JULY 21-25 2007
::oPtIonaL woRkshoPs
"In Hawaii, `I ka nuu' means to reach the
summit. The conference was the summit
of vicarious experiences from Everest
to the desert to the ocean. This was a
fantastic way to relearn the basics of
emergency skills."
- Psychiatrist, HI
"A practical, high quality learning
experience that is fun, friendly and
healthful as well."
- Medical Student, VT
"The outstanding faculty taught us
valuable competencies in handling medical
problems in the outdoors . . . [with]
emphasis on proper preparedness since
without it even a `simple' day hike could
turn into a disaster."
- Ob-Gyn, IL
"The faculty and organizers were very
enthusiastic, and inspired me to join and
become involved with the Wilderness
Medical Society.
- Emergency Physician, PA
"It was very enjoyable to take a course
that was interdisciplinary. Very worthwhile
for anyone interested in the outdoors."
- Orthopedic Surgeon, CA
"I came away refreshed and wiser."
- Family Physician, NM
"This is the only medical meeting I have
attended where the key word was fun."
- Ophthalmologist, TX
"I intend to go every year."
- Prof. of Health Sciences, UT
"The world's future depends upon
groups who know how to both keep
people healthy while teaching respect
for the world's ecology, and I feel that
this organization will have a growing
leadership role."
- Pediatric Surgeon, NY
"In terms of topics, organization,
presentation and venue, probably the best
conference I have attended in 25 years
of CME."
- Emergency Physician,
Ontario, Canada
"Good practical information within an
important spiritual framework."
- Preventive Medicine, WA
"From a world view down to a cellular
molecular biology view, this is a wonderful
example of the variety of WMS topics
and interests . . . Thank you for the
intellectual challenges."
- Trauma Surgeon, PA
"Very exciting to see many specialties
represented, seeking valuable information
common to their fields and highly practical
to their patients."
- Radiologist, WA
"I try to attend at least one WMS
conference a year. I always learn
something new valuable information
for teaching others."
- Nephrologist, WV
CoreTrainingintheOutback
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 10:45 am - 12:45 pm
Jolie Bookspan PhD
Fee: $50
A revolution in core training - no crunches. Special
two-hour workshop with the award-winning scientist
who developed this method. Get back pain relief from
simple techniques and learn functional strengthening
from simple moves to the toughest you can get.
FlyFishing
Sunday, July 22, 2007 1:00 - 4:00 pm Part 1 and
Monday, July 23, 2007 1:00 - 4:00 pm Part 2
Philip Rasori MD
Fee: $75
This two-part workshop includes 3 hours of practical
casting instruction, as well as 3 hours of presentations
on equipment selection, fly patterns, knots, and fishing
strategies for Rocky Mountain trout. Dry fly techniques
will be emphasized.
GPSNavigation
FAWM Code: 05-025-1-0 elective credit only
Sunday, July 22, 2007 1:00 - 4:30 pm or
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 8:45 am - 12:15 pm
Sheryl Olson RN, BSN
Fee: $75
Step into the wilderness with confidence! After this
class you will know how to always find the trailhead
and find your way back home. You will learn about
waypoints, tracks, routes, and the UTM grid system.
GPS units and maps are provided. Class will be both in
and out of doors. Please dress appropriately. Space is
limited; sign up early!
ImprovisedSplinting
FAWM Code: 12-011-1-0, 12-021-.5-0
Saturday, July 21, 2007 9:00 - 10:30 am or
Monday, July 23, 2007 1:00 - 2:30 pm
NOLS
1.5 credit hours
Fee: $25
Hands on splinting workshop on improvised splints in
the backcountry; includes splinting of common injuries
such as femur, wrist and shoulder fractures. Includes
using improvised materials that would be found in a
typical backpack.
Litters&Packaging
FAWM Code: 06-008-1-0, 12-033-.5-0
Saturday, July 21, 2007 10:30 am - 12:00 noon or
Monday, July 23, 2007 2:30 - 4:00 pm
NOLS
1.5 credit hours
Fee: $25
A hands-on workshop reviewing packaging a patient in
a variety of commercial and improvised litters, as well
as long term care considerations.
MapandCompassNavigation:Essential
BasicsofNavigation
FAWM Code: 05-015-3-0
Saturday, July 21, 2007 8:00 - 11:30 am or
Monday, July 23, 2007 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Sheryl Olson RN, BSN
Fee: $75
Could you find your way back to the trailhead in a fog
or complete whiteout? If not, this course is for you.
Learn map reading, route planning, and compass
navigation. Participants will have time to practice
navigation skills with the instructor's assistance. All
equipment is provided. Class will be both in and out of
doors. Please dress appropriately. Space is limited; sign
up early!
MedicalVolunteeringinDevelopingCountries
FAWM Code: 11-011-1-2 (11-002-1-2, 11-012-1-2
elective credit only)
Saturday, July 21, 2007 9:00 am - 12:00 noon or
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Philip Rasori MD
3 credit hours
Fee: $50
The three-hour seminar will focus on the medical
problems that long-term health care workers face in the
developing world. It will include travel immunizations,
food precautions, in-the-field water disinfection
techniques, long term malaria RX, the prevention and
treatment of traveler's diarrhea, HIV/AIDS risk for health
professionals and how to use on-line sources to find
and evaluate medical positions abroad.
PhotographingWildlifeandWildplaces
Monday, July 23, 2007 1:00 - 4:00 pm Part 1 and
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Sunrise - 9:30 am Part 2
Perry Conway
Fee: $175 (includes transportation to Maroon Bells)
Discover the creative photographic possibilities of
interpreting wildlife, landscapes and travel with your
own personal vision. Understanding light, aesthetically
pleasing compositions, choosing the best shutter
speed and f stop, equipment selection, filters and
film selection will all be covered in this inspirational
class taught by one of Colorado's finest professional
photographers. A list of "what to bring" will be sent to
registrants. Film cameras and digital cameras are both
welcome. Space is limited; sign up early!
StretchesThatHarm,StretchesThatHelp
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 8:45 - 10:45 am
Jolie Bookspan PhD
Fee: $50
Many common stretches are ineffective,
counterproductive, or injurious. Learn which stretches
help and which harm in this fun, active workshop. Learn
therapeutic, diagnostic, and innovative stretches, and
how to not get stiff and sore in the first place.
SurvivingtheUnexpectedNightOut:
Survival101
FAWM Code: 05-010-2-2, 05-013-1-2
Saturday, July 21, 2007 9:00 am - 12:00 noon or
Sunday, July 22, 2007 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Peter Kummerfeldt
4 credit hours
Fee: $90
This workshop answers the question, "Could I survive an
unexpected night out?" on a personal level. It reviews
both the psychology and the physiology of survival
under arduous conditions. During the workshop
commercial survival kits will be available and evaluated
by the instructors who also display the equipment
they routinely carry. The selection and use of effective
clothing will also be discussed and demonstrated.
Survival:BeyondtheUnexpectedNightOut
FAWM Code: 05-010-2-2, 05-013-1-2
Monday, July 23, 2007 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Peter Kummerfeldt
Fee: $90
During this workshop participants will practice, under
the guidance of the instructor, effective fire building
techniques, the selection of safe shelter sites, erecting
efficient emergency shelters and the methods used
to attract the attention of rescuers. This is a hands-
on workshop conducted in the field - wear clothing
suitable for working in the outdoors and walking or
hiking shoes. This workshop can be taken without
taking Survival 101.
