Winter Medicine Course
Brace yourself for an unparalleled 5-day immersion into Winter Expedition Medicine amidst the formidable White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Join our elite cadre of explorers, mountain guides, and wilderness medics for a revolutionary experience that will push you to your limits and beyond.
In this unforgiving frozen landscape, you’ll:
➕ Battle bone-chilling temperatures and navigate treacherous backcountry terrain.
➕ Master the treatment of hypothermia, frostbite, and altitude illness.
➕ Hone your trauma response skills in harsh winter conditions.
➕ Execute complex search and rescue protocols in blinding snowstorms.
As you assess patients in whiteout conditions and lead intricate winter rescues, you’ll unlock new dimensions of your clinical abilities. This crucible of extreme medicine will forge an unshakeable confidence, empowering you to deliver exceptional care in any environment – from the chaos of bustling ERs to the isolation of remote expeditions.
The winter medicine skills you’ll cultivate here will elevate your practice across all medical contexts, preparing you for challenges you never thought possible.
Secure your spot now with just a $500 deposit and embark on the medical adventure of a lifetime.
What to Expect
Immerse yourself in the heart of winter medicine at our basecamp in the legendary Joe Dodge Lodge, situated in New Hampshire’s breathtaking White Mountain National Forest.
Join our esteemed alumni network as you contribute to polar expeditions, respond to winter emergencies, and secure placements with prestigious organizations worldwide.
During the initial four days, immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment, with your time split between lectures, practical skills sessions, and outdoor scenarios.
Evenings offer opportunities for camaraderie, engaging tasks, and enlightening discussions on the latest in extreme environment medicine.
Culminating on the final day, you’ll participate in a full-scale crisis scenario, applying your newfound skills to manage a complex winter emergency situation.
Return home transformed, brimming with newfound confidence, resilience, and skills that will enhance your practice for years to come.
Course Content
Our Winter Medicine course is meticulously crafted to provide the most comprehensive training available for medics facing extreme cold environments.
Led by expert instructors, the course seamlessly integrates captivating lectures with hands-on practical skills essential for success in the field:
- Overview of medicine in cold & polar environments
- Mastering the environment – clothing and shelter
- Hypothermia & cold water immersion
- Freezing and non-freezing cold injuries
- Altitude medicine
- Pre-existing & common conditions in cold environments
- Expedition planning and risk assessment
- Navigation & map reading in winter terrain
- Trauma management in harsh winter conditions
- Fractures and dislocations in the cold
- Spinal injuries and patient packaging
- Avalanche assessment and rescue techniques
- Search and rescue protocols
- Aeromedical and casualty evacuation
- Communication and emergency signaling
- Dynamic risk assessment and decision-making in winter environments
- Medical kits for winter expeditions
- Patient assessment in extreme cold
- Crew resource management in challenging conditions
Key Facts
Is this course right for you?
This course is perfect for healthcare professionals and students interested in applying their clinical knowledge and skills to expedition and adventure settings.
We also welcome those with an expedition background who have existing wilderness or advanced first aid training and are eager to develop their skillset further.
CME Value: This course has been approved for 24 *AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
This 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 WMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
What’s included:
- Tutoring, accommodation and meals
- Downloadable course resources
- Safety equipment
What’s not:
- Travel costs
- Travel & medical insurance
- Personal equipment
Your Safety & Kit List Preparation
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 outdoor activities
- Mandatory evacuation insurance policies
- Close coordination with local emergency responders
Kit List
February temps average -3°C (27°F) highs and -12°C (10°F) lows, but can plunge far colder.
Proper extreme cold weather clothing and gear are critical for your safety and full participation. Please carefully review our detailed Winter Kit List before arrival. Contact us if you have any questions.
Travel
We highly recommend arriving the day before the course. We’re situated at the legendary Joe Dodge Lodge in New Hampshire’s majestic White Mountain National Forest. The closest airports are Manchester and Boston Logan, with car rentals available.
Full information and directions to the venue will be provided in your welcome pack once your booking is confirmed.
Talk To Our Team
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 are best placed to really explain what our attendees get out of attending a course with us.
Register for a time that suits, and we look forward to speaking with you soon.
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