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Alive in the Wilderness

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Earn your Diploma in Mountain Medicine (DiMM), Diploma in Diving and Marine Medicine (DiDMM) or Fellowship in Wilderness Medicine (FAWM)

Snow. Science. Survival.

Sharpen your skills in the snow and network with the best in wilderness medicine. Warm vibes guaranteed. Conference Details

Updated Clinical
Practice Guidelines

The 2024 CPGs are now available.

Summer Adventure

Join fellow wild-minded medical pros for expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and lakeside inspiration.
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We Believe the Wild Keeps Us Alive

We are the Wilderness Medical Society, a community of medical professionals devoted to facilitating high-quality care in the outdoors. Our global membership and world-renowned experts affirm our collective authority to set clinical standards and disseminate the most comprehensive array of wilderness medicine knowledge.

Our innovative programs, publication, research, and certifications equip you with the tools to practice in any environment on (or off) the planet.

Healthy lives are nurtured in wild places. Join us on the journey and truly come alive.

 

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Upcoming Events

Guided by Community: Spanish-Speaking Members Share the WMS Path

Online,

2/19/2026 - 2/19/2026

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2026 WMS Winter Conference In-Person

Incline Village, NV

2/22/2026 - 2/25/2026

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2026 WMS Winter Conference Virtual

Online,

2/22/2026 - 2/25/2026

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MFAWM 101

Online,

3/16/2026 - 3/16/2026

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FAWM Quarterly Webinar Series No. 10

Online,

3/19/2026 - 3/19/2026

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Wilderness & Environmental 

Medicine (WEM)

Official Journal of the Wilderness Medical Society

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Wilderness Medicine Magazine


Where The Air Gets Thin

Grady Vought
February 4, 2026

WMS Conference Ambassador Grady Vought interviews Dr. Tracee Metcalfe about memorable summits, limitations, and the realities of high altitude climbing. Dr. Metcalfe is a featured speaker at the upcoming Winter Conference on Expedition Medicine at Altitude.


Healthcare Challenges in an Austere Conflict Environment

Mark Lopshire, MA, M.Ed, FAWM
February 2, 2026

Regardless of politics, history, religion, or culture, if you and your team decide to practice under austere conditions in the Gaza conflict zone, there are a number of thoughts that one might consider before, during, and after a deployment.


Lessons from Recent Uptick in Shark Bites

Rodrigo Pereira Gomes, MD
January 22, 2026

Recent fatal shark bites have reignited concern over human–shark encounters. Read what happened, why hemorrhage is the leading killer, what lifesaving care matters most, and how realistic shark deterrents and risk reduction really are.

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Education and Resources

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Learn the best methods of handling wilderness related trauma, environmental illnesses, and managing medical problems in the wilderness. Both summary and full-length versions available.

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Lecture Recordings

Browse our catalog of hundreds of lectures recorded at past conferences from wilderness medicine experts in order to earn FAWM or CME credit, or just to enhance your knowledge on a variety of topics.

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Webinars

From Fireside Chats on research and membership topics to our quarterly virtual book club, check out our webinars page to see how you can connect with members from your home or office.

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Podcast

Hosted by Darryl Macias, the Wilderness Medicine Podcast is an entertaining way to dive deeper into WEM journal content and hear personal stories relevant to wilderness medicine. Don't  miss the latest episode!

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