Orizaba: Mountain Medicine CME Course 2026

Orizaba: Mountain Medicine CME Course is organized by Wild Med Adventures, LLC and will be held from Jan 03 - 11, 2026 in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico.

Description:

• Climbing Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl), the highest peak in Mexico and the third-highest in North America, offers an unparalleled blend of natural beauty, technical challenge, and exposure to the elements, making it a perfect backdrop for a wilderness medicine course. Standing at 5,636 meters (18,491 feet), Orizaba towers over the surrounding landscape, its snow-capped summit often visible from miles away, beckoning climbers from across the globe.
• The ascent of Orizaba takes you through diverse ecosystems, each offering a unique experience. Starting from the verdant lower slopes, climbers pass through dense pine forests, meadows of wildflowers, and rocky outcrops that eventually give way to the stark, high-altitude terrain near the summit. As you ascend, the changing scenery—from lush greenery to barren, wind-swept landscapes—reveals the dramatic transition between life zones. At the top, the panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and distant mountains, including the Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl volcanoes, are simply breathtaking.
• The glacier near the summit, though receding due to climate change, still offers a dramatic, ice-blue contrast against the stark volcanic rock. The sense of accomplishment and awe when standing at the summit, looking down over the vast expanse of land below, is both humbling and exhilarating.

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

• Learn the latest wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.
• Work with our expert faculty and local mountain guides to develop your mountain skills and attempt to summit Pico de Orizaba (5,636m)
• Earn 20 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits
• Obtain Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medicine Society (FAWM)

CERTIFICATION:

• Approved for 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits on our Mountain Medicine Adventure

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

• An opportunity to stand at the highest point in Mexico and the 3rd highest mountain in North America
• Experience wilderness medicine in context, not in the classroom
• Test your fitness & physiology whilst supported by our highly qualified team of mountain guides and medics
• Uninterrupted incredible views to the Caribbean coast and live volcano below (Popocatépetl)
• Crampon up the steep glaciated slopes at dawn and watch the sun rise as you arrive at the summit cone…an incredible experience
• Build friendships to last a lifetime

Lecture Topics:

• Introduction to Wilderness/Expedition Medicine
• Foot Gear & Care of the Feet
• Clothing Selection for Wilderness Survival
• Medical Kits for the Mountains
• Altitude Illness & AMS
• HAPE
• HACE
• Frostbite
• Eye Injuries & Prevention
• Recognition and Management of Hypothermia
• Ultrasound in a Remote Setting (with workshop)
• Fractures & Dislocations in the Field (with workshop)
• Wilderness Case Discussions & Overview
• Wilderness Scenarios and Improvisation
• Ropes, Knots, Carries & Outdoor Skills

Note:

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

Program Requirements:
This program requires a minimum registration requirement of 6 participants and a maximum of 20 to proceed. If the minimum is not met, the organizer will notify all participants in advance, and full deposits will be refunded.