OVERVIEW

Bahamas Live Aboard Adventure CME Course 2026 is organized by Wild Med Adventures, LLC and will be held from May 16 - 23, 2026, in Exuma, Bahamas.

Description:
Join our Bahamas Live Aboard Luxury CME course in May 2024 for an unforgettable experience.

This course is ideal for those interested in combining a dive/snorkel/beach vacation with adventure-related CME or those looking to learn more about possible injuries and accidents encountered while traveling abroad and dive-related injuries. We will complete the core curriculum of this CME certification course while on our private chartered boat - AquaCat in the Bahamas. Leave the planning to us and enjoy a nearly all-inclusive, hassle-free stay. We have arranged a 7-Night stay on our private chartered boat, all meals, beer, wine, and up to 20-24 dives, snorkeling, fishing, sun bathing, island exploration, and of course CME. Meet like-minded individuals and friends to last a lifetime on this one-of-a-kind CME getaway. We promise you won't be disappointed.  Read our reviews to find out more about others' experiences.

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

  • Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization, and evacuation.
  • Practice your skills while diving/snorkeling or enjoying the beautiful waters of the Bahamas
  • Work with our expert faculty to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding austere & dive medicine
  • Obtain up to 16 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) towards your FAWM (only credits you have not already obtained and limited to the rules of the WMS regarding FAWM credits and outside conferences)
  • Our program focuses on the treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while traveling to remote locations

CERTIFICATION:

  • Approved for up to *16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits (*Final Credit hours TBD)
  • “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.”

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • The Ultimate Escape on your own private LiveAboard in the Bahamas
  • Dive / Snorkel / Sunbath / Fish non-stop for a week, from island to island of the Exumas and Eleuthera, and especially the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Parks - the MOST pristine area in all the Bahamas
  • Multiple dive sites including “The Blue Hole” (weather and visibility dependent)
  • All Meals Included as well as alcoholic drinks (Beer, Wine and a few specialty drinks)
  • All Tips Included in Cost as well as Port Fees
  • Enjoy excellent food, drinks and hospitality with a secluded and beautiful atmosphere
  • Earn CME in small group style
  • Build friendships to last a lifetime

Main Educational Objectives:

  • The goal of the Bahamas Dive CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with expert faculty through educational activities including lectures and Dive / Water Adventure Excursions.
  • Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:
    • Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of the Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
    • Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with coordination of tropical and dive related activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct travel 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 skills in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote environments, including dive medicine.
    • 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 dive-related injuries.

Note:

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

Program Requirements:
Maximum of  25.

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
16 May, 2026
Event Start Date
Event End Date
23 May, 2026
Event End Date
Credits

Certification:
Approved for up to *16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits (*Final Credit hours TBD)

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.

 

  • 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 16 Credits
  • 16 CME Hours
  • PREREQUISITES

    Scuba Certification Recommended; however, you can complete the entire open water cert as well as the open water portion of your certification while onboard if desired.

    EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, PA, NP, RRT, PhD or Physician to obtain CME accreditation. (Please Check with your governing body to ensure credits are acceptable)

    If no CME needed, Non-Medicals are welcome so please feel free to attend and enjoy the lectures at no additional cost

    A keen interest in wilderness & tropical medicine

    A good level of physical fitness

    Prepare and bring proper clothing for different activities

    TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantNursesNurse PractitionersParamedics

    SPECIALITIES

    Emergency MedicineUndersea and Hyperbaric MedicineAnesthesiologyFamily MedicineInternal MedicineObstetrics and Gynecology

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationTBD

    CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

    ***Please note: Full payment due within 90 days of course or a $500 fee will be added to your final cost or we have right to cancel your reservation***

    Cancellation Policy: 

    • Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable. 
    • The entire balance of your trip fee will be due 120 days prior to departure. We recommend trip insurance for any unexpected illness and/or schedule changes or conflicts. 
    • If you have not paid in full prior to 120 days before the start of the course a late fee of $500 will be applied to your final cost or we have the right to cancel your trip. 
    • There will be no refund after 120 days prior to course. If you cancel before 120 days of beginning of trip you will be refunded 50% of trip cost.
    • If trip is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, we will reimburse all payments including deposit.
    • Cancellations must be submitted in writing.
    • Refunds on the final payment will be as per the organizer’s policy.

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