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.
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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
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**NOTE: Drinks and Nibbles will be provided at all evening sessions.
SUNDAY, 6th JANUARY 17:00-19:00
Topic: Case Studies in Sports Medicine
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MONDAY, 7th JANUARY 07:00-09:00
Breakfast Session
Topic: Concussion in Sport
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17:00 - 19:00
Topic: High Risk Diseases in Travel:
- Rabies
- Yellow fever
- E.coli related pathology
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**NOTE: A light boxed breakfast will be provided for delegates at the morning sessions.
TUESDAY 8th JANUARY 17:00 - 19:00
Topic: Sports Specific Injuries
- Skiing
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Tiddlywinks
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WEDNESDAY 9th JANUARY 07:00-09:00
Breakfast Session
Topic: Case Studies in Travel Medicine
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THURSDAY 10th JANUARY 17:00 - 19:00
Conference Pizza Night
Topic: Sports Medicine and the Law
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FRIDAY 11th JANUARY 07:00 - 09:00
Breakfast Session
Topic: Doctor Can I Trek to Altitude ?
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17:00 - 19:00
Topic: Myths and Misconceptions in Sports Medicine
Speakers
Associate Professor Geoff Ramin
Geoff is Director of Emergency Medicine for the John Flynn Hospital. Up until March 2010 he was the Network Director of Emergency Medicine for The Tweed and Murwillumbah District Hospitals. He is a VMO in Intensive Care at the Tweed Hospital. He has extensive experience in pre-hospital care and medical retrieval. He is the Senior Specialist - Aeormedical and Critical Care Services for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Queensland sector. He is a Regional Consultant for the Queensland Ambulance Service and a Medical Consultant to Mondial Assistance. He is the Medical Director of International Medical Systems. His passion for adventures includes mountaineering, scuba diving, hiking in the wilderness and generally getting lost. He recently returned from summiting Mont Blanc the highest peak in Western Europe.
A/Prof Drew Richardson MB BS (Hons) FACEM GradCert
Drew is the NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust Chair of Road Trauma and Emergency Medicine at the Australian National University Medical School. His clinical position is Senior Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine at The Canberra Hospital.
