CAWM2024 – Registrations Now Open

The wait is finally over! Registration for the 5th Annual Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine (CAWM) 2024 conference is OPEN on our website. Register Now Join us November 1-3, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Halifax Convention Center or online for the 5th Annual CAWM Conference! This year’s theme is “Trailblazing Canadian Wilderness Medicine” and will feature 3 full …

CAWM2024 – Keynote Speaker

We are pleased to announce that our CAWM2024 keynote speaker is Dr. TA Loeffler!  As an outdoor educator and researcher at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador, TA Loeffler PhD brings 35 years of expertise leading people through significant life-changing experiences to every facet of her work. TA’s research interests include women’s career development, the phenomenology of outdoor experiences, expeditionary …

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. When: Saturday June 1, 2024 Where: Flinton, Ontario (Lennox & Addington Trail), 11am-3pm ET Registration is now FULL! Goodluck to all …

CAWM Rock your WFA

The CAWM “Rock your WFA” is a 4 day rock climbing experience accompanied with the Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course certification (upon successful passing/completion of the course). This event will take place August 25-28, 2024 in beautiful Canmore, Alberta. CAWM members receive $50 off registration! Head to the page for more details and how to register: Rock your WFA – …

CAWM2024

CAWM2024 will take place November 1-3, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Halifax Convention Center! Speaker/workshop applications are now closed. Stay tuned for information on registration, social events, pre-conference, and more.

CAWM 2023 Pre-Conference Course Information

Here is the full information on the pre-conference courses available for CAWM 2023. WP-C (Wilderness Paramedic Certification) Cost: $475.00 + 5% GST Dates: Oct 11 and 12 approximately 0700-1630h Instructors: Jeff Thurman and David Fifer Description: This course will prepare students to take the Certified Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C) exam from the International Board of Speciality Certifications (IBSC). This 2-day course …

Save the Date – CAWM 2023 Pre-Conference Courses

CAWM2023 is hosting great pre-conference WLS:MP and WP:C courses as well as a Lead Climbing Clinic. Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals October 11 & 12 – Penticton, BC Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals (WLS:MP), formerly known as AWLS, is designed for medical professionals of all levels (MD, EMT, PA, NP, RN, etc.) that have an interest in expanding their knowledge …

CAWM2023 is Proud to Introduce Our Keynote Speaker, Dr Melissa Lem!

A widely published writer, Dr Lem’s work has appeared in media including the CBC, Vancouver Sun, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, The Narwhal and National Observer. As a climate change panellist on CBC Radio’s Early Edition, in-house medical columnist for CBC TV Vancouver and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, one of her major priorities is knowledge translation. …

Calling All Students & Residents – Applications Open for CAWM Medical Learner Interest Group Positions

Calling all Students & Residents! The CAWM Medical Learner Interest Group (MLIG) is accepting applications for both chair executive positions! The application is open to students and residents in healthcare professions. You must be an active learner in the medical/healthcare community to apply. The Chair will help lead the group and be responsible for providing updates to and communicating with …