UNM International Mountain Medicine Center
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The University of New Mexico's International Mountain Medicine Center is one of the premier programs for mountain emergency medicine and rescue in the world.
Albuquerque, NM
Joined July 2014
UNM International Mountain Medicine was recognized this week by the Bernaillo County Commissioner, alongside the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Metro Air Support, the Bernalillo County Fire Department, and UNM Health Sciences for our lifesaving collaboration.
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UNM IMMC faculty members return to the office this week after a successful trip to the 2019 International Commission for Alpine Rescue Congress (ICAR) in Zakopane, Poland. ICAR consists of 108 member organizations…
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Last week IMMC faculty members completed a Helicopter Hoist & Rescue Specialist Course put on by Air Zermatt. @unm_mountainmed , bcso_sheriff and bcfirerescue trained side by side under the direction of airzermatt…
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IMMC faculty are seen instructing the 2019-2020 Semester DiMM course. Semester DiMM students are beginning their yearlong mountain medicine education. In today’s class students discuss airway management techniques…
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The International Mountain Medicine Center jumps into the fall semester after completing another successful DiMM course! Students are seen during a scenario involving an injured climber performing a FAST Exam with…
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This year we are excited to welcome Dr. Risa Garcia and Dr. Jamie Newberry as our 2 new Wilderness, Austere, and International Medicine Fellows. They hit the ground running working as medical support for the Badwater 135, as well as attending the WMS conference.
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RT @BCSDSheriff: 🚁🚨JOIN US SATURDAY🚨🚁 Meet with local emergency services, tour a rescue helicopter and learn ways to stay safe in the wilde…
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RT @BCSDSheriff: The Bernalillo County Metro Air Support Unit enjoyed the Hike Safe event! Emergency personnel shared ways to stay safe in…
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IMMC Faculty got out of the office for training this week! Consistent and frequent training exercises allow our rescuers to continue to maintain and develop their skills. Although there is plenty of office work to…
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Join us this weekend at "Hike Safe." Meet with local emergency services, take a tour of a rescue helicopter, and learn ways to stay safe in the wilderness. Refreshments will be provided. Email questions to: lkoren@bernco.gov.
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The UNM International Mountain Medicine center has been very busy this summer! In a continued effort to ensure all our course content is up to date and remains current with the latest guidelines, faculty members…
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The UNM International Mountain Medicine Center wraps up the week with the last of our joint trainings with @abqfire , bcso_sheriff and bcfirerescue Crews worked seamlessly exercising a variety of air rescue…
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International Mountain Medicine Center faculty members are back in the office after the holiday weekend and a great summer DiMM course! Faculty members regroup to discuss the most recent class in a continuing effort…
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The first Summer DiMM course is officially complete! Students watch intently as an IMMC faculty member introduces a new skill which they will utilize during the winter portion of their class Today students tested…
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The International Mountain Medicine center has been busy this week with the Metro Air Support Unit training and start of the summer Diploma in Mountain Medicine classes. As the summer season approaches, we expect…
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TECH RESCUE TUESDAYS: UNM International Mountain Medicine crews work closely with Bernalillo County Fire Fighters during a recent training on the La Luz Trail. Before each mission,…
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During the Wilderness Medicine Elective, students learn how to manage orthopedic injuries and practice evacuating patients from the beautiful foothills of the Sandias.
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Come join us!
Hey! Sitting around during the #SnowDay thinking about #Spring? Use this time to register for the @UNM_EMED conference! It’s at @TaosSkiValley this year! #UNMHealth
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We recently finished the first Wilderness Alpine First Responder class at the Khumbu Climbing Center. Their hospitality was incredible! We were honored. Big thanks to @AdventureMed for their help in supplying medical kits to these very deserving individuals. #khumbuclimbingcenter
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Things are going great in Nepal as we teach the Wilderness Alpine First Responder Course at the Khumbu Climbing Center. Students are doing a great job and proving that they are ready to take care of others....
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