23rd Annual Meeting of the Wilderness Medical Society
In February 1983, the
Wilderness Medical Society
was formed to "encourage,
foster, support and conduct activities or programs concerned with life
sciences which may improve the scientific knowledge of the membership
and the general public in matters related to wilderness environments and
human activities in these environments." Today it is the world's leading
organization of medical professionals dedicated to advancing clinical
practice, research and education in wilderness medicine, and it provides a
unique opportunity to develop relationships with other practitioners and
researchers in wilderness medicine.
The
Wilderness Medical Society
maintains its commitment to Education,
Research, and Fellowship. Our meetings are fun as well as informative.
Awards and grants programs are better than ever. Abstract presentations at
the annual meetings enjoy a yearly increase. Student Interest Groups (SIG)
are the fastest growing segment of our membership.
Every year the Society's programs expand and new goals are set. Our
remarkable growth and strategic planning instill pride and enthusiasm from
the founding board to our newest members all of whom have combined
their professional commitment with their love of the outdoors.
Publications:
Wilderness Medicine, the official newsletter of the WMS
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, the journal of the WMS
Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for Wilderness Emergency Care
Educational lecture slide series on a wide variety of topics
Meetings:
The Society's educational meetings form the core of our program
and are at the heart of our mission the promotion of educational and
research activities to increase medical knowledge about human activities
in wilderness environments. Current meetings include the Annual Summer
Meeting, a Winter Meeting, and an International World Congress every four
years. Please visit the website for a complete listing.
CommitteesOpportunitiestoServe:
The WMS has a committee
structure to utilize the talents and experience of its members. Members
have opportunities to serve on committees and engage in community
outreach, and enjoy networking and fellowship with kindred spirits
and other practitioners and researchers. Please visit the website (www.
wms.org) for a complete list of committees, and plan to visit the Journal
or Publications Committee Meetings in Snowmass to learn about the
important work being done and the fun you can have!
StudentInterestGroups(SIG):
The WMS Student Interest Groups
give medical students an opportunity to explore the field of wilderness
medicine through elective opportunities and research opportunities.
Students are also able to network with leaders in the field through
the annual conference. Students may join the Society individually
or through SIG. There are currently 43 student interest groups in
the US, Canada and the UK. Students may take a leadership role by
serving on one of the many committees at the national level. For more
information: www.wms.org/studentgroups
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"For many of us, the
Wilderness Medical Society
is our first love medical society, even if it is not a
primary society in the sense that it reflects directly on our daily work. . . it is good for your soul as
well as your body. Far from being only a secondary society, it may be the most important society
you could be associated with."
Warren Bowman, MD, Past President, WMS
1993 Annual Meeting
Wilderness Medical Society
810 E. 10th Street
PO Box 1897
Lawrence, KS 66044
800-627-0629
www.wms.org
Eric Johnson MD
President
Luanne Freer MD
Immediate Past-President
Colin Grissom MD
Treasurer
Woody Bursaw
Student Representative
Chris Moore MD
Secretary
Kimberly Johnson MD
Arthur A. (Tony) Islas MD
Shean E. Phelps MD
James A. Wilkerson III MD
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ACCREDITATION
The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education
for physicians.
The WMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 39 AMA PRA
Category 1 CreditsTM with an additional 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for
those taking the AWLS certification course. Each physician should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NURSES: The California State Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) accepts AMA
Category 1 Credit as meeting continuing education requirements for license
renewal. Most state Boards of Registered Nurses accept AMA Category 1 Credit
as meeting continuing education requirements for license renewal. Nurses
should check with their state board regarding use of CME credit.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: The American Association of Physician Assistants
accepts Category 1 CME approval from organization accredited by the ACCME.
NEEDSASSESSMENT
The topics of this conference are based on evaluations from past conferences,
current wilderness medicine literature and a review of the courses needed by
applicants for the Academy of Wilderness Medicine Fellow designation.
EDUCATIONALOBJECTIVES
After attending this conference, participants will be able to:
· Demonstrate increased awareness of medical problems unique to the
wilderness environment
· Prevent, diagnose and manage illnesses and injuries in remote
wilderness situations
· Recognize and be prepared to treat and prevent special toxicologic issues
that may arise in the wilderness
