Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine

CAWM Journal Club
2026-08-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2027-01-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2027-02-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2027-03-31 18:30 - 19:30, 2027-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | AB
Journal Club is designed to be a casual yet engaging event where we practice reviewing and critically appraising articles on hot topics in Wilderness Medicine.
It is free to register and open to everyone interested.
The goal is twofold
1.⁠ ⁠To expose medical students to the field of wilderness medicine.
2.⁠ ⁠To help students practice the skills they’ll use in residency, where journal clubs are a regular part of training.

CAWM2026
2026-09-11 08:00 - 2026-09-13 17:00 | Hilton Whistler Hotel, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Join Us at CAWM2026!
Register now for CAWM2026, Canada’s premier wilderness medicine conference, taking place September 11–13, 2026 in Whistler, BC and virtually. This three-day hybrid event will feature expert speakers, a keynote address, interactive workshops, an exhibitor hall, networking opportunities, and more. Topics discussed include – wilderness trauma, frostbite, hypothermia, mental health in the wilderness, pediatric wilderness medicine, avalanche rescue, dive medicine, decision making and resilience in wilderness environments, MCI’s, wilderness medicine education, and more!
We welcome physicians, paramedics, nurses, students, researchers, outdoor professionals, SAR volunteers, ski patrollers, and anyone with an interest in wilderness medicine. Attendees can participate in person or virtually, with lecture recordings available after the conference for all registrants. FAWM credits are available through the WMS. We will announce when more CME is confirmed.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the wilderness medicine community, learn from leading experts, and earn valuable educational credits while exploring one of Canada’s premier mountain destination cities.
Learn more and register at https://cawm.ca/cawm2026/.

WALS Course at Barrier Lake
2027-02-18 - 2027-02-21 | Barrier Lake Field Station, Kananaskis Centre: Barrier Lake Field Station, Kananaskis, AB, T0L 1N0, Canada
Register Here
Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS) is an advanced course that helps advanced care medical providers apply current medical knowledge and critical thinking for use in remote/resource challenged patient care settings.
This course is being done in collaboration with Mountain Med Consulting
Dates
February 18-21, 2027
Location
Barrier Lake Field Station in Kananaski, AB
Cost
There are three levels of registration

Physician – $2,325
PA, Resident, or NP – $2,175
Paramedic or RN – $1,975

CAWM Members receive $100 off registration fees. Not a member? Join now for $60/year.
Registration includes:

4 nights of accommodation at Barrier Lake
all food for the weekend
the course itself
the exam fee

Parking is available at Barrier Lake.
Curriculum
Curriculum evolves based on new scientific data, discussions, and new medical technology. Class involves lecture, discussion, case study review, patient assessment drills, and ALS skills labs. All content is reviewed, validated, and in keeping with sound scientific principles.
Requirements
Participants must be ALS-trained with current certification, i.e.: Paramedic or ALS-trained field provider, Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA), or Physician (MD or DO). Others are admitted on a case-by-case basis.
Evaluation
This course is pass/fail. 100% attendance is mandatory. Evaluation is based on practical patient simulations, hands-on activities, and a written test. WMA International is committed to making reasonable accommodation for any student with special needs.
Course Objectives

Understand the challenges and limitations of working in remote and low-resource patient care settings.
Explain principles of preventive care for patients and team members when faced by environmental challenges.
Perform an accurate patient assessment when access to advanced diagnostics are not available.
Utilize useful medical and basic rescue equipment often available in remote and low-resource patient care settings.
Through case studies and patient assessment drills, demonstrate decision making for treatments and evacuations in remote and low-resource patient care settings.
Determine which medications and equipment might be useful and appropriate in remote and low-resource patient care settings.

The last day to receive a refund is January 28, 2027.
Register Here
