Wilderness Medicine Section

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With the increasing popularity of outdoor and wilderness recreation, emergency physicians find themselves treating various conditions unique to the wilderness environment.

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April 21, 2026

Expecting Frostbite, Getting Tropical Parasites: The Realities of Being an Antarctic Expedition Doctor

Three weeks into an Antarctic expedition, we learned that the universe has a very dark sense of humor.

April 21, 2026

Decision-Making Tools in Wilderness Medicine

Emergency Medicine is full of aphorisms. In the often fast-paced, high-stakes environment of emergency departments, aphorisms and other heuristics are the mental shortcuts we use to help with cognitiv...

April 21, 2026

Letter from the Chair

The wilderness has a way of humbling us, often when we least expect it. Mine came not on a remote expedition but stepping out of a pool in Lombok, Indonesia and reaching for a towel.

March 12, 2026

Section Webinar: Research and Publication in Wilderness Medicine

Join ACEP Wilderness Medicine Section Secretary Dr. Terez Malka for a panel discussion featuring leading voices in wilderness medicine research as they share their paths to successful publication.

October 27, 2025

The Pitt: A Lifeline for Emergency Medicine Providers

Reshaping Expectations and Elevating Emergency Care Sarah Spelsberg, MD, FAWM, FEWM IFHS Clinic/Mayo Clinic IMG Float--Spelsberg.jpg Who thought a TV show could have this profound a cultural impact? A...

September 23, 2025

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Catch a slide show of stunning landscapes and thrilling wilderness adventures some of our members embarked on this past year!

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