It amazes me how much can be accomplished in such a short time, whether it is emergency medicine, wilderness adventures, or the new friendships that form in only one month. All of this took place just outside of our own Bavaria, here in Leavenworth, Washington. And what brought such a fine group together? A month-long Wilderness EMT class sponsored by Rescue Specialists, Inc. Days were long - lecture time, simulations, drills, ambulance ride-alongs or ER observation time, and best of all, endless hack sessions. Don't worry, majority of us are unemployed, outdoor bums, so it fit perfectly.
Katy, with her impaled object through the gut. 
And congratulaions to Justin for his newborn baby! It's a girl (I think). 
Kasey getting ready for our Search and Rescue.
So, in the long run, I do wonder whether or not I will put much of this knowledge to use in Uganda. However, only time will tell, and sure enough, that time is very soon. Only two more weeks and then I will be singing my African tunes off in the far away lands on the White Nile. I am very grateful for the group we had for our WEMT course; it would not have been the same without everyone there. The last month has been intense, but definitely worthwhile. We covered a lot of information, even while trying to think schizophrenically (urban vs. wilderness medicine). It sure makes a difference when a hospital is only a 5 minute drive away. However, most of us do not live that lifestyle and that is what makes this all the more fun. Good luck to everyone from RSI; I hope we meet again sometime down the road.
