Part of a survival web site. Not strictly wilderness medicine, but an adequate orientation for anyone not already trained in emergency medicine. Lists of books for the layman who may have to go it with out a physician. www.survival-center.com/med-faq/intro.htm?=No+Frames
Provides current medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travelers to high mountainous regions of the world. www.high-altitude-medicine.com
Society for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, EMTs and other first responders concerned with the health & safety of individuals in the wilderness. Annual conference July 23 - 27, 2005, Aspen, CO. www.wms.org
Any person interested in search, rescue or survival activities may join as individual members. Courses are available for search & rescue, basic water rescue, and managing the lost person incident. www.nasar.org/nasar
The world’s first fellowship in Wilderness Medicine. Provides comprehensive, in-depth training and hands-on experience in all aspects of wilderness medicine. emed.stanford.edu/education/wilderness.html