OVERVIEW

Aconcagua: Mountain Medicine CME is organized by Wild Med Adventures, LLC and will be held from Jan 04 - 22, 2027 in Aconcagua, Mendoza, Argentina.

Description:

Join our Mountain Medicine CME course while climbing Aconcagua. Aconcagua is the highest point on the American continent and the tallest peak in the world outside of Asia. Rising approximately 4,000ft above its surrounding peaks, Aconcagua, “The Stone Sentinel”, dominates the rugged Andean landscape. The ascent to its summit offers spectacular views of the Andes Mountain range.
Aconcagua was first climbed in 1897, up the Northwest side of the mountain by Swiss Mountain Guide Matthias Zurbriggen. This route has become the most popular way to climb the mountain and is known as the Ruta Normal or Normal Route. The extreme altitude, severe winds, and cold temperatures make an ascent by this or any other route on this mountain very challenging.
Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Location: Aconcagua, Andes Range, Argentina
Length: 19 days
Climber/Guide Ratio: 3:1
Prerequisites: Excellent Physical Condition

Attending This Course You Will:

Opportunity to Climb one of the “SEVEN SUMMITS” and highest peak in South America
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
Earn 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits
Obtain Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medicine Society (FAWM)

Trip Highlights:

An opportunity to climb the highest point in the America’s
Experience wilderness medicine in context, not in the classroom
Test your fitness & physiology while supported by highly qualified mountain guides (Andes Mountain Guides)
Build friendships to last a lifetime

Note:

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

Program Requirements:
This program requires a minimum registration requirement of 5 participants and a maximum of 16 to proceed. If the minimum is not met, the organizer will notify all participants in advance, and full deposits will be refunded.

KEY DATES

04 Jan, 2027

Event Start Date

22 Jan, 2027

Event End Date

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) and Wild Med Adventures. The WMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Wilderness Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

PREREQUISITES

EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, PA, NP, RRT, PhD or Physician for the CME

Non-Medicals are welcome to attend and will likely enjoy learning about safety in the mountains.

A keen interest in wilderness first aid / medicine

An excellent level of physical fitness (**This is a very demanding climb at altitude and with steep terrain)

Previous winter hill walking experience

Experience in the use of crampons and self arrest with an ice axe is recommended and prior basic mountaineering course is recommended as a prerequisite. Those with less experience/confidence must understand the physical demands of the environment and the risks of climbing at altitude. Prior experience is recommended. Please ask if you are unsure about your qualifications for this type of climb.

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantRespiratory TherapistMedical DoctorsNursesNurse PractitionersParamedicsEmergency Medical Technician

SPECIALITIES

Emergency Medicine

SUGGESTED HOTELS

CONFERENCE VENUE

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Aconcagua

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancelation Policy:

Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable unless the course does not reach its minimal number of participants.
If we do not reach the requirement of 5 participants and we have to cancel then a full refund will be given.
The entire balance of your trip fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. No refunds will be given 90 days prior to start of trip.
If you have not paid in full 90 days prior JAN. 4TH a $500 fee will be applied or we have the right to cancel your trip.
We have a minimum registration requirement of 5 participants and a maximum of 16. If the course is cancelled due to insufficient registration you will receive a full refund INCLUDING DEPOSIT.
Please contact us before purchasing plane tickets to confirm minimum number of registrants.
We recommend booking a refundable Flight in case of natural disasters, pandemics, or other necessarily and unseen cancellations. (We are unable to reimburse flight costs for any reason)