Alaska Fly-Fishing CME Course 2026

Alaska Fly-Fishing CME Course is organized by Wild Med Adventures, LLC and will be held from Jul 11 - 18, 2026, at Naknek River Camp, King Salmon, Alaska, United States of America.

Description:
We will complete the core curriculum of this Fishing Adventure CME course while fly-fishing in Alaska and exploring the many rivers and creeks in this beautiful area. Enjoy 6 days of fly-fishing with the highly regarded Alaska Fishing guides. Get a chance to fish alongside Alaskan Brown Bears and take in the majestic beauty of one of the last remaining frontiers. Earn 13 hours of CME via lectures/workshops, enjoy excellent food and drinks, all while making new friends and enjoying some of the best fishing around. You will have the opportunity to fish for multiple species. See pics below. In addition, earn credits towards your FAWM via the WMS society. This is a must-do trip for fishing enthusiasts.

Trip Highlights: 

• An opportunity to Fly Fish in beautiful Alaska with respectable fly-fishing guides while gaining valuable medical knowledge
• Experience wilderness medicine in context, doing what you love to do
• Enjoy a full-service lodge with excellent food, drinks, and hospitality with a rustic atmosphere
• Build friendships to last a lifetime

Certification:

• Approved for up to 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM and WMS FAWM Credits 
• 13 FAWM Credits towards your Fellowship
• All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles. 
• “This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”

Attending This Course, You Will:

• Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization, and evacuation.
• Practice your skills while enjoying the Naknek River Lodge and fly-fishing
• Work with our expert faculty and local Fly-Fishing guides to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding hunting & fishing injuries
• Obtain up to 13 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society towards your FAWM
• Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while hunting & fishing, and practical skills for assessment, splinting, wraps, carries, and more

Main Educational Objectives:

• The goal of the Outdoor Illness & Injuries Fishing CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with Naknek River Guides through educational activities, including lectures, hands-on workshops, training modules, and fishing excursions.
• Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:
  • Provide educational opportunities based on the core curriculum of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
  • Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with the coordination of hunting & fishing related educational activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct hunter safety with their patients.
  • Provide education of interest to wilderness and austere-activity enthusiasts.
• After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:
  • Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in remote settings.
  • Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in austere environments.
  • Demonstrate increased knowledge and skill in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote hunting environments, including hyperthermia, hypothermia, cold injuries, and wound management.
  • Understand objective risk assessment in wilderness environments from the perspective of the medical professional acting as a trip leader.
  • Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute emergencies related to remote environments and potential high-velocity ballistic injuries.
  • Perform a pre-departure assessment of the participant’s pre-existing medical conditions and plan an appropriate medical kit & care.

Note:

• The deposit is non-refundable, and the organizer will communicate further cancellation terms.

Program Requirements:

• This Program have a maximum number of 16 participants including instructors depending on shared beds.
• Limited Spots (14)