Wilderness Medicine Section

Welcome to Wilderness Medicine

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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September 24, 2026

Letter from the Chair

One of the things I’ve appreciated most while serving as Chair of the ACEP Wilderness Medicine Section is being reminded just how broad our community is.

September 24, 2026

Wilderness Medicine and Advocacy

Everest Base Camp. McMurdo Station. The International Space Station. These are the paragons of austere medicine.

September 13, 2026

Climate-Driven Shifts in Toxic Mushroom Exposure

In a Northern California ED, a young, previously healthy couple presents with jaundice, coagulopathy, and markedly elevated liver enzymes.

September 9, 2026

Case Report: Oyster Shell Lacerations: Antibiotics and Pediatric Population Considerations

This case report summarizes the assessment and treatment plan of a pediatric patient who sustained a laceration from an oyster shell.

September 8, 2026

2026 Photo Contest

Catch our 2026 slideshow of stunning landscapes and thrilling wilderness adventures by our members!

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.

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