This talk will feature Dr. Jared Baylis and Dr. Neil Long, both full-time emergency physicians at Kelowna General Hospital with interests in wilderness medicine. Dr. Baylis has completed his Diploma in Mountain Medicine, and is an avid climber, trail runner, and mountain biker. Dr. Long has practiced expedition medicine, completed his Diploma in Mountain Medicine (among many others) and is ...
*Please note that this is NOT a CAWM event and his published on behalf of a CAWM professional member – CASEM* Launched in 2014, Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) quickly established itself as an essential contributor to health care quality in Canada by making patients and clinicians aware of unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures that often do more harm than good. ...
*Please note that this is NOT a CAWM event and is published on behalf of a CAWM professional member – WildernessMD* WildernessMD offer’s North America’s only subspecialty Diploma in Mountain Medicine. This program is accredited by the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), the International Commission of Alpine Rescue (ICAR), and the International Society for Mountain Medicine (ISMM). The unique ...
Join the UBC Wilderness Medicine Club and celebrity guest Dr. Teimojin Tan on Wed, Mars 26 @ 6 pm on Zoom! About: Dr. Teimojin Tan (@survival.doctors) is a Canadian family and emergency physician, veteran, and survivalist known for his appearance on season 9 of the survival TV series “Alone.” His diverse experiences led him to establish “Survival Doctors,” an initiative dedicated to providing education on ...
The Wilderness Advanced First Aid is the perfect entry-level course for outdoor adventurers and outdoor professionals who may need to provide patient care when help is delayed for hours to days. The course focuses on basic lifesaving skills, patient assessment, field care for common injuries and illnesses, environmental illnesses, and proper reporting for rescue assistance. Dates: Avril 4-7, 2025 Location: ...
This event is hosted by a CAWM professional member – Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine The 40-hour Wilderness First Aid and Intermediate First Aid Blended program is delivered over 4 days (32 hours) and supplemented with online learning. In-person sessions take place both in a classroom and outdoors. This course is suitable for those who work in a `non-standard` environment and ...
This event is hosted by a CAWM Professional Member – Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine. The 80 hr Wilderness First Responder Program is a comprehensive, professional level program. It is the “industry standard” for professional responders such as guides, leaders and specialized search and rescue teams. The program focuses on the long-term implications for initial care, stabilization and evacuation of patients ...