, Wilderness Medical Society
Program Chair and Immediate Past-President
Faculty .....................................................................3
Program at a Glance ...........................................4
Pre-Conference Programs ................................4
Optional Workshops ...........................................5
Program Schedule ...............................................6
Call for Abstracts ..................................................7
Wilderness Medical Society .............................8
Accreditation & Learning Objectives ............8
Academy of Wilderness Medicine .................9
Location & Travel Information .......................10
Recreation ............................................................10
Run for Research ................................................10
General Information .........................................11
Registration/Membership Form...................11
