Expedition and Wilderness Medicine Course
New Hampshire, USA
Take your training into the field and open up a whole new world of travel and opportunity.
This four-day Expedition & Wilderness Medicine course in New Hampshire, USA equips healthcare professionals with the essential skills required to practice safely and effectively in remote, resource-limited environments.
Set within the White Mountain National Forest, the course combines focused teaching, practical skills workshops, and immersive wilderness scenarios to strengthen clinical decision-making, leadership, and communication under pressure.
You’ll move beyond classroom-based learning and into realistic expedition-style environments, building confidence in risk assessment, casualty management, and team-based medical care in challenging outdoor settings.
The skills developed during this course are directly transferable to hospital, pre-hospital, humanitarian, and remote clinical practice.
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Esperanza
The course was excellent, all the people involved were outstanding!!! So approachable and with great knowledge, I would love to hear more of your courses and I hope to take another one with you, it was a great experience!!!
Mylan
Outstanding course. Very energizing. Made me want more! Probably the best CME course I’ve ever attended.
Roy
Pay Christian handsomely enough to drop whatever he is doing to make it to every WEM conference… even if he is currently on Everest or K2.
Katie
I just want to thank you again. It was incredible to be around such awesome providers that were so willing, and truly WANTING to teach, and share their stories and experiences. That kind of knowledge is priceless to me. Thank you 🙏
What's Included?
Field-Based Training and Practical Workshops
Instruction delivered through hands-on workshops, group activities, and realistic wilderness scenarios.
Expert Faculty and Instruction
Teaching led by experienced medical professionals with backgrounds in expedition, wilderness, and pre-hospital care.
Accommodation, Meals, and Course Support
Accommodation and meals are provided from the night before the course begins through lunch on the final day.
Note that travel costs, travel & medical insurance and personal equipment is not included in the course fee.
CME and Course Certification
This educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) and World Extreme Medicine.
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this activity for a maximum of 29.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
This course has also been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credit awarded depends on individual credit needs and prior educational history.
All educational content has been reviewed and validated for scientific accuracy and relevance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course right for me?
This course is designed for healthcare professionals and healthcare students interested in applying their clinical knowledge and skills in expedition, adventure, and wilderness settings. It is particularly suited to those exploring remote, humanitarian, or operational medicine.
Do I need prior expedition or wilderness medicine experience?
No prior expedition medicine training is required. This course is designed as an introduction and is appropriate for participants new to wilderness medicine as well as those seeking to formalize existing experience. If you’re unsure whether this course is the right fit, we recommend using the Course Fit Checker or booking a discovery call.
What level of fitness is required?
You do not need to be an elite athlete. A reasonable level of physical fitness is recommended. Participants should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain, carrying a pack, and spending extended periods outdoors in variable weather conditions.
What topics are covered during the course?
This Expedition & Wilderness Medicine course covers the medical, environmental, logistical, and human factors considerations of working in remote environments.
Content includes:
- Overview of Expedition & Wilderness Medicine
- Human Factors
- Crew Resource Management
- Pre-Expedition Planning
- Pre-Existing and Common Conditions
- Dentistry
- Introduction to Trauma in Resource Poor Settings
- Primary Survey
- Spinal Immobilisation
- Road Traffic Collisions
- Fracture Management
- Catastrophic Bleeding
- Analgesia
- Aeromedical Rescue
- Security on expeditions
- Hills skill
- Medicine in Tropical Environments
- Medicine in Hot Environments
- Altitude Medicine
- Medicine in Cold Environments
- Dive Medicine
- Water Purification
- Comms
- Wound Care
- Medical Kits
- Snake & insect bites
- Medico-Legal Considerations
- Search & Rescue Exercise
Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, practical workshops, and scenario-based learning.
What equipment do I need to bring?
Please follow the kit list and bring adequate kit. Weather in New Hampshire can be highly unpredictable, and poor kit preparation can impact your safety and participation.
As a minimum, you should be prepared for rain, wind, cold, and prolonged time outdoors. You’ll be outside for several hours each day, often on uneven or wet terrain.
Quality waterproofs and walking boots with ankle support are essential. A full kit list is available on the WEM website and should be reviewed carefully before arrival. If you have any questions about equipment, just give us a call or send an email.
Important: Never leave kit preparation until the last minute. Preparing well in advance will help you stay comfortable, safe, and focused on learning throughout the course.
Do I need travel or medical insurance?
Yes. Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is mandatory and must include coverage for outdoor and wilderness activities.
What support is available before the course begins?
Participants will be invited to a WhatsApp group prior to the course, providing an open forum for questions, travel coordination, and communication with faculty. Joining instructions and pre-course information will be shared in advance.
I have another question
If you wish to learn more or have any additional questions, we invite you to book a 30-minute discovery call with our team.
→ Click here to book a discovery call.
The call will be with the team who organise our courses and work closely with our medical teaching faculty. They’re best placed to explain what our attendees really get out of attending a course with us.
You can choose between a video or voice call — whatever suits you best.
Register for a time that works for you, and we look forward to speaking with you soon.
Prefer email? Then feel free to contact us.
Your safety
The comprehensive curriculum and field scenarios are carefully designed to push your limits while mitigating risks.
We take every precaution to keep participants safe by:
- Rigorous gear checks before all expedition days
- Mandatory evacuation insurance policies
- Close coordination with local emergency responders
