Upcoming Medical Conferences in Big Sky

Winter Conference on Women's Health is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Feb 19 - 23, 2019 at Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine is organized by National Wilderness Medicine Conferences, CME Science and will be held from Feb 23 - 27, 2019 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers who might encounter patients in remote settings or who may treat patients that develop medical problems after visiting remote areas. Credit Designation: The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this live activity for a maximum of 43.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Main conference earns 24 credits; Optional AWEP course earns 15.5 credits and Optional Ultrasound course earns 4 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 43.5 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credit, pending approval by the AOA. Conference 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 fracture and dislocation in the wilderness. • Identify the pathophysiology, and treatment of heat related illness. This highly acclaimed course focuses on a wide array of interesting and practical topics presented by noted authorities. The conference has unique optional hands-on workshops on topics ranging from outdoor survival skills to practical wilderness medical skills. Small interactive groups with outstanding instructors. The optional comprehensive course leading to AWEP TM Certification that is designed to prepare physicians and other healthcare providers with an extensive background in key topics and practical skills needed to become a competent expedition, wilderness, or Search and Rescue Medical Provider. Special Pre-conference Workshops: • Wilderness and Urban Survival - Saturday, February 23, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm $135 • Advanced Wilderness & Expedition Provider - Optional Course leading to AWEP CertificationTM (Participants receive 15.5 additional CME credits) - $495: Saturday, February 23, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, February 24, 12:45 pm to 4:00 pm Monday, February 25, 12:45 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday, February 26, 12:15 pm to 3:30 pm Optional Workshops: • Winter Wilderness Survival - Sunday, February 24 or Tuesday, February 26, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. $75 • Urban & Travel Survival - Monday, February 25, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. $75 • Map And Compass Navigation - Sunday, February 24, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. $70 • Gps Navigation For Wilderness Adventure - Monday, February 25, 10:00 am - 12:45 pm. $70 • Backcountry Dentistry: Tricks Of The Trade - Monday, February 25, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. $70 • Ropes & Knots For Wilderness Medicine & Rescue - Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 - 12:00 pm. $50 • Avalanche Recognition, Route Finding & Rescue - Sunday, February 24 , 12:00 am - 3:30 pm. $70 • Practical Splinting Skills - Tuesday, February 26, 2:00 - 3:30 pm. $50 • Wilderness Ultrasound Certification - $295 (Includes 4 additional AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM, all supplies, syllabus, and course certificate) - Monday, February 25, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Children & Teen Workshops: Children & Teen Educational Programs: • Survival For Kids | $70, 8:30 - 11:30 am | (Ages 6-11) Saturday, February 23 Sunday, February 24 Tuesday,February 26 • Survival For Teens | $70 | (Ages 12 and up) Saturday, February 23, 1:00 - 4:00 -or- Monday, February 25, 8:30 - 11:30 am • Advanced Wilderness Survival For Teens | $70 | (Ages 12 and up) Tuesday, February 26, 1:30 - 4:30 pm • Wilderness First Aid For Kids | $75 | (Ages 7-11) Sunday, February 24, 8:30 - 11:30 am • Wilderness First Aid For Kids | $80 | (Ages 12 and up) Tuesday, February 26, 8:30 - 12:30 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

19th Annual Winter Conference on Pediatric Emergencies is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Feb 26 - Mar 02, 2019 at Big Sky, Montana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.