The NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute is the leader in wilderness medicine education. Our goal is to provide the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies.

Our dynamic curriculum is accurate, practical and relevant. It’s supported by internationally recognized wilderness medicine protocols and implemented by a full-time Curriculum Director.

WMI offers a wide range of courses, tailored to meet the needs of all students, from novices to medical professionals.

WMI has trained more than 110,000 students. Each graduate is empowered to act with confidence in emergency situations.

Our seasoned and professional instructors are experts at facilitating an active and intentional educational experience that builds decision-making skills.

Our Program Team provides a full-service approach that supports more than 300 sponsors to host courses around the world each year.