What:

Wilderness and Austere Rescue Medicine is a course developed and presented by Jeff Chamberlain MD and David Henderson MD.  They have been teaching Wilderness Medicine since 2019 in various environments and through different course accreditations.  When they outlasted their most recent course vendor they realized it was time to take the next step in their teaching career by developing their own curriculum but still in line with the clinical practice guidelines from the Wilderness Medicine Society.

• CME will start being offered in Spring or 2027 with the expectations that attending physicians will earn 24.5 CME, Category 1 AMA PRA, Category 1 CME through the ACCME

• This is a hybrid course: included primary education through online video lectures, referenced guidelines and quizzes in readings and test comprehension.  These modules should be completed prior to the weekend practical session.  Our practical sessions over the course of the weekend are then focused on reaffirming knowledge while maximizing our time with hands-on skill acquisition and practice.

Equipment:

All practical equipment will be provided plus you will receive your very own guide-style first aid kit

Facilities:

You are welcome to camp onsite, sleeping arrangement options:

• Tents

• Hammocks

• A rustic cabin

• The Lodge (indoor with bathroom and shower), may need to share a room depending on numbers. If you need a tent, or hammock, let us know and we can likely help you out.

2 full bathrooms at The Lodge and 1 outhouse 

Camping area is close to the campfire ring, and trees are available for hanging a hammock.  Electrical is available via extension cord to the camping area.

Meals:

Food will be provided.  If you have food restrictions, let us know. You are encouraged to bring any snacks that you may want, as well as any beverages (there will be filtered water, please bring your own refillable bottle/cup).

Tentative General Schedule: (Outdoor activities pending weather)

Friday Night:  People arrive, set up camps, and campfires with smores. (Dinner not provided)

Saturday: Classes/skills sessions throughout the day.  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided.  Campfire to follow on Saturday night.

Sunday: Classes/skills sessions in the morning.  Breakfast and lunch.  Finish mid-afternoon with comprehensive skills assessment.

Questions?  mittenmedicaleducation@gmail.com or call David Henderson @ 616-301-5683