2023 Expedition Medicine National Conference Agenda Posted!

The agenda for the 2023 Expedition Medicine National Conference is now posted!

We are pleased to include a number of interesting and diverse topics covering wilderness medicine, tropical medicine, travel medicine, snake envenomations, medical evacuations, and more.

Please refer to the agenda below for the full list of topics and speakers for our upcoming conference!

Friday, April 21st, 2023

8:00-9:00 am  The Expedition Physician, Donner

9:00-10:00 am  Malaria, Townes

10:00-10:15am  Break

10:15-11:15 am  Backcountry Medical Kits, Donner

11:15-12:15 pm  Travel Vaccines, Freedman

12:15-1:30pm  Lunch

1:30-2:30 pm  North American Snake Envenomations, Bush

2:30-3:30 pm  Viral Diseases in Travelers, Freedman

3:30-4:30 pm  Geospatial Technology in Humanitarian & Disaster Response, Greenough

4:30-5:30 pm  Disaster on Everest, Kamler

Saturday, April 22nd, 2023

8:00-9:00 am Backcountry Water Disinfection & Purification, Donner

9:00-10:00 am  Schistosomiasis, Freedman

10:00-10:15am  Break

10:15-11:15 am  High-Altitude Medicine, Donner

11:15-12:15 pm  International Snake Envenomations, Bush

12:15-1:30pm  Lunch

1:30-2:30 pm  Cruise Ship Medical Evacuation, Callahan

2:30-3:30 pm  Fever in the Returned Traveler, Freedman

3:30-4:30 pm Spider Bites, Bush

4:30-5:30 pm Wilderness EMS, Hawkins

ExpedMed Spotlight: U.S. General William Crawford Gorgas

U.S. General William Crawford Gorgas was a prominent military officer and physician who made significant contributions to public health and medicine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Gorgas was born in Alabama in 1854 and graduated from the University of the South with a degree in engineering. He later attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree in 1880.

After completing his medical training, Gorgas joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps and was assigned to various posts around the world. He served in a number of capacities, including as the chief sanitary officer for the Department of the Gulf and as the chief surgeon for the Department of Texas.

Gorgas is best known for his work in controlling and preventing the spread of infectious diseases, particularly yellow fever and malaria. He led a number of successful campaigns to eradicate these diseases in various parts of the world, including Cuba, the Panama Canal Zone, and the Philippines.

Gorgas's work had a profound impact on public health and medicine, and he is credited with saving countless lives through his efforts to control the spread of infectious diseases. He was recognized for his contributions to the field with numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1929.

Malaria in History

Malaria is a disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is a significant public health problem that has affected people for centuries and has had a significant impact on history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of malaria is in the writings of ancient Greek and Roman physicians, who described a disease that was characterized by fever, chills, and sweating. The disease was likely present in many parts of the world at this time, but it was especially prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions.

Throughout history, malaria has had a major impact on human populations and has been a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world. In ancient times, it was one of the leading causes of death in many parts of the world, and it continues to be a major public health problem today, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Malaria has also had a significant impact on human history and has played a role in shaping the course of events in many different ways. For example, it is believed that the disease may have contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire, as many soldiers and civilians were likely weakened by the disease, making them more susceptible to other illnesses and more vulnerable in battle.

In more recent history, malaria has also had a significant impact on the development of many countries. In some cases, it has slowed economic development and hindered the growth of trade and industry. In other cases, it has led to the development of new technologies and treatments, as people have sought ways to combat the disease and protect themselves from infection.

Overall, malaria has had a significant impact on human history and continues to be a major public health problem today. It is a complex disease that requires ongoing research and intervention to address, and it will likely continue to have a significant impact on the course of human history in the future.

Dr. Howard Donner: How to Get Into Wilderness Medicine

A few years ago, Dr. Howard Donner, expedition physician and Co-Author of Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine, was gracious enough to sit down with us for an interview.

Dr. Donner explained how he got into wilderness medicine, and how others who ar einterested in wilderness medicine could get involved as a career.

We’re excited that Dr, Donner will be returning to our Expedition Medicine National Conference on April 21-22, 2023, and we hope this video helps encourage others to looking into expedition medicine and wilderness medicine as a potential career focus.

What Do People Think About Our ExpedMed Courses? Let's Ask them and Find Out!

One of the things that is most gratifying to us at ExpedMed is the excited feedback we get from those who come to our events.

Our ExpedMed events have been attended by hundreds of clinicians from all over the world, and it's always incredibly fun to hear their feedback and their stories.

At one of our past events we took some quick interviews with participants and asked what they thought of the teaching at ExpedMed. Curious? Click on the video below to see for yourself why people ar so excited about ExpedMed.

Don't forget to register for our Little Rock conference! It's coming in March and space is limited!