Program Overview

Introduction to the Wilderness Medicine Fellowship

The Wilderness Medicine Fellowship at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) offers a unique opportunity to gain expertise in wilderness medicine. This fellowship provides clinical time divided between Reno, Nevada, and Great Basin National Park, allowing fellows to obtain an expansive understanding of caring for individuals in harsh environments.

Why Choose UNR Med?

This one-year fellowship provides a comprehensive wilderness medicine immersion experience, working with a highly-acclaimed team of medical professionals to gain advanced skills for wilderness, travel, and event medicine. Located between the high desert and High Sierra, UNR Med is a prime location for becoming a leading physician in wilderness medicine.

Clinical Experience

Clinical time will be divided between Reno, Nevada, and Great Basin National Park. Fellows will learn family medicine and wilderness medicine skills to offer safe and high-quality care to patients in severe conditions. These advanced skills can be applied to the fields of wilderness medicine, travel medicine, and event medicine.

Salary Schedule

UNR Med offers competitive salary and benefits packages, with no state income tax in Nevada, allowing residents to receive a higher net salary compared to resident programs in other states.

Resources

UNR Med is committed to supporting residents with the resources needed to ensure a successful and rewarding experience during their training.

Handbook

The Resident Handbook outlines the policies and procedures of the residency program, which residents are expected to comply with to ensure a fair, supportive, and equitable environment.

Curriculum

The Wilderness Medicine Fellowship curriculum combines diverse clinical experiences across multiple settings, including family medicine in Reno, Nevada, and wilderness medicine at Great Basin National Park. Fellows will participate in:

• A six-week ski medicine rotation
• Hands-on scuba experience
• An international rotation in Nepal
• Wilderness Medical Society conferences
• Specialized didactics to enhance skills in wilderness, travel, and austere medicine

Application Information

Applicants must be eligible for Board Certification in a Primary Care discipline and have a Nevada medical license. Required application materials include:

• A letter of interest
• Medical school transcripts
• USMLE scores
• Three letters of recommendation, with one from the applicant's residency program director

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the Wilderness Medicine Fellowship participating in the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) fellowship match, which occurs in late October.

Program Details

• Duration: One year
• Location: Reno, Nevada, and Great Basin National Park
• Clinical Experience: Family medicine and wilderness medicine
• Rotations: Ski medicine, scuba experience, international rotation in Nepal
• Didactics: Wilderness Medical Society conferences, specialized didactics
• Application Requirements: Board Certification eligibility, Nevada medical license, letter of interest, medical school transcripts, USMLE scores, three letters of recommendation
• Match: Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) fellowship match in late October