Applicants for the course should possess an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree. Preference will be given to those applicants who will use the training in their geographic areas to enhance the safety and efficiency of diving operations.

The applicant must pass a diving physical examination if they wish to participate in diving/pressure related activities. Please make sure you fill in the NOAA 56-76 Medical Form and fax to 919-490-5149.

Any applicant that is not a US Citizen is required to obtain approval for access to the NOAA/DOC property & facility. Please fill out the FOREIGN NATIONAL VISITOR/GUEST INFORMATION FORM: WORD / PDF - Fax to: 919-490-5149 or email to: cindi@uhms.org

CME Hours: For MD/DO/PhD, or equivalent advanced degree, a Certificate of Continuing Medical Education Credits will be issued for those who complete an evaluation form.

Course Fee

Course fee is required at time of registration. All registrations must be submitted by July 6, 2012. Upon receipt of your registration you will received a confirmation letter with hotel reservation information. Please contact Cindi Easterling, the Course Coordinator, at email:cindi@uhms.org (919) 490-5140 x104 or 877-533-UHMS for additional information or if you have any questions.


Goals and Objectives

The goals of the program is to train physicians in diving medicine and to be capable to handle complex diving medical emergencies. After completing the course, the diving physician should be able to manage diving emergency cases and to safely operate a hyperbaric chamber and its support equipment.

In addition to lectures on the physiology and medicne of diving, the course will include practical "hands on" experience operating and working recompression chambers, and the use of commercial and military diving equipment.

Continuing Education

The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician CME:The UHMS designates this course for a maximum of 80 AMA PRA Category 1 credits^TM . Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extend of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure

All faculty members and planners participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by UHMS are expected to disclose to the participants any financial relationships with commercial interests. Full disclosure of faculty and planner financial relationship will be made at the activity.