The New England Student Wilderness Medicine Conference on October 19, 2024, will be its first-ever student-run conference that assembles global leaders, educators, and experts in Wilderness Medicine. This one-day conference highlights a variety of topics related to Wilderness Medicine geared towards students and healthcare professionals of all backgrounds. 

The New England Wilderness Medicine Conference is hosted by a group of medical students at UMass Chan, in collaboaration with residents and attending physicians at the University of Massachusetts Chan School of medicine passionate about expanding access and knowledge in the field of Wilderness Medicine.