2026 When Things Go Wrong in the Outdoors
Conference description
The Pacific Northwest has no shortage of natural wonders, but sometimes the great outdoors may not be so great. Whether it’s minor injuries like sprains and strains or natural hazards like extreme altitude, heat or cold, being prepared can make a difference. By attending this conference participants will increase their knowledge of key aspects of wilderness medicine, plus be able to advise patients (and friends) heading to the outdoors.
Conference date
August 13-14, 2026
Conference location
Timberline Lodge - Government Camp, Oregon
Target audience
All health care providers, including physicians, physician associates, nurses, and nurse practitioners.
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Register online for When Things Go Wrong in the Outdoors 2026
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Schedule
Thursday, August 13
12:15 Registration check-in
1:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Course
1:10 TBD - Christopher van Tilburg, MD
2:00 Mushrooms of the Northwest - The Three Amanitas - Zane Horowitz, MD
2:50 BREAK
3:10 Orthopedics in the Outdoors: Splinting with What You've Got - Nels Carlson, MD
4:00 Air National Guard Rescues - Brian Roche
4:20 Helicopter Tour
5:00 ADJOURN
Friday, August 14
7:15 Registration check-in/Breakfast
8:10 Bites and Stings - Thomas DeLoughery, MD
9:00 Too Hot! Too Cold! - Lauren Snyder, DO
9:50 BREAK
10:10 TBD (Cruise with Outbreak) - Steve Kornfeld, MD
11:00 First Aid Kit - Lauren Snyder, DO
12:45 Patients with Chronic Medical Conditions in the Wild - Thomas DeLoughery, MD
1:35 Breakout sessions
A: Creating Shelter - Rich Konopka
B: White Water Rescue Techniques - Olivia Linney, MD
2:20 BREAK
2:40 Breakout sessions
A: Creating Shelter - Rich Konopka
B: White Water Rescue Techniques - Olivia Linney, MD
3:30 Expedition Medicine - Olivia Linney, MD
3:55 Lightning! - Thomas DeLoughery, MD
4:20 ADJOURN
Fees
Course Fees
Prior to August 2, 2026: $210
On or after August 2, 2026: $269
Cancellation policy
To help meet administrative costs, a $35.00 service charge will be assessed on all refund requests received by April 6, 2026; no refunds can be issued after that date. Please email cme@ohsu.edu if you need to cancel your registration.
CME Credit
American Medical Association
Accreditation
OHSU School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Lodging
Booking at Timberline Lodge
Call 503-272-3410 between 9am and 4pm or book a room online to reserve a room in the conference block. The room block will be released July 12, 2026 and is subject to sell-out before that date.
Contact
Questions?
E-mail: cme@ohsu.edu
If you have a disability and require assistance to participate in the conference, please contact the Division of Continuing Professional Development as soon as possible, but no later than 20 business days prior to the conference.