Monday, September 26, 2022

Register now: Paddle the Escatawpa River CME Conference

The USA Department of Emergency Medicine's Wilderness Medicine Division will host the 2nd annual Adventure CME: Paddle the Escatawpa River. This challenging and informative continuing medical education conference is planned for Oct. 21-23 at the Longleaf Farm and Lodge in Deer Park, Alabama.

The conference will bring together experts to share their research, experience and interventions surrounding wilderness medicine. Speakers include USA emergency medicine faculty: Grace Lagasse, M.D., Raymond Maguire, M.D., Walker Plash, M.D., and Lynn Yonge, M.D.

Participants will earn eight Category 1 Wilderness Medicine CME hours in preparation for a guided wilderness expedition down the Escatawpa River. During the weekend, participants will learn to camp, canoe, and cook delicious meals over a fire. All camping and canoe supplies will be provided, and all levels of outdoor experience are welcome.

Cost is $800 for the CME course, canoeing and camping. Visit CME Tracker to view the brochure and register for the conference

Contact Walker Plash at wplash@health.southalabama.edu for more information.