The Wilderness Medical Society
in consultation with The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Presents
Medical Student Elective in Wilderness
Medical Student Elective in Wilderness
and Environmental Medicine
and Environmental Medicine
Application and Tuition
Application and Tuition
·Twenty-four participants selected
·Twelve alternates
·Applications accepted by mail from
June 1st through August 1st
·Announcements made by 1 September
·Application forms available on the web site
·$250 fully refundable deposit required
·Total tuition $850
Goals and Objectives
Goals and Objectives
In a wilderness or backcountry setting students will. . .
Act as a medical group leader
Plan medical and evacuation support
Identify and plan for special hazards
Manage common illnesses and injuries
Advise a wilderness travel group
Gain travel and survival competence
Understand search and rescue
Faculty
Faculty
Volunteers selected from among the WMS general membership.
Recognized experts in their areas of interest.
Curriculum Overview
Curriculum Overview
Designed to prepare future physicians for the
application of basic clinical science in remote
situations. Combines didactic, hands-on, and
field instruction into a comprehensive 151- hour
program taught over 4 weeks including a 5-day
practical exercise in the backcountry of the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
An accessible, enriching, creditable, month-long elective for 3rd and 4th year osteopathic and
allopathic medical students in February
Location
Location
Located about 30 miles South of Knoxville, Tennessee, Camp Wesley Woods is a beautiful 710-acre
retreat 20 minutes from what is called the "Peaceful Side" of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Streams, cliffs, mountain forest and river frontage provide stimulating settings for outdoor recreation and
education. http://www.campwesleywoods.com
For information and application materials check out the WMS web
For information and application materials check out the WMS web
site at http://
site at http://
www.wms.org
www.wms.org
