W.O.L.V.E.S. MUSC Wilderness Medicine Interest Group

10/22/2014

Tell all yo little undergraduate friends:

I am writing to let you and your students know about a Pre-Med Emergency & Wilderness Medicine Program offered by the University of Colorado School of Medicine. This nearly two week program provides an overview of the medical profession, coaching on the medical school (and other health professions) admissions process, and an introduction to emergency and wilderness medicine. It includes Emergency Department shadowing with attending physicians, EMS ride-alongs, CPR and optional Wilderness First Responder certification, labs, a score of lectures by medical school faculty, and a camp experience at 9000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. No experience is needed and it is open to any pre-med undergraduate or recent grad. The program runs three different times during intersessions (January, May-June, and August) to make it convenient for college students.
We are offering at least three full ride, need-based scholarships for each of the three sessions and we are particularly interested in attracting African American students. Please help your students by passing on this information regarding the unique program. More information, including the very short and simple scholarship form, can be found at our web site (http://www.coloradowm.org/undergraduate_courses.html). Or you or students are encouraged to contact the program’s Education Director, Dr. Todd Miner at [email protected].
Amanda Bond
Intern for the Section of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine

For undergraduate college students (and recent grads) the University of Colorado School of Medicine is offering an exciting new hands-on opportunity to explore the fields of emergency and wilderness medicine.

04/22/2014

Happy Earth Day, wolf pups! Public lecture tonight at the Citadel on Berkeley County waterways. Woof.

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/native-plant-society-paddling-in-beautiful-berkeley-county-and-south-carolina-lecture/Event?oid=4902947

Archie Thompson, lifelong Lowcountry resident and kayak enthusiast, will discuss 23 identified paddling trails totaling over 175 miles in Berkeley County other opportunities for enjoying South Carolina's waterways by kayak or canoe.

04/11/2013

Don't forget to RSVP for kayaking and marsh cleanup this weekend. Looks like Sunday is going to be a great warm day to get out on the water. Perfect way to spend the day after filling your body with trash at Alahambra is to get rid of some trash in the water around Charleston. In all things, balance.

We'll be leaving from the Shem Creek Coastal Expeditions (who were kind enough to donate some single and tandem kayaks) Sunday at noon and paddling through the creek picking up all the garbage we come across. We will have all the boats and life jackets taken care of, so just wear comfortable, water-friendly clothes and don't forget sun protection! We will have an experienced kayaker on hand for some safety tips and instruction for any beginners or first-timers who show up.

To RSVP, email Colin Kane at [email protected] and please be timely so we can make things easier on Costal Expeditions.

01/08/2013

Tomorrow, Dr. Lancer Scott, MD, will be giving a talk concerning Disaster Medicine and Research Opportunities in Disaster Medicine and the Emergency Medicine Department here at MUSC. The talk will be held at The Blind Tiger from 5:00-6:30 on January 9, 2013, and is co-sponsored by WOLVES and EMIG. He will be conducting an informal discussion so bring some questions that you may have regarding research opportunities in emergency medicine and/or disaster medicine.

We encourage all of you to come out!

11/27/2012

This Thursday (11/29) from 5-7pm, Halfmoon Outfitter's (located in the Earthfare shopping center, West Ashley) will open up its climbing wall for 2 hours of free climbing. Dr. Malouf from MUSC's Emergency Medicine Department will be giving a talk on High Altitude Medicine. The lecture will commence at 5:30pm and climbing is open during the full two hours. We encourage all of you to take a little time to get off the peninsula and have some fun by coming to join us!

10/24/2012

Our next lecture will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at 5pm in Room BSB100.

First Responder Curriculum: Lecture #2 - Medical vs Trauma -
Head-to-Toe Physical exam, Vitals, History of Present Illness, Plan, and Assessment

This will be a continuation in the building of our Patient Assessment System. This session will culminate with a scenario simulation.

10/08/2012

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
- John Muir

10/08/2012

Kayaking Trip, April 29, 2012