WELCOME
TO MONTANA & BIG SKY COUNTRY!
Big Sky is the western skiing experience you've dreamed about: unbridled
adventure, abundant snow, uncrowded terrain, ski-in and ski-out lodging and
a natural friendliness that comes from small-town life in this corner of the
Rockies. On most days, you'll find more skiable acres than skiers on the
slopes. That's why Big Sky is famous for short or nonexistent lift lines and
uncrowded slopes.
Two mountains of blissful terrain please everyone from the power wedge to
the fast and fearless. The ingredients are simple: massive acreage, the most
total vertical feet in the United States, and a lift network including high
speed quads that makes most skiers vanish onto nearly-private runs. Blend in
the marvels of nearby Yellowstone National Park and you couldn't order a
more perfect destination.
Above-tree-line skiing gives Big Sky a European flavor accentuated by the
breathtaking tram to the summit of Lone Peak. Even the timid can enjoy the
view from 11,166 feet and have the comfort of a round-trip ride. The Tetons,
Yellowstone Park and over ten mountain ranges can be seen from this
magnificent pyramid of glacial
rock.
EXCITING EVENING PROGRAMS
 "Wilderness
Medicine" in Haiti: The Response to the Massive Earthquake
An eight person medical team from Stanford Medical center was among
the first to arrive in Haiti after the devastating earthquake on January
12. They spent two weeks treating an estimated 2,000 patients, saving
countless lives. The four physicians' and four nurses' first exposure to
Haiti's University Hospital revealed a surrealistic scene of 800
patients with crushed limbs and festering wounds, and hardly a doctor or
nurse in sight. Join us for this remarkable story of unspeakable
tragedy, resourcefulness, collaboration, and life-saving successes under
the worst imaginable circumstances.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Paul S. Auerbach, MD |
  Between
a Rock and a Hard Place
Aron Ralston tells the miraculous story of perseverance
and a family's love that has touched and inspired people around the
world. The saga of his six-day-long entrapment by an 800-pound
boulder in Blue John Canyon that ended with him amputating his right
hand and forearm with a blunted multitool, rappelling a 65-foot-high
cliff, and then hiking seven miles. Aron has been featured on the
Today Show, Good Morning America, and was the subject of a two-hour
NBC Dateline special with Tom Brokaw. Ralston documented his ordeal
by taking video and photos with his digital camera. It's a haunting,
gripping and inspiring story that is now featured in the just
released motion picture, 127 Hours.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Aron Ralston |
What Your Colleagues
Have Said About Previous Courses!
Absolutely the most enjoyable and
interesting CME conference I have ever attended! Probably the best
group of lecturers I have ever experienced.
Daniel Nordin, MD Internal Medicine
I attended the Conference as a representative from ACEP Education
Committeeit was the best conference I have been to in years. Well
organized, excellent speakers and great setting.
Katie Hurt, MD
Most enjoyable and useful conference I've attended in the last 20
years. I hope to return every year hereafter.
Alan Lyn, MD FP Santa Paula, CA.
Truly, the CME course of a lifetime.
Christopher Lang, MD
Always the best conference... They walk the talk.
Richard Commailie, MD General Surgery
What a collection of expertise where else could you learn so much,
so well in such a short period of time I don't know how you could
improve Thanks for a great week 5 star!
Donald Turner, MD (fam.
Practice), Dayton, Ohio |
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Outdoor and wilderness recreation have grown tremendously popular over the
past two decades. Physicians and other health care providers should have an
increased awareness of medical problems that are unique to the wilderness
environment. The goal of this course is to teach both practical and
theoretical skills to health professionals, search and rescue personnel, and
interested lay people. At the conclusion of this course, participants will
be able to identify, diagnose, and treat medical emergencies and problems
commonly encountered in wilderness environments.
ACCREDITATION
Physician Credit: This
activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the
Essential Areas and Policies for the Accreditation Council of Continuing
Medical Education through joint sponsorship of ACEP, CAL/ACEP, and
Mountain Medical Seminars. The American College of Emergency Physicians
is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The
American College of Emergency Physicians designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 23 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s). Physicians
should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
ACEP: This program has been approved by the American
College of Emergency Physicians for 23 hours of ACEP Category I credit.
AAFP: This program has been reviewed and is acceptable
for up to 23 hours prescribed credit by the AAFP.
Nurse Credit: Under the new BRN guidelines, this course
is also accredited for 23 hours of nursing credit.
EMTS: National registered EMTS and EMT-Paramedics will
receive 23 hours of continuing education credit toward Section II
requirements.
TARGET AUDIENCE: All physicians and health care
providers interested in medical care in a wilderness setting.
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