OVERVIEW

Wilderness Medicine CME Galapagos Islands: Small Yacht Cruise is organized by Wilderness Medicine and will be held from Apr 20 - 30, 2026 at Swissotel Quito, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador.

Course Content Includes:

  • Altitude Illness
  • Hypothermia
  • Frostbite and Other Cold Injuries
  • Environmental Heat Illness
  • Traveler's Diarrhea, Giardia & Other Waterborne Wilderness Infections
  • Surviving the Unexpected Night Out
  • Lightning Injuries
  • Improvised Medical and Trauma Care
  • Management of Fractures and Dislocations
  • Preparing for Foreign Travel
  • Backcountry Medical Kits
  • Wilderness Wound Management
  • Patient Assessment in Wilderness Settings
  • Wilderness Dermatology
  • Marine Hazards & Envenomations
  • Snake Envenomation

Trip Highlights:

  • Deluxe, upscale yacht limited to 18 passengers
  • Enjoy up close and personal encounters with wildlife in one of the world's top nature destinations!
  • The most comprehensive Galapagos experience available, with nature hikes, swimming, and sea kayaking excursions
  • Knowledgeable and personable naturalist on board our yacht to lead all hikes and activities.

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
20 Apr, 2026
Event Start Date
Event End Date
30 Apr, 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 providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”

The Center for Emergency Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianPhysician AssistantEmergency Medicine PhysiciansDermatologistsInternal Medicine PhysicianTraumaOrthopedic SurgeonsSport and Exercise PhysicianER NursesFamily Medicine Practitioners

    SPECIALITIES

    Emergency MedicineInternal MedicineDermatologyTraumaPhysician AssistantsOccupational MedicineOrthopaedic Sports Medicine

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationSwissotel Quito
    Ave 12 de Octubre 1820 y,

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