Wilderness medicine courses and resources from the University of Utah School of Medicine

Over 100,000 learners have certified and participated in our programs.

This site is for everyone interested in wilderness medicine, whether in the health field or not. Welcome!

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Wilderness Medicine in the Alps

It is time to sign up for this most incredible wilderness medicine experience. Come with the School off Medicine and study in the spectacular mountains of the Alps in Chamonis-Mt. Blanc, France. CME is available.

In Person - Courses

Here is a list of in-person wilderness medicine courses that we help to teach.

Nature Deficit Disorder

Nature Deficit Disorder describes the negative consequences of people spending less time outdoors.

Host a Course

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How to Obtain CME

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Rotations for Residents

We have rotations and programs available for residents. You can study AWLS, Backpacking and other wilderness medicine subjects.

MERCH

Cool looking hats, shirts, water bottles and other merch for sale!

For Medical Students

Here is a list of courses for medical students taught at the University of Utah School of Medicine. .

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Consider donating to the wilderness medicine program at the University of Utah School of Medicine.

Instructors Page

This page is for instructors who are teaching our courses.

FILIPINO CHILDREN PROGRAM

Help us as we feed and deworm Filipino Children..

Group Payments

Multiple students enrollment and Tuition Payment.

WILS FOUNDATION

A foundation dedicated to outdoor safety, focusing on proper helmet use after a tragic accident.

Thank you for using this site! Organizations are charging super high prices for their courses and teach mostly outdoor rescue medicine. Our goal is to change that. We want to teach wilderness medicine inexpensively to as many as possible, to keep people safe in this beautiful world.

Richard Ingebretsen MD PhD

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Join the online BWLS webinar from the University of Utah School of Medicine!

CME available:
Biking medicine, Climbing medicine, Hiking and Backpacking, Skiing and Snowboarding, Water Sports, Caring for an Injured Patient, How to Treat Wounds, Injure

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Yikes! A tooth has been knocked out.  Once you find it, what liquid should you put it in while you go to the dentist?  Listen as wilderness dentist, Dr. Paul Schmutz, gives us the latest data on the best solution for the knocked out tooth.

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