Conference @ Big Sky Ski Resort, Montana USA: January 5 - 12, 2013
Why go back to big Sky for a 3rd year in a row? Because our delegates tell us they loved it so much in both 2011 and 2012. After experiencing genuine Montana hospitality and some truly amazing skiing it is easy to understand how they feel. Big Sky has access to more skiing than any other resort in the USA. There are over 5,500 skiiable acres to explore with a vertical drop of 4,350 feet. January 2012 saw many US ski resorts with record low snowfalls but this was not an issue at Big Sky which once again had great coverage.
Big Sky has long green runs for the beginner, stunning cruisers of up to 6 miles in length for the intermediate and some of the most challenging black runs in the country. For the truly adventurous there are dozens of steep alpine chutes or equip yourself with a beacon and a buddy to explore the incredible backcountry.
But the greatest thing about Big Sky is NO LIFT LINES. The resort is incredibly quiet just after the New Year as Americans head back to work and school so it almost feels like we have the resort to ourselves. It was not unusual to have 4 or 5 empty chairs between skiers and to be able to ski long cruisers with only 2 or 3 other people. Wonderful snow, fantastic runs and all the space you could ever need.
For the non-skier there is plenty to do with fabulous spa's & health clubs who have regular exercise sessions, snow shoeing day treks, dog sledding and zip line to name a few. Live music and poker tables can be found every evening and night at one of the many bars and restaurants at Big Sky.
For 2013 our meeting will again focus on the themes of Sports and Travel Medicine. We will schedule a mix of morning and evening sessions to discuss topics such as the health risks of travelling in developing countries, rabies, yellow fever, concussion in sports, sports medicine and the law, determining fitness to ascend to altitude, sports specific injuries, and case studies in sports and travel medicine amongst others. All our topics have been selected to be of interest to Emergency Physicians, Critical Care Physicians, General Practitioners, Nurses, paramedics and students. We encourage a case based presentation format and an interactive approach at all sessions.
Please contact Associate Professor Trish Hogan in the first instance regarding all enquiries: trishh@medicine-on-the-edge.com.au.
The essential information link contains all the relevant information about the conference, accommodation, flights, registration, etc.
Application for ACEM MOPS points will be lodged.
Conference Schedule
Big Sky Ski Resort, Montana USA: January 5 - 12, 2013
ACEM accredited workshop - 0.5 points per hour
SATURDAY, 5th JANUARY
17:00-19:00
Welcome Reception and opening session.
Topic: Health Risks for Travellers in Developing Countries
Speaker: Dr Terri Prest
SUNDAY, 6th JANUARY
17:00-19:00
Topic: The Collapsed Athlete
Speaker: Professor Drew Richardson
MONDAY, 7th JANUARY
07:00-09:00
Topic: Concussion in Sport
Speaker: Dr Terri Prest
17:00 - 19:00
Topic: Practice Management in the 21st Century. Teetering on the edge!
Speaker: Mark Stallwood
TUESDAY 8th JANUARY
07:00 - 09:00
Topic: Sports Related Groin Injury/Stress Fractures
Speaker: Professor Drew Richardson
WEDNESDAY 9th JANUARY
07:00-09:00
Topic: Malaria Update
Speaker: Professor Drew Richardson
THURSDAY 10th JANUARY
07:00 - 09:00
Topic: Sports Medicine and the Law
Speaker: Mr Peter Thelwell (LLb.Hons)
17:00 - 19:00
Topic: A Trio of Infectious Diseases:
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
- e.coli
Speaker: Dr Terri Prest
FRIDAY 11th JANUARY 17:00 - 19:00
Topic: The Things that Caught our Attention in 2012
Speakers
Associate Professor Geoff Ramin
International Medical Systems (IMS) was formed by Geoff Ramin and provides high quality medical repatriation services to and from anywhere in the world. IMS also provides a range of consultancy and educational services related to pre-hospital care, aeromedical transportation and medical retrieval. IMS' activities have been as diverse as helping develop industrial paramedic services on Groote Eylandt, providing medical support to sporting events and training all aeromedical doctors for the Hong Kong helicopter based medical retrieval system. Geoff is a specialist Emergency Physician who also works clinically in Intensive Care. He has extensive experience in pre-hospital care and medical retrieval. He is currently the Medical Director Aeromedical and Critical Care Services for the Royal Flying Doctor Service Qld, the Director of Emergency Medicine at the John Flynn Hospital, a VMO in Intensive Care at the Tweed Hospital and a Senior Medical Consultant to Allianz Global Assistance. He has previously received an Australia Day Medallion for his services to pre-hospital care. His passion for adventures includes mountaineering, scuba diving, hiking in the wilderness and generally getting lost.
