Gap Year Program
Aerie's Signature Program: The Wilderness Medicine Semester - Aerie Backcountry Medicine
Aerie Backcountry Medicine
LocationMT, United StatesDurationSpring: 10 weeks (Feb 1-Apr 10); Summer: 1 month (Jun 1-30); Fall: 10 weeks (Sep 1-Nov 9)
About this opportunity
Aerie's Signature Program offers semester-long wilderness medicine training for college-aged and gap year individuals seeking to become EMTs, wilderness EMTs, search and rescue personnel, ski patrollers, expedition medics, and backcountry guides. The program combines classroom instruction with real-world emergency medical training across locations including Montana, Costa Rica, and India. Students earn industry-recognized certifications including NREMT, W-EMT, Red Card, and avalanche rescue credentials.
Wilderness Medicine
Who can apply
- Eligible years: Fellow, Pre-Med
- US-Trained Graduates Only
StipendNot listed
DurationSpring: 10 weeks (Feb 1-Apr 10); Summer: 1 month (Jun 1-30); Fall: 10 weeks (Sep 1-Nov 9)
FormatIn person
ApplicationOnline application