Florida-based ER physician Dr. Richard Delacruz is involved with several organizations. In addition to being a member of the Society of US Naval Flight Surgeons, Dr. Richard Delacruz is also involved with the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS).
Wilderness medicine is a branch of medicine in which care is administered to patients in wilderness conditions. Patients who receive such care are usually stranded in extreme circumstances due to injuries such as frostbite, heat illness, and animal attacks. The WMS focuses on advancing this field through research, publications, fellowships, and conferences.
In February 2022, WMS will host its Winter Conference in Jackson, Wyoming. Workshop topics will include avalanche rescue and resuscitation, foot care, and wound closure. Attendees can also participate in outdoor activities such as skiing and snowboarding. This event is open to medical professionals who treat patients who are injured while engaging in outdoor pursuits. Due to the pandemic, WMS will also broadcast the conference virtually.
