Maldives LiveAboard Adventure CME
Feb 7th - Feb 14th, 2027
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Feb 7th - Feb 14th, 2027
Join our Maldives LiveAboard Luxury CME course in Feb. 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. We will complete the core curriculum of this CME certification course while on our private chartered boat in the Maldives. Leave the planning to us and enjoy a nearly all-inclusive, hassle free stay. We have arranged a 7-Night stay on a private chartered boat, all meals, beer, wine, and up to 17 dives, snorkeling, 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. Read our reviews to find out more about others experience.
Immerse yourself in authentic island life with guided nature walks, discovering the essence of Maldivian culture, traditions, and people. Experience a taste of paradise while making a positive impact by participating in conservation lectures that promote education and marine awareness.
The “Heart of the Maldives” itinerary offers a mix of thrilling shark dives, scenic coral gardens, and everything in between. Enjoy Manta cleaning stations, blue & yellow soft coral caves, pinnacles teaming with life and our favorite whale shark and hammerhead sites. We also enjoy exhilarating night dives where we often encounter sharks and mantas. Just so much to see, you’ll not be disappointed.
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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 Bahamas
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 and WMS FAWM Credits (*Final Credit hours TBD)
“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 Maldives
Dive / Snorkel / Sunbath / Explore from island to island in the Beautiful Maldives.
All Meals and Alcoholic Drinks Included
All Tips Included
All Port Fees, Park Fees and Marine Fees
Enjoy excellent food, drinks and hospitality with a secluded and beautiful atmosphere
Earn CME in small group style
Build friendships to last a lifetime
ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather)
(Breakfast - B, Lunch-L, Dinner-D shown if included)
Atolls: North Male Atoll – Rasdhu Atoll – Ari Atoll – Felidhu Atoll – South Male
Day 1 (Feb. 7th) - Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE) (D)
Tranfer from Airport to Boat @ 15:00 (Introduction to Course)
Day 2 (Feb. 8th) - Dive / Snorkel / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures
Day 3 (Feb. 9th) - Dive / Snorkel / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures
Day 4 (Feb. 10th) - Dive / Snorkel / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures
Day 5 (Feb. 11th) - Dive / Snorkel / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures
Day 6 (Feb 12th) - Dive / Snorkel / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures
Day 7 (Feb. 13th) - Dive / Snorkel / Fish / Explore (B)(L)(D)
Evening Lectures / Captains Party
Day 8 (Feb 14th) - Final Day (B)
Depart 7am to Airport (MLE)
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. (See Waiver) 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)
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 consider Trip Insurance as we have had several cancellations every trip due to illness, accidents, sick family, injuries and other reasons. Please see our Cancellation Policy Below for more details.
Also, please seek a Travel Clinic or discuss your travel plans with your physician for any necessary vaccinations or pre-trip precautions you may need.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
ANYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND
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™)
COST
Deposit: $2500 Standard / $2750 for *Suite
*Upgrade to Main or Upper Level Suite: $250 per person (*Must pay for Suite Deposit on Registration / Limited Quantity)
Course + CME: $5000 Standard Room / $5250 Suite Room (Early-Bird Prices)
Non-Medical Spouse/Friend: $4750 Standard Room / $5000 Suite Room (Early-Bird Prices)
*ALL ROOMS ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND YOU WILL BE PAIRED WITH SAME SEX ROOMMATE IF NOT TRAVELING WITH SPOUSE / FRIEND
*After April 1, 2026 - Cost will go up $350 per person*
Included Package: 7 Nights lodging (shared accommodations) on private, luxury Dive Boat, All Meals & Drinks *Beer, Wine, Soda, Juice) ALL TIPS & PORT FEES, Diving/Snorkeling/Beach Excursions, 16 credits towards your FAWM & 16 hours of Category 1 CME, and a free Wild Med Adventures gift.
Excluded: International Flights not included, travel insurance, rescue insurance, personal gear including diving gear (available for rent). Transportation outside group transportation. Snorkel / Dive gear, wet suit, specialty drinks not included.
Maximum of 26 including instructors.
***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***
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
PRE-REQUISITES:
Scuba Certification Recommended; however, you can complete the entire open water cert as well as the open water portion of your certification while onboard if desired.
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-Medicals 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
MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
The goal of the Maldives Tropical Medicine 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 !
