Section Webinar: Wilderness Medicine Realities: Getting Involved, Getting Covered, and Getting Paid

Marc Cassone, DO, FACEP
Wilderness Medicine Section Chair-Elect

Wilderness medicine is fueled by passion—but what about payment, protection, and sustainability?

Join us for a candid conversation that goes beyond the adventure to explore the realities of practicing in this unique field. Our expert panel will dig into the issues your peers are asking about most: compensation models, malpractice coverage, and practical pathways to meaningful involvement. Whether you're already involved or just curious, you’ll walk away with insights grounded in real-world experience.

View on-demand recording (ACEP members only)

This webinar hosted by the ACEP Wilderness Medicine Section originally aired on July 17, 2025.

Panelists:

• Seth Collings Hawkins, MD, EMT, FACEP
• Tiffany Bombard, MD, FACEP
• William R Smith, MD, FACEP
• Matthew Sholl, MD, FACEP

Moderated by Marc Cassone, DO, FACEP