Gap Year Program
Spring Semester - Aerie Backcountry Medicine
Aerie Medicine
LocationMissoula, MT, United StatesDuration10 weeks (February 1 - April 13, 2026)
About this opportunity
An immersive wilderness medicine and rescue program spanning two environments: Costa Rica rainforests for intensive EMT training and rural clinic experience, followed by Montana Rockies for avalanche rescue, wildland firefighting, technical rescue, and swiftwater training. Students earn multiple certifications and 15 University of Montana upper-division credits.
Wilderness Medicine
Who can apply
- Eligible years: M1, M2, M3, M4, Pre-Med
- Eligibility Reviewed Individually
StipendNot listed
Duration10 weeks (February 1 - April 13, 2026)
FormatIn person
ApplicationOnline application