MedTreks Outdoor Medicine Collective
Join us in Bend, Oregon this March 11th – 15th, 2026 for our Outdoor Medicine Collective! This outdoor medicine seminar brings together healthcare professionals who want to expand their wilderness medicine knowledge while enjoying winter in the Cascades.
Earn CME Credits in Bend
Earn up to 20 hours of Category 1 CME (MDs/DOs/NPs/PAs) and CEs for RNs, with opportunities to learn through hands-on skills workshops or add the Wilderness Life Support for Medical Professionals (WLS:MP) Certification for an additional 24.25 CME hours (March 10th – 11th, 2026).
Education Meets Adventure
And because we love learning outside the classroom, we’ve designed this weekend to pair education with adventure. Spend your mornings expanding your knowledge, then trade in your notebook for snowshoes, skis, or a pint at one of Bend’s cozy breweries. Altogether, with its mix of expert-led lectures, practical workshops, and mountain adventures, OMC is a chance to reconnect, recharge, and return home inspired.
Dates: March 11 – 15, 2026
Location: Bend, Oregon
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Conference Schedule
Our OMC features a diverse range of topics, with a primary focus on wilderness and sports medicine, travel medicine, and wellness and global health. Engage with renowned experts who have hands-on experience in remote and challenging environments. During this CME Outdoor Medicine Conference, participate in discussions on cutting-edge medical practices, the impact of global health initiatives, and the vital role of medical professionals in the world’s most adventurous settings.
Pre Conference:
Tuesday, March 10th – Wednesday, March 11th
- WLS:MP Pre-conference Certification Course (Details Below)
Conference:
Wednesday, March 11th
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Registration
- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | OMC Lectures (2 hrs)
- Foundations of Wilderness Medicine: Core Concepts
- Patient Assessment in Wilderness Settings
Thursday, March 12th
- 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Optional Workshop: Safety in the Winter Backcountry
- 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Lectures (4 hrs)
- Wilderness Wound Care: Cleaning, Closure & Evacuation
- Climate Change, Biodiversity & Human Health
- Environmental Medicine – Hypothermia
- Management of Orthopedic Injuries in Remote Environments (with guest input from Deschutes County Search & Rescue)
- 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Happy Hour & Meet + Greet @ Deschutes Brewery (light apps, drink ticket, ski films)
Friday, March 13th
- 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast
- 8:00 am – 10:00 am | Optional Workshop: Splinting & Wilderness Orthopedics
- 10:15 am – 12:15 pm | Optional Workshop: Wilderness Wound Care
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Optional: Guided Mt. Bachelor Mountain Slopes + Regions Skier/Snowboarder Tour (free for OMC group)
- 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Lectures (5 hrs)
- Safe Water Practices & Diarrheal Disease
- Global Health & Humanitarian Medicine
- Nutrition & Hydration in Wilderness
- Mountain Medicine: Altitude Illness & Avalanche Safety
- Animal Attacks, Bites & Stings
- 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Ski/Snowboard Movie Night
Saturday, March 14th
- 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Optional: Cross Country Ski with our Team! Free for guests & partners
- Winter Bonfire and Picnic Lunch (spaces limited!)
- 9:00 am – 11:30 am | Optional: Backcountry Ultrasound Workshop
- 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Lectures (5 hrs)
- Environmental Medicine – Hyperthermia
- Conditioning for Wilderness Activities
- Travel Medicine: Immunizations & Trip Planning
- Resilience in the Wilderness: Rest, Recovery & Stress Management
- Building an Effective Wilderness Medical Kit
Sunday, March 15th
- 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Lectures (4 hrs)
- Lightning Safety & Field Management
- Survival in Remote Settings
- Whitewater Medicine & Submersion Injury
- Improvised Injury Management & Field Evacuation
- 12:00 pm | Closing Panel with Faculty
Optional Workshops during the Conference
During the OMC week, you have the option to participate in several workshops that allow you to hone your skills and also become a certified Wilderness Medicine Provider (Wilderness Life Support for the Medical Professional).
- To start, Hands-On Workshops: Splinting & Wilderness Orthopedics, Avalanche Safety
- Next, Outdoor Excursions: Guided ski tours, cross-country lessons, and snow picnics
- Finally, Community Events: Brewery happy hours, film nights, and guest sessions with local Search & Rescue
Safety in the Winter Backcountry
Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
$150
Backcountry Ultrasound - Big 5 Evac Decisions
Saturday 9-11:30am
Orthopedic Injury & Splinting Workshop
Friday 8:00 am - 10:00 am
$60
Wilderness Wound Care
Friday 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
$60
Pre-conference certification course:
Get Certified in Wilderness Life Support for the Medical Professional (formerly, AWLS). This course takes a deeper dive into wilderness medicine and outdoor skills. The hybrid format allows you to study topics ahead of time online and then spend 2 days of hands-on learning. In total, the course includes 24.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits! Altogether, it is a perfect addition to the Outdoor Medicine Conference to give you a full week of wilderness, travel and global health education.
March 10th: 8am-6pm
March 11th: 8am-3pm
Thursday Happy Hour
When: Thursday, March 12th, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
Cross Country Ski Picnic with Our team!
Save the date: Saturday 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
Ski Film Night
Mark your calendar: Friday 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
Meet our Faculty
Just 25 minutes from downtown Bend, Mt. Bachelor offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Pacific Northwest, with 4,300 acres of terrain and stunning 360° summit views. Whether you’re carving wide-open bowls, exploring tree runs, or riding the terrain parks, there’s something for every level of skier and rider. On top of that, all participants get 20% off mountain activities through our OMC group. And even better, Mt. Bachelor is part of the Ikon Pass, giving pass holders up to 7 free days on the mountain.
Stay in the Heart of Bend. The Outdoor Medicine Collective is conveniently based at a great hotel right in downtown Bend, putting you just steps away from the town’s best shops, cafés, restaurants, and award-winning breweries. Best of all, after a day of lectures or time on the trails, you can stroll into town for a cozy dinner, grab a craft pint, or explore Bend’s lively downtown scene. And finally, don’t forget we have discounted rooms available for attendees, space is limited!
Phil Rasori, MD
Sheryl Olson, RN
Dr. Christian Dean, DO
Ari Rasori, NP
Will Petitt, PA-C
Why Bend? Why in the Winter?
Right in the heart of Central Oregon, Bend is a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a stunning blend of natural beauty and endless adventure. Here’s why you’ll love it:
- First Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort: Just 25 minutes away, with world-class downhill runs, terrain parks, and guided orientation tours.
- Then Snow Adventures: Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling on quiet forest trails.
- Next, the Food & Drink Scene: Bend is famous for its craft breweries, cozy cafés, and farm-to-table dining.
- Finally, the Community Vibe: Small-town charm with the energy of an outdoor mecca.
Between lectures and workshops, you’ll have plenty of time to explore this winter wonderland.
Hiking and Trail Running
Skiing and Snowboarding
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Brewery Tours
Travel & Lodging
Accommodations:
We have a discounted room block available at the hotel where the seminar is located, the Newbury Hotel. However, spaces are limited. Alternatively, there are also variety of lodging options in Bend, from AirBnBs to hotels and camping. For this reason, we recommend reserving your accommodations early as June is starting to become the busy season in Bend!
Travel Information:
To make your planning easier, the closest airport is Redmond Municipal Airport.
Exploring Bend:
Additionally, upon registering, we provide you with our Bend Travel and Adventure guide with our favorite restaurants and local outdoor activities!
CME Accreditation
Maximize Your CME Credits
Earn up to 36.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
Outdoor Medicine Collective
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
In addition, you can choose the optional add-on certification: Wilderness Life Support for the Medical Professional (WLS:MP).
This pre-conference course, held March 10th & 11th, 2026, is designated by the Wilderness Medical Society for a maximum of 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Join us for CME in the Pacific Northwest