Central Maine Medical Center Family Practice Residency Wilderness Medicine Track |
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WMT Home Page Introduction Educational Goals
Schedule Partnerships About the WMT This page was last updated: 07/26/2004
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Search & Rescue team deployed in the White Mountains on the ME/NH border.
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Contact Information: Jill Freda Wilderness Medicine Track Central Maine Med Center Family Practice Residency 76 High Street Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 795-2803 |
Introduction - The Wilderness Medicine Track is founded on the principle that there is a way to practice our medical skills where we love to play - in the wilderness! By forcing us to think about basic physiology and application of limited resources, we learn new diagnostic skills and treatment options which are not taught in traditional medical school or residencies. This new approach to critical thinking is useful on the ski slopes, high-altitude expeditions, sea kayaking adventures, and surprisingly often in the office or hospital, as well! Wilderness medicine is also about the camaraderie of spending time with like-minded folks and developing friendships though shared experiences. We have found that the coastal islands, lakes, mountains of Maine are an ideal place to share our love for wilderness medicine. Educational Goals - The Central Maine Medical Center Family Practice Residency has designed the Wilderness Medicine Track with several goals:
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