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ForwardRescue, Austere Medicine, and Survival Course
The Rescue, Austere Medicine, and Survival (RAMS) course is designed for medical professionals of all levels who have an interest in expanding their knowledge of wilderness medicine pathology and enhancing their practical skills in a wilderness environment. Our expert instructors employ a wide scope of teaching methods, balancing didactic lectures with practical, hands-on skills and scenarios. Emphasis is placed not just on the materials learned, but the critical decision-making skills surrounding effective backcountry medical management.
Overview
During this 3-day in-person course, students will learn the latest wilderness medicine skills for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evacuation. Our expert instructors employ a wide scope of teaching methods, balancing didactic lectures with practical, hands-on skills and scenarios. Emphasis is placed not just on the materials learned, but the critical decision making skills surrounding effective backcountry medical management.
Target Audience
Emergency Medicine
Medical professionals of all levels (MD, EMT, PA, NP, RN, etc) who have an interest in expanding their knowledge of wilderness medicine pathology and enhancing their practical skills in a wilderness environment.
- Primary Audience: Practicing Physicians, Fellows, Residents
- Secondary Audience: Emergency Medical Services, Medical Students, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this educational activity, learners will...
- Gain a practical foundation in wilderness medicine for medical professionals
- Be able to apply patient assessment and treatment guidelines for life support until definitive care or evacuation is available
- Be able to describe the physiology of medical conditions encountered in wild places
- Be able to apply methods for managing medical and trauma emergencies in the wilderness when evacuation is unavailable or unnecessary
For questions, please reach out to:
Nathaniel Mann, MD
Lead instructor
[email protected]
Jen Kruizenga
Coordinator
[email protected]
Additional Information
Downloadable .pdf file of the conference schedule.
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Welcome and Instructor Introduction |
| 8:30 am | Patient Assessment and Preparedness |
| 9:30 am | Wound Management |
| 10:00 am | Wound Management Hands-On Skills |
| 11:00 am | Snakes |
| 11:30 am | Bears and Cats |
| 12:00 pm | Working Lunch / Ropes and Knots |
| 1:00 pm | Medical Kit Workshop and Instructor Panel |
| 2:00 pm | Patient Transport and Packaging
|
| 4:00 pm | Short Patient Scenarios |
| 5:00 pm | End of Day |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | |
| 9:00 am | Heat and Salt |
| 10:00 am | Cold and Freeze |
| 10:30 am | Altitude |
| 11:00 am | Lost Person Behavior |
| 11:30 am | Introduction to Water Purification |
| 12:00 pm | Working Lunch Epenephrine Auto Injectors |
| 1:00 pm | Water Purification Workshop |
| 2:00 pm | Shelter Building/Compasses & Orienteering Workshop |
| 4:30 pm | Choices in the Wild Small Group |
| 5:00 pm | End of Day |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 | |
| 8:00 am | Toxic Plants and Fungus Species |
| 9:00 am | Drowning/Submersion Injuries |
| 9:30 am | Dive Medicine |
| 10:30 am | Lightning |
| 11:00 am | Women in the Wilderness |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch (Bonus Session) |
| 1:00 pm | Final/Practicum |
| 5:00 pm | End of Day |
Enjoy three days in the Upstate of South Carolina while learning wilderness medicine principles adjacent to one of the most popular hiking and biking trails in the region. Located between Asheville, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina, our course is surrounded by unlimited outdoor activities. Enjoy South Carolina’s most popular state parks or find your flow on any of the hundreds of mountain bike trails nearby. Bring your bike, hiking boots, or fishing rods, and come learn and play with us in Greenville. Complimentary lunches are provided, and complimentary housing is available as part of this course.
If you are interested in housing or have special dietary considerations, please reach out to:
Nathaniel Mann, MD
Lead instructor
[email protected]
Jen Kruizenga
Coordinator
[email protected]
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Students should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education.
Available Credit
- 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. - 24.00 Attendance