Christopher Van Tilburg, M.D.
Wilderness and emergency physician and an outdoor book author.
http://www.docwild.neteMedicine - Wilderness And Travel Medicine
Overview by Debra Slapper, MD.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic838.htm
eMedicine - Wilderness Emergencies
An on-line medical reference designed primarily for use by qualified physicians and other medical professionals.
http://www.emedicine.com/wild/index.shtml
eMedicine Health - Wilderness Emergencies
Consumer health resource center providing information on wilderness aid.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/collections/CO1620.asp
Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic
Describes daily life at the medical clinic. Provides information on medical conditions affecting high altitude climbers.
http://www.basecampmd.com/
High-Altitude Medical Guide
Provides current medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travelers to high mountainous regions of the world.
http://www.high-altitude-medicine.com/
Medical Wilderness Adventure Race
Organization dedicated to supporting adventure racing for health care professionals in wilderness setting.
http://www.medwar.org/
The Survival Medical FAQ
Part of a survival web site. Not strictly wilderness medicine, but an adequate orientation for anyone not already trained in emergency medicine. Lists of books for the layman who may have to go it with out a physician.
http://www.survival-center.com/med-faq/intro.htm?=No+Frames
UK - Aberdeen University Wilderness Medical Society
Active student club. Good links to other United Kingdom wilderness medicine sites.
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/central/students/societies/wildmed/
What is Wilderness Medicine?
Brief overview. Advice on how to choose a course provider.
http://lonestar.texas.net/~clough/wmintro.html
Wilderness Medical Society
A membership organization of physicians, allied health specialists, nurses, physician assistants, EMT and first responders concerned with the practice of wilderness medicine as well as the health and safety of individuals in the wilderness.
http://www.wms.org/
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