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University at Sea®
5700 4th St. N.
St Petersburg,
Florida
33703
800-422-0711
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Our Cruise Conferences provide a unique, relaxing learning environment.
Our Cruise Conferences provide a unique, relaxing learning environment.
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Our cruises feature fun for the entire family. Your kids will never run out of things to do!
Our cruises feature fun for the entire family. Your kids will never run out of things to do!
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Our cruise conferences include everything you need and beyond!
Our cruise conferences include everything you need and beyond!
Women's Health
Holland America's ms Zaandam
7-Night Mexican Riviera from San Diego, California
March 2 - 9, 2013
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
14 Contact Hours
Course Fee
Physicians - $695
All Others - $450
Course Fee Cancellation Policy
30 days or more - None; 7-29 days - 50%; less than 7 days - 100%
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CME meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® at 800-422-0711 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
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| Faculty |
David Plourd, M.D.
Dr. David Plourd is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, and also is an obstetric hospitalist at Scripps Hospital. Dr. Plourd has been lecturing nationally and internationally for over two decades on numerous women’s healthcare topics. He was recently voted “Teacher of the Year” by the interns & residents at the Naval Medical Center. Dr. Plourd is a Board Examiner for the American Board of OB/GYN. He is also an Expert Reviewer for several State Medical Boards. Dr. Plourd also serves as a consultant for Dr. Oz, ABC News, Web-MD, Fox News, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Woman’s Day magazines.
Amy Harvey O’Keeffe, M.D., FACOG,
Dr. Harvey O’Keeffe is a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist at the Center for Women’s Health in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. She has been in private practice for 18 years and has a special interest in menopausal medicine. Dr. Harvey has been voted “Top Doc” by her physician colleagues in the Greater Philadelphia area for five years.
She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas and earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr Harvey completed her residency in the Department of OB/GYN at Temple University Hospital where she also served as chief resident. She travels world wide to educate healthcare professionals about the latest updates in cancer care in women. Dr. Harvey recently co-hosted of a medical radio program, “The Medical View: East Meets West,” which aired weekly on WWDM AM 860, in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Harvey O’Keeffe is also a Master Level Reiki Practitioner and she incorporates various modalities of complementary medicine in caring for her patients. Her humanitarian work is exemplified by her medical leadership of an annual medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
Dr. David Plourd is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, and also is an obstetric hospitalist at Scripps Hospital. Dr. Plourd has been lecturing nationally and internationally for over two decades on numerous women’s healthcare topics. He was recently voted “Teacher of the Year” by the interns & residents at the Naval Medical Center. Dr. Plourd is a Board Examiner for the American Board of OB/GYN. He is also an Expert Reviewer for several State Medical Boards. Dr. Plourd also serves as a consultant for Dr. Oz, ABC News, Web-MD, Fox News, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Woman’s Day magazines.
Amy Harvey O’Keeffe, M.D., FACOG,
Dr. Harvey O’Keeffe is a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist at the Center for Women’s Health in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. She has been in private practice for 18 years and has a special interest in menopausal medicine. Dr. Harvey has been voted “Top Doc” by her physician colleagues in the Greater Philadelphia area for five years.
She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas and earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr Harvey completed her residency in the Department of OB/GYN at Temple University Hospital where she also served as chief resident. She travels world wide to educate healthcare professionals about the latest updates in cancer care in women. Dr. Harvey recently co-hosted of a medical radio program, “The Medical View: East Meets West,” which aired weekly on WWDM AM 860, in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Harvey O’Keeffe is also a Master Level Reiki Practitioner and she incorporates various modalities of complementary medicine in caring for her patients. Her humanitarian work is exemplified by her medical leadership of an annual medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
| Target Audience |
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners
| Program Purpose / Objectives |
- THE ANNUAL WELL-WOMAN EXAM
- Update and analyze the recent changes to clinical recommendations related to the “well-woman visit”
- Pelvic examination recommendations
- Cervical cytology recommendations
- Breast self-exam and mammography recommendations
- Osteoporosis: Fractures, Falls, & Fixes
- Describe the definitions and pathophysiology of osteoporosis and low bone mass
- Analyze the role of BMD and how to incorporate the FRAX® fracture risk assessment tool into your clinical practice Update and analyze the data supporting the benefits of calcium, vitamin D, ET/HT,
- SERM’s, bisphosphonates, denosumab, on BMD and on fracture risk
- Vaginal Discharge - Pearls & Perils for Every Clinician
- Develop a systematic algorithm for the evaluation of abnormal vaginal discharge
- Update the Guidelines for treating vaginal and cervical infections
- Contraception 2012: Options For Women – Including Those with Medical Conditions
- Identify the various hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives available to women
- Analyze the advantages of extended contraceptive regimens
- Analyze the data on DMPA and BMD in women and adolescents
- Update the latest WHO and U.S. MEC guidelines for women with medical conditions
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy - Controversies, Datasets, and Discussing All of This With Patients
- Update the information relating to the benefits of hormone / estrogen therapy, since the Women’s Health Initiative and later publications
- Update the current valid indications for hormone / estrogen therapy
- Review the data regarding the impact of ET/HT on cardiovascular and on breast health
- Present the newest data in a manner which can make sense to our patients
- Discuss the new trends toward lower doses of ET/HT
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Develop a working differential diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding
- Appreciate the endocrinologic, systemic, and anatomic entities that can cause abnormal uterine bleeding
- Develop a systematic approach to patient evaluation
- Review and update the various pharmacologic regimens available to treat AUB
Conference Sessions generally take place during the days at sea (as cruise itinerary allows) to avoid conflicts with Ports of Call or evening entertainment.
| Accreditation |
Accreditation: Continuing Education, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation: Continuing Education, Inc designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditstm. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc/University at Sea or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
| Cruise Itinerary |
| EXCLUSIVE SHORE EXCURSIONS Please note our shore excursions are operated independently of the cruise line. |
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PORT OF CALL | ARRIVE |
DEPART |
Sat Mar 2 |
San Diego, California | - |
5:00pm |
Sun Mar 3 |
At Sea Cruising Lectures 9:00am-12noon, 1:30pm-4:30pm |
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Mon Mar 4 |
Cruising Bahia Magdalena Lectures 1:00pm-5:00pm |
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Tue Mar 5 |
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (overnight on board ship) | 10:00am |
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Wed Mar 6 |
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (this is a change from original itinerary) | - |
3:00pm |
Thu Mar 7 |
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (tenders required) | 8:00am |
3:00pm |
Fri Mar 8 |
At Sea Cruising Lectures 8:00am-12noon |
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Sat Mar 9 |
San Diego, California | 7:00am |
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