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Our Cruise Conferences provide a unique, relaxing learning environment.
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Women's Health
Celebrity Cruises' Silhouette
11-Night Adriatic Cruise
from Venice to Rome, Italy
September 15-26, 2013
12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
12 Contact Hours
Course Fee Physicians and doctoral level degrees - $695
Other Professionals - $450
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy
30 days or more - None; 7-29 days - 50%; less than 7 days - 100%
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| Faculty |
Bruce D. Shephard, M.D.
Dr. Shephard is Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley, attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, and completed his Ob-Gyn residency at the University of Miami, Florida.
Dr. Shephard is principal author of “The Complete Guide to Women’s Health.” and a frequent speaker and writer on women’s health issues. A 2009 selectee of the Marquis’ Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, he maintains a clinical practice in Tampa and recently served as president of the Hillsborough County Medical Association.
Barry Verkauf, M.D., M.B.A., CPEDr. Verkauf is Professor of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in new Orleans, Louisiana. he also earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of South Florida, in Tampa, Florida. He completed an internship at Tulane University Department of Surgery, Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Residencies in Gynecology and Obstetrics and Pathology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was also a fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology.
When in private practice in Tampa, Florida, Dr. Verkauf initiated the first in vitro fertilization program on the west coast of Florida. He is Board Certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a Certified Physician Executive by the American College of Physician Executives. He serves as a reviewer for several journals and has authored textbooks in clinical medicine and the business and history of medicine. Dr. Verkauf is a charter member of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Society for Reproductive Surgery, and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.
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| Target Audience |
OB/GYN physicians, Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
| Program Purpose / Objectives |
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Understand current evaluation and treatment of infertility
2. Understand assisted reproductive technologies
3. Evaluate sexual dysfunction at the menopause
4. Assess patients for suspected polycystic ovarian syndrome
5. Understand the embryology of genital anatomy, and the causes of clitoral enlargement
6. Understand ICD9s, CPTs, and RVUs as they affect medical reimbursement
7. Assess, utilize and provide objective health information from a range of internet sources
8. Utilize an evidence-based algorithm for managing abnormal pap smears
9. Identify which drugs to avoid, which to use, and which to consider during pregnancy
10. Utilize current, 2010, CDC guidelines in managing STDs
11. Apply current endometrial ablation techniques to the needs of a particular practice setting
12. Apply current hormone therapy guidelines to menopausal patients on an individual basis
13. Evaluate various contraceptive options to provide individualized contraceptive counseling to patients
Preliminary topics:
1. Evaluation of infertility
2. Sexual activity at the menopause
3. The state of ART
4. Understanding polycystic ovarian disease
5. The normal clitoris and causes of its acquired enlargement
6. Medical reimbursement
7. Dispensing Health Information: Medical Writing, the Internet and More
8. Managing the Abnormal Pap Smear: Current Guidelines
9. Appropriate Use of Prescription and Non-prescription Drugs in Pregnancy
10. STDs: 2010 Guidelines
11. Management of DUB Using Endometrial Ablation
12. Newer Hormonal Alternatives in Managing Menopausal Symptoms
13. Update on Hormonal Contraception
This Live activity, Women's Health Cruise Conference, with a beginning date of July 1, 2012, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 14.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| 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 12 category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. 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.
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 |
DATE |
PORT OF CALL |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
Sun Sep 15 |
Venice, Italy (Overnight stay onboard) | - |
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Mon Sep 16 |
Venice, Italy Lectures 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
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5:00pm |
Tue Sep 17 |
Koper, Slovenia | 8:00am |
6:00pm |
Wed Sep 18 |
Ravenna, Italy | 7:00am |
7:00pm |
Thu Sep 19 |
Split, Croatia | 8:00am |
6:00pm |
Fri Sep 20 |
Dubrovnik, Croatia | 8:00am |
6:00pm |
Sat Sep 21 |
Kotor, Montenegro | 8:00am |
6:00pm |
Sun Sep 22 |
At Sea Cruising Lectures 8:00am-12noon; 1:00pm-5:00pm |
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Mon Sep 23 |
Valetta, Malta | 8:00am |
6:00pm |
Tue Sep 24 |
Catania, Sicily, Italy Lectures 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
7:00am |
5:00pm |
Wed Sep 25 |
Naples, Italy | 7:00am |
6:30pm |
Thu Sep 26 |
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | 5:00am |
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EXCLUSIVE SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and independently of those offered by the cruise line. |