Medical Emergencies in Skiing & Snowboarding [MESS]
The MESS course is hosted in the winter for physicians and in spring for allied healthcare practitioners. For more information, please contact the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sports Medicine Department.
MESS 24/25:
REGISTRATION:https://forms.gle/hknGU2uEC9GdD1mR6
(You will receive payment confirmation, this is your registration confirmation as well. More details will be emailed out as the course gets closer.)
Price: $750
Cancelations: 100% percent refund before Dec1st, 50% refund between Dec 1st and Dec 15th. No Refund after Dec 15th.
Dates: Jan 9-10th, 2025
Location: Park City, Utah
Venues: Center of Excellence (1 Victory Lane, Park City) and local ski venues
Schedule:
The course will be similar to past years with didactic, skills and on hill sessions. Topics may include trauma assessment, on- hill emergency management, concussion, EFAST, and more.
THURSDAY MORNING (8-12:30 approx.)
-Lectures (Welcome, Concussion, Trauma Assessment, Respiratory Illness, Equipment management, Para Injuried)
LUNCH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON (12:20-5:30 approx.)
-Hands on skills stations
RECEPTION
FRIDAY HALF DAY
-On hill skills and simulations
Transportation:
-Air: SLC Airport is about 40 min from Park City
-Ground: rental cars are recommended but there are shuttles and ride share
Hotel:
-There is no formal hotel block but lots of options including Airbnb's in the Park City and Kimball Junction area
CME: pending, final number of credits posted soon
Attire: casual (you will be on the gym floor for some) on Thursday and outdoor gear for Friday (you will be standing in the snow)
PT/AT MESS
Thank you for all that attended this past year. Check back for updates on 2025 later this year.