March 17-18, 2018
Augusta University (Medical College of Georgia)
Augusta, GA
11th Annual Conference:
Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Want to learn more about wilderness medicine? Want to meet others with similar interests? Mark your calendar for the 11th Annual Southeastern Student Wilderness Medicine Conference. This affordable conference will teach you to handle common emergencies in austere environments and improvise in limited resource settings. The conference will be held in Augusta, GA. Many of the speakers will return from past conferences while we will have plenty of new topics as well!
Register now on Active.com
Registration:
Registration is $50 until Feb 2nd
Registration is $65 until Feb 23rd
Registration is $75 until March 8th
Registration closes on March 8th at 11:59 PM EST. No late registrations or day of registrations.
Unfortunately all registrations are final and no refunds can be given. You can send someone else in your place.
Currently no FAWM credits available.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
Please note, for the break-out sessions - you will sign up for a lecture/workshop for each session and there will be a cap number of registrants per session.
FRIDAY
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Registration at the Arsenal
Arsenal Tap Room and Kitchen
SATURDAY
7:30am - 8:15am: BREAKFAST and REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP
8:15am - 8:20am: Conference Welcome and Introduction - Taylor Haston, DO
8:20am - 9:00am: Keynote Address #1: MedWAR Roots and Wilderness Medicine Lessons - Michael Caudell, MD
9:00am - 9:45am: Thru Hiking the AT - Jessie Gehner, MD
9:45am - 10:00am: BREAK
10:00am - 10:45am: Hazardous Marine Life - Richard Schwartz, MD
10:50am - 11:20am: Breakout Session #1
Animal Attacks - Harmut Gross, MD
Cold Injuries - Lauren Wingo, MD
Heat Illness & Dehydration - Brad Reynolds, MD
High Altitude Medicine - Daniel LoVerde, DO
Tropical Medicine - Rebecca Cramer, MD, MPH
Water Purification Techniques - David Stockton, MD
Wilderness Toxicology & Envenomation - Ben Abo, DO, EMT-P
Airway Workshop - Mary Carroll Lee, MD
All Purpose Ropes & Knots Workshop - Conference Faculty
Ultrasound - FAST Exam Workshop - Joanna Adams, MD
11:30am - 12:00pm: Breakout Session #2
Animal Attacks - Harmut Gross, MD
Cold Injuries - Lauren Wingo, MD
Flight Medicine - Stephen Powell, MD
High Altitude Medicine - Daniel LoVerde, DO
Injuries from Mountain Biking - Christina Merryman, NP
Water Purification Techniques - David Stockton, MD
Wilderness Mythbusters - Taylor Haston, DO
Wilderness Survival - Jason Barnes, MSIII
Wilderness Toxicology & Envenomation - Ben Abo, DO, EMT-P
Hemorrhage Control Workshop/Stop the Bleed - Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, BSN, RN
Ultrasound - FAST Exam Workshop - Joanna Adams, MD
12:10pm - 12:40pm: Breakout Session #3
Burn Management in the Wilderness - Natalie Lane, MD
Flight Medicine - Stephen Powell, MD
Injuries from Mountain Biking - Christina Merryman, NP
Pre-hospital Assessment - Matthew Sotelo, RN, EMT
Tropical Medicine - Rebecca Cramer, MD, MPH
Wilderness Survival - Jason Barnes, MSIII
All Purpose Ropes & Knots Workshop - Conference Faculty
Airway Workshop - Mary Carroll Lee, MD
Hemorrhage Control Workshop/Stop the Bleed - Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, BSN, RN
Ultrasound - FAST Exam Workshop - Joanna Adams, MD
12:40pm - 1:10pm: LUNCH
1:10pm - 1:55pm: Keynote Address #2: Life as the Winter-Over Physician in Antarctica - George Wortley, MD
1:55pm - 2:40pm: Wilderness Medicine Education - The Path to Fellowship and Life - Stephanie Lareau, MD
2:40pm - 3:25pm: Paddling the River - Swiftwater Rescue - Henderson McGinnis, MD
3:25pm - 3:40pm: BREAK
3:40pm - 4:10pm: Breakout Session #4
Air Medical Operations - Joanna Adams, MD
Diabetic Considerations in the Wilderness - Daniel Culpepper
Dive Medicine - Casey Turner, DO
General Wilderness Medicine Kits - Caitlin Mann, PA, EMT
Lifting & Moving Injured Persons - Emily Duff, EMT
Lightning Strikes - Josh Nichols, MD
Airway Workshop - Mary Carroll Lee, MD
Hemorrhage Control Workshop/Stop the Bleed - Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, BSN, RN
Improvised Splints, Litters & Carries Workshop - Matthew Sotelo, RN, EMT
Suture Workshop - Jennifer Nelson, MD
4:20pm - 4:50pm: Breakout Session #5
Air Medical Operations - Joanna Adams, MD
Diabetic Considerations in the Wilderness - Daniel Culpepper
Dive Medicine - Casey Turner, DO
General Wilderness Medicine Kits - Caitlin Mann, PA, EMT
Lightning Strikes - Josh Nichols, MD
Pediatric Wilderness Medicine - Desiree Seeyave, MD
Tips & Tricks for International Travel - Keri Baker, NP
Ultra-Races & Mt. Everest ER - Pranav Koirala, MD
Airway Workshop - Mary Carroll Lee, MD
Hemorrhage Control Workshop/Stop the Bleed - Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, BSN, RN
Improvised Splints, Litters & Carries Workshop - Matthew Sotelo, RN, EMT
Suture Workshop - Jennifer Nelson, MD
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Breakout Session #6
Burn Management in the Wilderness - Natalie Lane, MD
Families and First Aid in the Wilderness - Mark Lopez, MD
Lifting & Moving Injured Persons - Emily Duff, EMT
Pediatric Wilderness Medicine - Desiree Seeyave, MD
Submersion Injuries - Ben Abo, DO, EMT-P
Tips & Tricks for International Travel - Keri Baker, NP
Ultra-Races & Mt. Everest ER - Pranav Koirala, MD
Suture Workshop - Jennifer Nelson, MD
5:30pm: END OF DAY
6:00pm - 9:00pm: St. Paddy's Day Celebration and Conference Social Event at Savannah River Brewing Company (food truck onsite)
Savannah River Brewing Company
SUNDAY
7:45am - 8:15am: BREAKFAST
8:30am - 9:30am: Air Methods Helicopter Landing and Tour
9:30am - 12:30pm: Outdoor Scenarios at Riverview Park, North Augusta
Riverview Park, North Augusta
12:30pm - 1:00pm: LUNCH/END OF CONFERENCE
Lodging options:
Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express – Augusta North
1073 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 396-3000
Approximately 15 minutes from AUMC
Rates starting $99/night
Holiday Inn Express - Augusta North
Country Inn & Suites
103 Sherwood Drive
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 736-8988
Approximately 15 minutes from AUMC
Rates starting $79/night
Country Inn & Suites
West Bank Inn
2904 Washington Road
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 733-1724
Approximately 15 minutes from AUMC
Rates starting $53/night
West Bank Inn
Camping:
Wildwood Park
Lake Springs Recreational Area
Mistletoe State Park
Things to do in the area:
Visit Augusta
FATS: Mountain Bike Trails
Augusta Canal Trail
North Augusta Greeneway Traill
Active Climbing Gym
Speakers:
Taylor Haston, DO - MCG: Augusta, GA
Michael Caudell, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Richard Schwartz, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
George Wortley, MD - CMG/LFMR: Lynchburg, VA
Henderson McGinnis, MD - WF: Winston-Salem, NC
Stephanie Lareau, MD - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Jessie Gehner, MD - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Hartmut Gross, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Mark Lopez, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Brad Reynolds, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Joanna Adams, MD - ECU: Greenville, NC
Josh Nichols, MD - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Mary Carroll Lee, MD - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Jason Barnes, MSIII - WF: Winston-Salem, NC
David Stockton, MD - UTGSM: Knoxville, TN
Keri Baker, NP - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, BSN, RN - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Christina Merryman, NP - MCG: Augusta, GA
Daniel LoVerde, DO - WF: Winston-Salem, NC
Daniel Culpepper - Roanoke, VA
Natalie Lane, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Desiree Seeyave, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Ben Abo, DO, EMT-P - UF/Venom One Venom Unit: Gainesville, FL
Stephen Powell, MD - WF: Winston-Salem, NC
Caitlin Mann, PA, EMT - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Emily Duff, EMT-B: Roanoke, VA
Pranav Koirala, MD - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Lauren Wingo, MD - Asheville, NC
Rebecca Cramer, MD, MPH - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Matthew Sotelo, RN, EMT: Roanoke, VA
Jennifer Nelson, MD - WF: Winston-Salem, NC
Casey Turner, DO - Ocala Health/OHFMR: Ocala, FL
Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Want to learn more about wilderness medicine? Want to meet others with similar interests? Mark your calendar for the 11th Annual Southeastern Student Wilderness Medicine Conference. This affordable conference will teach you to handle common emergencies in austere environments and improvise in limited resource settings. The conference will be held in Augusta, GA. Many of the speakers will return from past conferences while we will have plenty of new topics as well!
Register now on Active.com
Registration:
Registration is $50 until Feb 2nd
Registration is $65 until Feb 23rd
Registration is $75 until March 8th
Registration closes on March 8th at 11:59 PM EST. No late registrations or day of registrations.
Unfortunately all registrations are final and no refunds can be given. You can send someone else in your place.
Currently no FAWM credits available.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
Please note, for the break-out sessions - you will sign up for a lecture/workshop for each session and there will be a cap number of registrants per session.
FRIDAY
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Registration at the Arsenal
Arsenal Tap Room and Kitchen
SATURDAY
7:30am - 8:15am: BREAKFAST and REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP
8:15am - 8:20am: Conference Welcome and Introduction - Taylor Haston, DO
8:20am - 9:00am: Keynote Address #1: MedWAR Roots and Wilderness Medicine Lessons - Michael Caudell, MD
9:00am - 9:45am: Thru Hiking the AT - Jessie Gehner, MD
9:45am - 10:00am: BREAK
10:00am - 10:45am: Hazardous Marine Life - Richard Schwartz, MD
10:50am - 11:20am: Breakout Session #1
Animal Attacks - Harmut Gross, MD
Cold Injuries - Lauren Wingo, MD
Heat Illness & Dehydration - Brad Reynolds, MD
High Altitude Medicine - Daniel LoVerde, DO
Tropical Medicine - Rebecca Cramer, MD, MPH
Water Purification Techniques - David Stockton, MD
Wilderness Toxicology & Envenomation - Ben Abo, DO, EMT-P
Airway Workshop - Mary Carroll Lee, MD
All Purpose Ropes & Knots Workshop - Conference Faculty
Ultrasound - FAST Exam Workshop - Joanna Adams, MD
11:30am - 12:00pm: Breakout Session #2
Animal Attacks - Harmut Gross, MD
Cold Injuries - Lauren Wingo, MD
Flight Medicine - Stephen Powell, MD
High Altitude Medicine - Daniel LoVerde, DO
Injuries from Mountain Biking - Christina Merryman, NP
Water Purification Techniques - David Stockton, MD
Wilderness Mythbusters - Taylor Haston, DO
Wilderness Survival - Jason Barnes, MSIII
Wilderness Toxicology & Envenomation - Ben Abo, DO, EMT-P
Hemorrhage Control Workshop/Stop the Bleed - Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, BSN, RN
Ultrasound - FAST Exam Workshop - Joanna Adams, MD
12:10pm - 12:40pm: Breakout Session #3
Burn Management in the Wilderness - Natalie Lane, MD
Flight Medicine - Stephen Powell, MD
Injuries from Mountain Biking - Christina Merryman, NP
Pre-hospital Assessment - Matthew Sotelo, RN, EMT
Tropical Medicine - Rebecca Cramer, MD, MPH
Wilderness Survival - Jason Barnes, MSIII
All Purpose Ropes & Knots Workshop - Conference Faculty
Airway Workshop - Mary Carroll Lee, MD
Hemorrhage Control Workshop/Stop the Bleed - Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, BSN, RN
Ultrasound - FAST Exam Workshop - Joanna Adams, MD
12:40pm - 1:10pm: LUNCH
1:10pm - 1:55pm: Keynote Address #2: Life as the Winter-Over Physician in Antarctica - George Wortley, MD
1:55pm - 2:40pm: Wilderness Medicine Education - The Path to Fellowship and Life - Stephanie Lareau, MD
2:40pm - 3:25pm: Paddling the River - Swiftwater Rescue - Henderson McGinnis, MD
3:25pm - 3:40pm: BREAK
3:40pm - 4:10pm: Breakout Session #4
Air Medical Operations - Joanna Adams, MD
Diabetic Considerations in the Wilderness - Daniel Culpepper
Dive Medicine - Casey Turner, DO
General Wilderness Medicine Kits - Caitlin Mann, PA, EMT
Lifting & Moving Injured Persons - Emily Duff, EMT
Lightning Strikes - Josh Nichols, MD
Airway Workshop - Mary Carroll Lee, MD
Hemorrhage Control Workshop/Stop the Bleed - Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, BSN, RN
Improvised Splints, Litters & Carries Workshop - Matthew Sotelo, RN, EMT
Suture Workshop - Jennifer Nelson, MD
4:20pm - 4:50pm: Breakout Session #5
Air Medical Operations - Joanna Adams, MD
Diabetic Considerations in the Wilderness - Daniel Culpepper
Dive Medicine - Casey Turner, DO
General Wilderness Medicine Kits - Caitlin Mann, PA, EMT
Lightning Strikes - Josh Nichols, MD
Pediatric Wilderness Medicine - Desiree Seeyave, MD
Tips & Tricks for International Travel - Keri Baker, NP
Ultra-Races & Mt. Everest ER - Pranav Koirala, MD
Airway Workshop - Mary Carroll Lee, MD
Hemorrhage Control Workshop/Stop the Bleed - Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, BSN, RN
Improvised Splints, Litters & Carries Workshop - Matthew Sotelo, RN, EMT
Suture Workshop - Jennifer Nelson, MD
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Breakout Session #6
Burn Management in the Wilderness - Natalie Lane, MD
Families and First Aid in the Wilderness - Mark Lopez, MD
Lifting & Moving Injured Persons - Emily Duff, EMT
Pediatric Wilderness Medicine - Desiree Seeyave, MD
Submersion Injuries - Ben Abo, DO, EMT-P
Tips & Tricks for International Travel - Keri Baker, NP
Ultra-Races & Mt. Everest ER - Pranav Koirala, MD
Suture Workshop - Jennifer Nelson, MD
5:30pm: END OF DAY
6:00pm - 9:00pm: St. Paddy's Day Celebration and Conference Social Event at Savannah River Brewing Company (food truck onsite)
Savannah River Brewing Company
SUNDAY
7:45am - 8:15am: BREAKFAST
8:30am - 9:30am: Air Methods Helicopter Landing and Tour
9:30am - 12:30pm: Outdoor Scenarios at Riverview Park, North Augusta
Riverview Park, North Augusta
12:30pm - 1:00pm: LUNCH/END OF CONFERENCE
Lodging options:
Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express – Augusta North
1073 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 396-3000
Approximately 15 minutes from AUMC
Rates starting $99/night
Holiday Inn Express - Augusta North
Country Inn & Suites
103 Sherwood Drive
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 736-8988
Approximately 15 minutes from AUMC
Rates starting $79/night
Country Inn & Suites
West Bank Inn
2904 Washington Road
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 733-1724
Approximately 15 minutes from AUMC
Rates starting $53/night
West Bank Inn
Camping:
Wildwood Park
Lake Springs Recreational Area
Mistletoe State Park
Things to do in the area:
Visit Augusta
FATS: Mountain Bike Trails
Augusta Canal Trail
North Augusta Greeneway Traill
Active Climbing Gym
Speakers:
Taylor Haston, DO - MCG: Augusta, GA
Michael Caudell, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Richard Schwartz, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
George Wortley, MD - CMG/LFMR: Lynchburg, VA
Henderson McGinnis, MD - WF: Winston-Salem, NC
Stephanie Lareau, MD - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Jessie Gehner, MD - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Hartmut Gross, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Mark Lopez, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Brad Reynolds, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Joanna Adams, MD - ECU: Greenville, NC
Josh Nichols, MD - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Mary Carroll Lee, MD - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Jason Barnes, MSIII - WF: Winston-Salem, NC
David Stockton, MD - UTGSM: Knoxville, TN
Keri Baker, NP - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Sarah Beth Dinwiddie, BSN, RN - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Christina Merryman, NP - MCG: Augusta, GA
Daniel LoVerde, DO - WF: Winston-Salem, NC
Daniel Culpepper - Roanoke, VA
Natalie Lane, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Desiree Seeyave, MD - MCG: Augusta, GA
Ben Abo, DO, EMT-P - UF/Venom One Venom Unit: Gainesville, FL
Stephen Powell, MD - WF: Winston-Salem, NC
Caitlin Mann, PA, EMT - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Emily Duff, EMT-B: Roanoke, VA
Pranav Koirala, MD - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Lauren Wingo, MD - Asheville, NC
Rebecca Cramer, MD, MPH - VTC: Roanoke, VA
Matthew Sotelo, RN, EMT: Roanoke, VA
Jennifer Nelson, MD - WF: Winston-Salem, NC
Casey Turner, DO - Ocala Health/OHFMR: Ocala, FL
Sponsors:
Virginia Tech Carilion Wilderness Medicine Fellowship
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Wilderness Medicine Fellowship
Cole Watkins Tours
Fleet Feet Sports Augusta
Chik-fil-A North Augusta
Questions: Please contact Taylor Haston.
Frequent Asked Questions:
What is wilderness medicine?
There have been a wide variety of attempts to define wilderness medicine. Definitions range from broad to specific. The specific definition says that wilderness medicine is the practice of medicine where definitive care is more than one hour away. The broad definition includes any medical care given when there are limited resources or environmental extremes.
Who should attend?
The conference is aimed toward medical students. However, all are welcome to attend. Past students have included canine search and rescue teams, EMTs, paramedics, practicing physicians, nursing students, nurses, PAs, and outdoor enthusiasts. There will be opportunities for everyone to learn something!
What is included in registration?
Registration fees include world class wilderness medicine education, a t-shirt, and breakfasts and lunches for both days of the conference.
Will we be required to pay the registration fee at the time of registration or at later date?
The registration fee is required at time of registration.
Will there be on-site registration?
No, all registrations must be completed online through Active.com
Where can we ask more questions?
What is wilderness medicine?
There have been a wide variety of attempts to define wilderness medicine. Definitions range from broad to specific. The specific definition says that wilderness medicine is the practice of medicine where definitive care is more than one hour away. The broad definition includes any medical care given when there are limited resources or environmental extremes.
Who should attend?
The conference is aimed toward medical students. However, all are welcome to attend. Past students have included canine search and rescue teams, EMTs, paramedics, practicing physicians, nursing students, nurses, PAs, and outdoor enthusiasts. There will be opportunities for everyone to learn something!
What is included in registration?
Registration fees include world class wilderness medicine education, a t-shirt, and breakfasts and lunches for both days of the conference.
Will we be required to pay the registration fee at the time of registration or at later date?
The registration fee is required at time of registration.
Will there be on-site registration?
No, all registrations must be completed online through Active.com
Where can we ask more questions?
Archives:
2008:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine,
Winston-Salem NC
2009:
University of NC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine,
Chapel Hill NC
2010:
Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta GA
2011:
Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University,
Johnson City TN
2012:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC
2013:
2013 Southeastern Student Wilderness Medicine Conference
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC
2014:
2014 Southeastern Student Wilderness Medical Conference
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University
Huntington, WV
2015:
2015 Southeastern Student Wilderness Medicine Conference
Quillen ETSU School of Medicine
Johnson City, TN
2016:
2016 Southeastern Student Wilderness Medicine Conference
Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine
Roanoke, VA
2017
2017 Southeastern Student Wilderness Medicine Conference
Wake Forest SOM
Winston-Salem, NC
2018
Augusta University/ Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA