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Wilderness Medical Society

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Company Research Report: Wilderness Medical Society



1. Company Overview



1.1 Name and Mission


  • Name: Wilderness Medical Society (WMS)

  • Mission: To encourage, foster, support, or conduct activities to improve scientific knowledge in human health activities in a wilderness environment. WMS aims to set clinical standards, provide comprehensive wilderness medicine knowledge, and promote education and research.


1.2 Founding Information


  • Founded: February 15, 1983

  • Founders: Drs. Paul Auerbach, Ed Geehr, and Ken Kizer


1.3 Key People


  • CEO: Renita Fonseca, CAE, CMP

  • President: Shana Tarter, WEMT-I, FAWM


1.4 Headquarters


  • Location: 6705 W. Hwy 290, Suite 607-243, Austin, TX 78735


1.5 Employees


  • Number of Employees: No information is available


1.6 Revenue


  • Revenue: No information is available


1.7 What is the Company Known For?


  • WMS is recognized as the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on wilderness medical challenges, setting standards in education and care for extreme environments.


2. Products



2.1 Products Offered


  • Certifications and Education Programs: Offers continuing medical education, certifications like FAWM (Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine).

  • Publications: Official journal - Wilderness & Environmental Medicine.

  • Conferences and Workshops: Accredited educational presentations and hands-on workshops.


2.2 Product Descriptions


  • Certifications: Professional development courses designed to enhance capabilities of medical professionals in wilderness settings.

  • Publications: Peer-reviewed journal and newsletters providing comprehensive research, studies, and findings in wilderness medicine.


2.3 Key Features of Each Product


  • Certifications: Accredited by the ACCME; supports doctors, nurses, EMTs, and paramedics.

  • Publications: Peer-reviewed, maintaining high academic and practical standards.


3. Recent Developments



3.1 Recent Developments in the Company


  • Headquarters Relocation: Moved to Austin, TX in early 2019 for strategic growth and centralized operations.


3.2 Recent Products Launched


  • Diploma in Climate Medicine: Tackling complex challenges at the intersection of climate change and health.


3.3 New Features Added to Existing Products


  • Virtual Conference Transition: Implemented due to COVID-19, displaying adaptability to ensure continued education.


3.4 New Partnerships


  • No information is available




This report compiles available data about the Wilderness Medical Society, highlighting its mission, key personnel, educational offerings, and recent initiatives. All data has been sourced from provided materials.