Q: What should I bring?
A: Please see our list of supplies here >
Q: Am I eligible to take the course?
A: Initial enrollment will be limited to medical students enrolled at Johns Hopkins, including MSII, MSIII, and MSIV students. There are no clinical rotation prerequisites. For junior students (MSII), the course will be a good introduction to rapid survey and stabilization of acutely ill or injured patients; for senior students (MSIII and MSIV), the course will strengthen their understanding of emergency response in any setting.
Q: Do I have to be "outdoorsy" or have prior experience with wilderness activities?
A: NO! The lodging will be indoor and comfortable, with electricity and hot & cold water. While some course sessions will take place outside, none will require long-distance hiking or outdoor skills such as rock-climbing. There may be, however, the opportunity to learn some of these skills during the course.
Q: What kind of equipment do I need?
A: Warm clothes, a good pair of walking shoes and (if the weather demands) a raincoat is all that is required. You also need to bring your own sheets, blankets and pillows for the beds in the dorms and a plate, glass and utensils for eating. If you are interested in out short backpacking trip REI, Inc. has agreed to lend all necessary equipment for a nominal fee (or even free!).
Q: I'm a faculty member or resident and would like to participate...what should I do?
A: Great! Contact Dr. Kirsch at tkirsch1@jhmi.edu to talk about scheduling a lecture, practical session or whatever kind of involvement you had in mind.
Q: I'm a student and want to help set up the course...what should I do?
A: Great! There are plenty of opportunities to help out with scheduling and preparing lectures, planning practical sessions, and organizing general course logistics (including menu planning) and participating in our wilderness medical scenarios. Contact Dr. Kirsch at tkirsch1@jhmi.edu.
