UCSF CME: Medicine of the Extremes Conference – Wilderness/Austere/Tactical/Global 2023

Overview:

Join the University of California San Francisco - Fresno Department of Emergency Medicine at Bass Lake, California - gateway to Yosemite National Park - for the MEDICINE OF THE EXTREMES -WILDERNESS / AUSTERE / TACTICAL / GLOBAL

The conference is designed to meet the needs of those who may encounter life-threatening situations with limited resources. This includes not only emergency physicians, nurses and PAs, but also internists, family practitioners, backcountry rangers, EMS providers, members of the search and rescue community, and outdoor enthusiasts. Through both lecture and hands-on skills workshops, we will explore topics including survival and field treatment of environmental illness, rescue techniques, wound care, and fracture management. This course is proudly presented by the University of California San Francisco- Fresno Wilderness Medicine Program.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the High Sierra Wilderness Medicine Conference, attendees should be able to:

• Apply evidence-based management of medical problems that are unique to the wilderness setting, including environmental exposure, and wound care.
  
• Utilize necessary skills for remote medical care such as patient assessment and trauma care, including needle decompression and management of wounds and orthopedic injuries.
  
• Apply basic principles of survival and rescue, from trip planning to behaviors that are likely to result in a successful rescue.
  

Accreditation:

The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

UCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
18 hours of California EMS continuing education credits are also available.

The UCSF MEDICINE OF THE EXTREMES Conference is a “green” meeting. Syllabus will be emailed to all participants 1 week prior to the conference.

Course Outline:

Download 2023 Brochure

Chairs:

Janak Acharya, MD
Michael Fischer, MD

Faculty:

Travel & Lodging:

The Pines Resort
54432 Road 432
Bass Lake, CA 93604

Hotel Phone: 877 693 1951
Reservations: 559.692.8816

Rates: $159 King, $179 Queen, $229 Suite