Wilderness Medicine, Tropical Medicine, Rescue & Related Rotations/Courses
Belize, Central America

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"Basic" level means 1st and 2nd year medical students, 1st year PA/nursing/allied health students, pre-health professionals, and others with a more limited medical background. "Advanced" means Physicians, resident physicians, 3rd and 4th year medical students, 2nd year PA/nursing/allied health students, paramedics, and others with a more advanced medical background. "Basic" is NOT a prerequisite for "Advanced" classes. "Level 1" Rescue classes start from scratch and assume no prior rescue training. "Level 1+" means graduates of prior Level 1 classes and those with significant experience. "Level 2" means advanced training for those with significant skills only.

INFO LINKS:

Wilderness Medicine Programs: www.gmrsltd.com/GMRSwilderness1.html
Wilderness Rescue Programs: www.gmrsltd.com/GMRSrescue1.html
General Information: www.gmrsltd.com

CLASS & EVENT CALENDAR:

       Please check the above links for more information regarding the programs below.

April 1-15, 2006 – Wilderness & Expedition Medicine Advanced Rotation
Sibun, Cayo District, Belize, Central America

April 18-26, 2006 – Wilderness, Cave, & Expedition Rescue Level 1
Sibun, Cayo District, Belize, Central America
April 18-25, 2006 Wilderness & Jungle Survival
Sibun, Cayo District, Belize, Central America
May 15-June 11 - Expedition & High Altitude Clinical Rotation
Askoli & Karakorum Range/K-2, Western Himalayas, Pakistan
June 11-July 2 - Expedition & High Altitude Clinical Rotation
Askoli & Karakorum Range/K-2, Western Himalayas, Pakistan
July 1-15 - Clinical Rotation International Medicine
Western Regional District Hospital, Belmopan, Belize, Central America
July 3-July 23 - Expedition & High Altitude Clinical Rotation
Askoli & Karakorum Range/K-2, Western Himalayas, Pakistan
July 17-21, 2006 – Introduction To Wilderness & Expedition Medicine
Sibun, Cayo District, Belize, Central America
July 24-Aug 13 - Expedition & High Altitude Clinical Rotation
Askoli & Karakorum Range/K-2, Western Himalayas, Pakistan
July 24-28, 2006 – Introduction To Wilderness, Cave, & Expedition Rescue Level 1
Sibun, Cayo District, Belize, Central America
July 31-Aug 4, 2006 – Wilderness & Jungle Survival
Sibun, Cayo District, Belize, Central America
Sept 18-22, 2006 – Marine Medicine & Dive Accident Management
Hopkins Beach, Belize, Central America
Sept 24-28, 2006 – Introduction To Wilderness, Cave, & Expedition Rescue Level 1
Sibun, Cayo District, Belize, Central America
Nov 4-19, 2006 – Arctic Expedition Medicine, Rescue, & Survival
Norway
 

• Introduction and Overview

• Course Descriptions

  • Maritime Wilderness First Responder and Dive Accident Management

  • Wilderness/Cave/River Medical Rescue

  • Wilderness and Tropical Medicine Rotation

  • Expedition and Missionary Medicine Level 1

  • Wilderness and Tropical Medicine Advanced Clinical Practicum and Research

• Belize Fast Facts

• Belize Application*

• Remote Medicine Website

• Belize Consular Information Sheet

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