The Wilderness Medicine Club organizes activities for medical students and residents who share an interest in this dynamic field and a passion for the outdoors.
This club coordinates activities that challenge members to try new things as they learn about delivering emergency care in demanding environments and remote regions.
Medical students, family medicine residents and faculty engage in a variety of fun, team-building activities that emphasize personal and professional growth.
Past excursions have included:
Members also take part in service projects, including:
The club frequently hosts pot-luck dinners and other gatherings to discuss wilderness medicine topics. In this collegial environment, members gain an in-depth understanding of the skills needed to deliver emergency care when medical support, back-up and facilities may be hours — if not days — away.
We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where all individuals are welcome to participate, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected characteristic. Participation and access to group activities, benefits, and opportunities are available to everyone, and no decisions regarding membership, leadership, or participation will be made on the basis of protected traits. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination, preferences or quotas of any kind, and we comply fully with all applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Our policies and practices are designed to ensure equal opportunity and to cultivate a respectful and supportive community for all, without granting preferential treatment or imposing barriers based on any protected characteristic.