UNLV Wilderness
Medicine Elective

Wilderness Medicine is offered for two weeks (March 23 - April 5, 2026). The course fee is $500 for supplies in addition to the $150 UNLV elective fee. Embark on an educational and exciting Wilderness Medicine Course in the southern Nevada area. Tailored exclusively for medical students, this immersive program combines comprehensive medical education with hands-on wilderness training. Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Southern Nevada’s mountains while learning vital skills in wilderness first aid, improvised medical techniques, patient assessment in remote environments, and more. Engage in realistic scenarios, mock rescues, and outdoor simulations to hone your skills. 

By the end of this course, you'll emerge as a confident and well-prepared wilderness medicine practitioner, ready to provide immediate care in the wild. Join us for an unforgettable adventure and invaluable learning experience. To be considered for a MS4 visiting student spot, please submit a brief letter of interest for why you would like to complete this rotation. You must also be in good standing with your institution. Student fees are $500. This is a physical course and does require some basic prerequisite wilderness and backcountry knowledge. Direct any questions to [email protected]

National Parks Service

The affiliation of our faculty as Medical Advisors for multiple sites in the National Park Service (NPS) affords our EM residents with the opportunity to participate as coordinators and instructors for EMS personnel during their annual refresher training courses, as well as conduct research on medical care in austere environments. University Medical Center of Southern Nevada also serves as the base hospital for telemetry medical direction of the NPS personnel. 

Our physicians serve as medical directors for Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave National Preserve and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.