OVERVIEW

The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine is organized by Wilderness Medicine and will be held from May 27 - 31, 2026 at Santa Fe Convention Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America.

Program Objectives:

  • Identify prevention and treatment of altitude illness based on an understanding of the underlying physiology
  • Recognize and properly manage frostbite in the field
  • Identify and treat hypothermia in the field
  • Identify fractures and dislocations in the wilderness
  • Identify the pathophysiology and treatment of heat-related illness

Conference Highlights include:

  • This CME conference is designed for Physicians, PAs, NPs, RNs, and medics from ALL specialties
  • Attend over 26 dynamic, practical CME presentations led by top experts in wilderness and travel medicine
  • Santa Fe voted BEST city in the US by Travel + Leisure
  • Renowned for its stunning landscapes, art scene, rich history, delectable cuisine, and outdoor recreation, Santa Fe is "a true gem of a place in America"
  • Upgrade your skills with an outdoor hands-on workshop, or get your Advanced Wilderness & Expedition Provider Certification

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
27 May, 2026
Event Start Date
Event End Date
31 May, 2026
Event End Date
Credits

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) and Wilderness and Travel Medicine, LLC. The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this live activity for a maximum of 34.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is anticipated to offer up to 34.50 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credit, approval by the AOA.

AAFP: This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 34.50 hours of prescribed credit by the AAFP.

ACEP: This program has been approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for up to 34.50 hours of ACEP Category 1 credits.

Nurse Credit: Under the new BRN guidelines, this course is also accredited for up to 34.50 hours of nursing credit.

Physician Assistants: The American Association of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

All participants receive 19.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for the Main Course.

Participants taking the optional AWEP™ workshop will receive an additional 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Participants taking the optional Wound Management workshop will receive an additional 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Participants taking the optional Learn How to Reduce & Split Dislocations workshop will receive an additional 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Participants taking the optional Learn Practical Splinting Skills workshop will receive an additional 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

You can earn a maximum of 34.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by taking the AWEP Workshop with the Main Course.

  • 34.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 34.5 Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingPharmacistPhysician AssistantPrimary Care PhysicianResidentsNursesEmergency MedicineNurse AssistantsHealthcare ProvidersPrimary Care PractitionersRegistered Cardiovascular SpecialistsER physiciansPrimary Care PhysiciansNurse PractitionersParamedicsEmergency Medical Technician

    SPECIALITIES

    Critical Care MedicineEmergency MedicineFamily MedicineInternal MedicineOrthopedics

    SUGGESTED HOTELS

    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationSanta Fe Convention Center
    201 W Marcy St

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