EMS Conference Coordinators: Conference Schedule


If you'd like to register for the 2011 Snowbird Conference, please either visit our online registration page or our mailer registration page.

Sunday, February 27, 2011


  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration


  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: The Chestpain Patient with TBA, MD. A review of the various causes and treatments for non-traumatic chestpain.


  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Advances in EMS: A review and discussion of new prehospital thoughts, treatments and equipment.
    • Michael Murphy, MD.
      • EMS Medical Director, South Shore Hospital
      • Chairman, Regional Trauma Committee
      • Metropolitan Boston EMS Council (Region IV)

  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Buffet Luncheon


  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Medical Management Rounds: Review and discussion of interesting prehospital trauma and medical cases
    • Charles Pozner, MD
      • Medical Director (Region IV)
      • Director of Prehospital Care, Bringham and Women's Hospital
      • Medical Director, STRATUS Center for Medical Simulation

    • Steve Carter, EMTP
      • Chief, Littleton Massachusetts Fire Department

  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Stress and Heart Disease in the First Responder: Discussion of the apparent links between stress and heart disease in the emergency responder
    • Michael Hamrock, MD
      • Department Surgeon, BFD

  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Herbs and Spices: A presentation and discussion of the effects and side effects of many of the herbal remedies being used as alternative medicines and drugs.
    • TBA, MD

  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Welcoming Reception: Beacon Lounge. Hot hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served.

    • Monday, February 28, 2011


  • 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM: Free / Ski time OR


  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Massachusetts EMTB Refresher Course


  • 2:30 PM - 3:00: Registration


  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Burn Management
    • TBA, MD
  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Field Clearence of the Cervical Spine: A review of the current prehospital evaluation and clearance techniques for cervical spine injuries being employed around the country.
    • TBA, MD
  • 8:30: Texas Hold'em Tournament: Grand Prize, Free Stay at the Beacon for next year's conference. (Spend 4 nights this year, stay 4 nights next year. Spend 3 nights this year, stay 3 nights next year, etcetera.)

    • Tuesday, March 1, 2011


  • 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM : Free / Ski Time


  • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM : Registration


  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Battlefields to Streets: "They aren't the same," a discussion of the physical and psychological presentations found in Emergency Service personnel returning to their civilian life after tours in combat.
    • TBA, MD

  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Popular Poisons and Toxins: Presentation and discussion of the most common drugs and toxins being used and abused in today's society.
    • TBA, MD