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  • Exploring the Future of Frostbite Care in Canada

    Online
    Discuss the future of frostbite care in Canada and ideas for national frostbite care initiatives You are invited to explore the future of frostbite care in Canada with the Canadian Frostbite Collaborative project on February 3, 2022, 8pm ET/5pm PT via Zoom Click HERE to sign up.   The first 10 registered participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card following the session Frostbite ...

  • Mountainside Meetup – A Roundtable – “What to Pack in my First Aid Kit?”

    Online
    Whether you’re headed out for an afternoon trail run or a month long ski expedition, the question of “What should I pack in my first aid kit?” can be a tricky one to answer. Exposure, time, weather, group dynamics, and potential extrication are just a few of the issues that come into play when we have to practice medicine in ...

  • Special General Meeting to Review the CAWM By-Laws

    Online
    All CAWM members are invited to attend this Special General Meeting to review proposed changes to the CAWM By-Laws.   The CAWM Board has recommended changes including; increasing the size of the Board of Directors, extending the term length of positions on the Board of Directors, introducing a term limit for Board of Directors, and a few other things. For more ...

  • Special General Meeting

    Online
    Information for the Special General Meeting All CAWM members are automatically registered to attend this event, and all attendees will be entered in a draw to win a free CAWM t-shirt! Time and Date: Thursday September 29th, 1800MST Members can access the meeting here: https://cawm.ca/members/general-meetings/ Program Director Introduction This meeting will also be your opportunity to meet our new employee, ...

  • CAWM 2022

    Virtual and In Person
    The CAWM2022 conference will be Hosted November 11-13, 2022. Our hybrid format (in-person and virtual) with pre-conference courses, lectures, social activities, a keynote speaker, workshops, and more! All wilderness medical professionals and learners are welcome including paramedics, nurses, SAR personnel, guides, ski patrollers, first responders, academics, and physicians. Learn more here: https://cawm.ca/cawm-2022-preview/ Already registered? Access the conference here: https://cawm.ca/cawm-2022/ Save ...

  • CAWM 2023

    Penticton Trade and Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton, BC, Canada
    The deadline for presentation and workshop applications has officially passed, and our planning committee is currently evaluating all submissions. We’ll be in touch with those who applied in the next couple of weeks! The CAWM2023 conference will be hosted October 13-15, 2023 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre in Penticton, BC. Our 4th annual hybrid conference will include courses, ...

  • A discussion of Education and Careers in Wilderness Medicine – Mountainside Meetup

    Join this special edition Mountainside Meetup which is free for both CAWM members and non-members. Dr. Alana Hawley will briefly review her personal journey in wilderness medicine. We will then review wilderness medicine education opportunities and careers in Canada. This will be relatively informal and attendees are encouraged to ask questions and join the discussion. October 25 8:00PM MST – ...

  • SYWBA Wilderness Paramedic

    Questions About How to Start Your Career in Wilderness Medicine? Tune in to our new series! Each episode of SYWBA will feature a speaker from a different career in wilderness medicine. Paramedics, SARtechs, physicians, nurses, mountain guides, and more! The first two episodes (November and January) will be free for all to attend, future episodes will be free for CAWM ...

  • PRH Emerg Social

    Cannery Brewing 198 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC, Canada
    Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine is hosting a social for the Penticton Regional Hospital Emergency Department! Come socialize and enjoy a selection of short films from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Tickets include popcorn and one beverage. Partners, kids, and friends welcome! Learn More

  • CAWM Wilderness Medicine Race

    The CAWM Wilderness Medicine Race is a team trail race totaling 10 km traveled on foot. Teams of three will begin at the trailhead and encounter various wilderness medicine scenarios, challenges, and questions along the course of the race. Learn More Here

  • CAWM2024

    When: November 1-3 2024 Where: Halifax NS More information coming soon!

  • CAWM Special Seminar Series – Episode #4

    Online
    Speakers: Dr. Alec Ritchie and Scott Campbell Title: Fallen Climber on the East Lion: Rescuer Safety and Patient Care Alec Ritchie is an emergency physician, clinical professor of emergency medicine, and prehospital medical consultant. Scott Campbell is a rope rescue technician and a helicopter hoist operator. Both Alec and Scott are members of NSR, and are very experienced in medical rescue. North ...