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Antarctic Wilderness Medicine Conference, 10 CME Antarctica
07 December 2012 to 19 December 2012
An iconic Antarctic Medical Conference exploring one of the world's most amazing regions.
Join us from 7 -19 December 2012 aboard the National Geographic Explorer, a state-of-the-art expedition ship. the conference will be led Dr Luanne Freer the Medical Director of Yellowstone National Park; ex President of the Wilderness Medical Society; Medical Lead on Mountain Medicine, Nepal and subject of the documentary 'Everest ER' which features her work running the field hospital at Everest Base Camp. The ship will also have its own Expedition Leader, a National Geographic staffer, who will be an expert on this incredible region.
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The pricing starts at US$11,740. You should book your trip directly with Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic but do so under our conference name in order to gain access to our special lecture programme. The conference content will be CME accredited (for an estimated 11 hours) by the Wilderness Medical Society and will include the following topics:
- Altitude Illness
- Cold Weather Injuries
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Wilderness Environments
- Wilderness Medical Kits
- Interpersonal Features of Group Travel
- Psychological Issues in Expedition Travel
'This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Wilderness Medical Society and Expedition Medicine. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.'
The cost of the conference will be based on two people sharing a standard cabin, however if you want to upgrade, travel singly or book separate travel arrangements then Lindblad Expeditions will be more than happy to accommodate you. Most meals, landings and activities are included in the price but the arrangements will be governed by Lindblad Expedition's terms and conditions.
How To Book. Please email Rebecca Kleinberg for a reservation form. Should you require further information regarding the itinerary, flights and travel arrangements or specific requirements regarding your stay on the NG Explorer your point of contact is Rebecca on: 888-773-9007; if ringing from outside the U.S. on 001-212-261-9000; or email: groups@expeditions.com.
Competitively-priced insurance can be obtained from Across the Divide Expeditions. Email Luci Ridout at insurance@acrossthedivide.com for more details.
Itinerary
Schedule*
- Day 1 U.S./Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2 Buenos Aires/Overnight Hotel
- Day 3 Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark Ship
- Day 4 At Sea
- Day 5-10 Antarctica
- Day 11-12 At Sea
- Day 13 Ushuaia/Disembark/Buenos Aires
- Day 14 Arrive U.S./Home
*Subject to change
