Interest Groups
Co-Chairs: Rayna Sharma and Emma Windfeld
The CAWM Medical Learner Interest Group aims to foster a national community of medical learners interested in wilderness medicine. We aim to create an inclusive and interdisciplinary group that is passionate about growing access to the outdoors and our ability to manage emergencies in austere environments. We strive to ensure that the next generation of wilderness medicine professionals is well equipped to navigate the challenges of all outdoor activities.
Members must be active members of CAWM. The Medical Learner Interest Group operates under the guidance of the CAWM Board of Directors.
Military Medicine Interest Group
Chair: Kate Curtis
The Military Medicine Interest Group aims to increase Civilian-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) relationships, and further develop interagency cooperation and capability understanding.
Chair: Svea Brousseau
The Wilderness Nursing Interest Group at CAWM seeks to explore nursing practice issues in remote and wilderness settings, provide education, outreach, and support. Additionally we aim to connect nurses, students, and other interested providers or groups working in those settings.
Paramedic Interest Group
Chair: VACANT
The CAWM paramedic interest group aims to explore the field of paramedicine and prehospital medicine in remote and austere environments. The group will discuss education opportunities, advances in the field, training opportunities, safety and risk mitigation, and promotional ideas.
SAR Interest Group
Chair: VACANT
The SAR Interest Group aims to connect SAR teams from across Canada as a means of sharing information, knowledge, and encouraging inter-region discussions.
