The Gulf Coast Chapter of the UHMS continuing education mission is to promote educational activities for physicians and allied health professionals in the local and regional areas based on a needs assessment of the members and on the UHMS Panel of Expert Opinion. These activities will improve the scientific and practical knowledge in the areas of hyperbaric oxygen treatment and diving medicine

THE FOLLOWING AWARDS ARE PRESENTED AT THE GULF COAST CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETINGS.

For a list of PAST RECIPIENTS: Click Here            To NOMINATE someone for the 2021 Awards (deadline: Sept 1): Click Here

Jefferson C. Davis Memorial Award:
Presented each year to a selected member - an MD, DO, PhD - for contributions to clinical research or clinical excellence

Special Services Award:
Presented each year to selected member/members for their contributions to the Gulf Coast Chapter.

Edgar M. End Memorial Lecture Award:
This lecture is in honor of Dr. Edgar M. End, MD (1910-1981) who made many pioneering contributions to undersea and hyperbaric medicine.  Dr End is best known for his work with helium-oxygen mixtures in the 1930’s that enabled him to break the US Navy deep-sea dive record and paved the way for the world record dives in excess of 500 fsw that he supervised. His successful use of hyperbaric oxygen for carbon monoxide poisoning in experimental animals led to its application in humans

Paul James Sheffield Award:
The Paul James Sheffield Award is presented each year to an individual who best represents the scholarship and character of this scientist and educator who has greatly contributed to and influenced the understanding of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine.

Wilbur T. Workman Award:
The Wilbur T Workman Award is presented each year to an individual who best represents the discipline and enthusiasm of this aerospace and hyperbaric physiologist who has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining safety standards for the specialized field of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine.

Facility Award:
Presented to the host facility. 

 To NOMINATE someone for the 2021 Awards: Click Here
Deadline to nominate: September 1

To NOMINATE someone for the 2021 Awards: Click Here 

- ALL CHAPTER TOWN HALL MEETING ARE SCHEDULED FOR EASTERN STANDARD TIME ZONE (ET) - 

During the most recent UHMS BOD meeting the board voted unanimously to hold our Chapter meetings quarterly and in a Virtual Chapter Town Hall format. 

Chapter Town Hall meetings will be hosted virtually every quarter. During each quarter one regional Chapter will provide 3.5 hours of lecture topics/faculty suggestions. All four regional U.S. Chapters will then have representation; this will allow the learners to stay up to date with their CME/CEU credit requirements and connect with a wider audience. A virtual platform also allows more flexibility and availability for many faculty members, including our international experts. A 3.5-hour timeframe is easier to manage for many learners who have other responsibilities and are unable to take time away from their clinics or unable to fund hotel, airfare, and food expenses. It is also the recommended time for virtual learning to maintain optimal concentration.This will allow us to keep registration fees low while continuing to provide a high-value educational experience.

Background: The UHMS Chapters have been a vital component within our Mission to offer regional educational content to our learners and stay connected with colleagues and industry leaders. While they continue to play a vital role within the Society, it is necessary to review the Chapter platform, as costs continue to rise significantly with in-person meetings. We now have the technology and platform to produce high-quality meetings virtually. This allows us to accommodate the educational needs of our Chapter learners and keep reasonable registration fees to fulfill the needs of our learners in a cost-effective manner.

2022 Chapter Town Hall Dates and Topics

Saturdays: 12 noon - 3:30 pm ET 

Gulf Coast: March 12: Clinical
Mid-West: June 11: Safety
Pacific: August 13: Wound Care
Northeast: October 15: Diving 

 
*Check our website or social media pages for the final schedules coming soon!  If you can't make these dates, they will be available as enduring materials at a later date.  

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

You will be required to log in, if you do not have an account, you will need to register your contact information.    

Price per day:
Non-Member: $67.50
Regular UHMS Member: $52.50
Associate UHMS Member: $37.50
NBDHMT Category ‘a’ Credit Only Rate: $37.50 (TBD) 

Gulf Coast: Click here to register

Mid-West: Click here to register

Pacific: Click here to register

Northeast: Click here to register  

 COME TO ONE OR ALL!