British Virgin Islands

LiveAboard Adventure CME

January 7 - 13th, 2024 (Arrive on January 6th)

**SOLD OUT**

Tropical & Dive Medicine

• Join our British Virgin Islands LiveAboard Luxury CME course in Jan. 2024 for an unforgettable experience.

• This course is ideal for those interested in combining a dive/snorkel/beach vacation with adventure related CME or those looking to learn more about possible injuries and accidents encountered while traveling abroad and dive related injuries. Our courses are also great for those travel enthusiasts, group leaders, divers, EMT’s, paramedics, nurses, NP's, PA's or doctors with a desire to learn medical treatment in austere environments. 

• We will complete the core curriculum of this CME certification course while on our private chartered boat. The dive & sail liveaboard “All Star Cuan Law” was designed for comfort and stability and is only outdone by its five-star service. The expansive main salon is the social hub of the ship with luxurious real leather easy chairs and sofas, tables and a large bar. Discover coolers with beer, wine and juices around the base of the mast in the salon as well. Leave the planning to us and enjoy a nearly all-inclusive, hassle free stay.

• Enjoy a 6 Night Stay on our private chartered boat, all meals, 14-16 dives, snorkeling, land excursions, sun bathing, island exploration and of course CME. Meet like-minded individuals and friends to last a lifetime on this one-of-a-kind CME getaway. We promise you won't be disappointed.  

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

• Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.

• Practice your skills while diving/snorkeling or enjoying the beautiful waters of the BVI

• Work with our expert faculty to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding austere & dive medicine

• Obtain up to 16 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) towards your FAWM (only credits you have not already obtained and limited to the rules of the WMS regarding FAWM credits and outside conferences)

• Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while traveling to remote locations

CERTIFICATION:

• Approved for up to 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (TM) and WMS FAWM Credits

• “This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits

  through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Ultimate Escape on your own private LiveAboard in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)

• Dive / Snorkel / Sunbath / Explore non-stop from island to island

  • Multiple dive sites (weather and visibility dependent)

• All Meals Included as well as alcoholic drinks (Beer, Wine and a few specialty drinks)

• All Tips Included in Cost

• Enjoy excellent food, drinks and hospitality with a secluded and beautiful atmosphere

• Earn CME in small group style

• Build friendships to last a lifetime

BVI DIVE SITES

• RMS Rhone, one of the best-preserved shipwrecks

• Kodiak Queen, the newest BVI underwater wreck dive with a kraken – a legendary sea monster

• Numerous wreck dives near Norman, Salt, Peter, Cooper and Ginger Islands

• Many dive sites within close proximity of each other

• Four wreck dives in and around The Dogs

• Three wreck dives near Virgin Gorda

• Chikuzen wreck, weather permitting

ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather) 

(Breakfast - B, Lunch-L, Dinner-D shown if included) 

• Day 0 - **We recommend you arrive on Jan. 6th and overnight in either Roadtown, Tortola or St. Thomas (You can take ferry over from St. Thomas on Jan. 7th but must arrive before noon or you can shuttle / fly to Roadtown, Tortola on Jan. 6th and stay overnight there)

• Day 1 (Jan. 7th - Sunday) - Arrive @ Roadtown, Tortola by 11:45am on Sunday

  • Board Boat no later than 11:45am (Introduction to Course)

• Day 2 (Jan. 8th - Monday) - Dive / Snorkel / Explore (B)(L)(D)

  • Evening Lectures

• Day 3 (Jan. 9th - Tuesday) - Dive / Snorkel / / Explore (B)(L)(D)

  • Evening Lectures

• Day 4 (Jan. 10th - Weds.) - Dive / Snorkel / Explore (B)(L)(D)

  • Evening Lectures

• Day 5 (Jan. 11th - Thurs) - Dive / Snorkel / Explore (B)(L)(D)

  • Evening Lectures

• Day 6 (Jan. 12th - Friday) - Dive / Snorkel / Explore (B)(L)(D)

  • Evening Lectures & Course Wrap-up

• Day 7 (Jan. 13th - Sat) - Disembark by 10am / Flights Home (B)(L)(D)

THE  TEAM / FACULTY:

• The travel logistics and leadership will be provided by Wild Med Adventures.

• The Wild Med Adventures Team are all well traveled and experienced and promise to make your CME experience both educational and informative, but please note that we are only responsible for the educational aspect of this trip. We are not Guides and do not provide gear and/or other safety equipment for the adventure portion of this course. All risks of travel, diving, snorkeling, transportation to and from hotels, airports and resorts is at the risk of the client and may not hold Wild Med Adventures responsible in case of injury or emergency. For more information regarding our instructor's background - please see BIO's for instructor information.

• Instructors: Ben Mattingly, MD, FAWM (Instructors may change unexpectedly depending on availability)

LODGING:

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Scuba Certification Recommended; Completing your open water dives for certification is possible option (Contact Us)

• EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, PA, NP, RRT, PhD or Physician to obtain CME accreditation. (Please Check with your governing body to ensure credits are acceptable)

• If no CME needed, Non-Medical Friends / Spouses / Partners are welcome so please feel free to attend and enjoy the lectures at no additional cost

• A keen interest in wilderness & tropical medicine

• A good level of physical fitness

• Prepare and bring proper clothing for different activities

TRIP INSURANCE:

• Delegates should have personal insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations or injuries, rescue/evacuation insurance as well as some form of trip insurance to cover missed flights, weather delays, illness, cancellations or other potential trip delays. We recommend Global Rescue for our Remote Medical Trips.

• Please seek a Travel Clinic or discuss your travel plans with your physician for any necessary vaccinations or pre-trip precautions you may need.

  WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR UNEXPECTED ILLNESSES, INJURIES, STORMS, CANCELLED FLIGHTS OR OTHER UNEXPECTED EVENTS

COST SUMMARY

**one spot open**

Deposit: $2000

Course + CME:  $4800 (shared accommodations)

Spouse/Partner Discount: **If you sign-up a non-medical spouse, partner or friend with your enrollment their cost is discounted. 

• Spouse / Partner / Friend (Non-CME): Shared Room $4200

• We will have NO MORE than 2 people per room and no coed unless requested.

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***Please note: Full payment due within 90 days of course or a $500 fee will be added to your final cost or we have right to cancel your reservation***

Included Package:  6 Nights lodging (shared accommodations) on private, luxury LIVEABOARD, All Meals & Drinks on Boat, ALL TIPS, Diving/Snorkeling/Beach Excursions, 16 hours Category 1 AMA PRA CME TM, and a free Wild Med Adventures T-Shirt, Tank-Top or Hat. 

Excluded: International & Domestic Flights not included, travel insurance, rescue insurance, personal gear including diving gear (available for rent). Snorkel gear, wet suit, specialty drinks not included. Extra Food & Drinks at outside bars/restaurants. Transportation outside of group transportation and transfers from airport to/fro dock.

Maximum of  18

• Cancellation Policy: Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable. The entire balance of your trip fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. We recommend trip insurance for any unexpected illness and/or schedule changes or conflicts. If you have not paid in full prior to 90 days before the start of the course a late fee of $500 will be applied to your final cost or we have the right to cancel your trip. There will be no refund after 90 days prior to course. If you cancel before 90 days of beginning of trip you will be refunded 50% of trip cost.

• If trip is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, we will reimburse all payments including deposit

TARGET AUDIENCE: 

• Intended as continuing education for physicians, PA's, NP's, nurses, and medics who aspire to work or teach as a field instructor/provider in remote environments or who may work in remote clinics and deal with the injuries sustained in tropical environments.

• Graduates from other wilderness medicine programs (e.g. FAWM, MFAWM) who want to gain experience and skills in Remote Medicine.

• Individuals pursuing a Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM™)Intended as continuing education for physicians, PA's, NP's, nurses, and medics who aspire to work or teach as a field instructor/provider in remote environments or who may work in remote clinics and deal with the injuries sustained in tropical environments.

• Graduates from other wilderness medicine programs (e.g. FAWM, MFAWM) who want to gain experience and skills in Remote Medicine.

Individuals pursuing a Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM™)

MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

• The goal of the BVI Dive CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with expert faculty through educational activities including lectures and Dive / Water Adventure Excursions.

• Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:

  • Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of the Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.

  • Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with coordination of tropical and dive related activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct travel safety with their patients.

  • Provide education of interest to wilderness and austere-activity enthusiasts.

• After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:

  • Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in remote settings.

  • Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in austere environments.

  • Demonstrate increased knowledge and skills in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote environments, including dive medicine.

  • Understand objective risk-assessment in wilderness environments from the perspective of the medical professional acting as a trip leader.

  • Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute emergencies related to remote environments and dive-related injuries.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE / CME

• It is the policy of the Wild Med Adventures, LLC to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All faculty members are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations.

• Accordingly, the Wilderness Medical Society has determined there are no conflicts to report associated with this conference.

• ACCME Statement: 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 providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. 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 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

• All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles. 

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We hope to meet you and share the ultimate CME experience !