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Continuing Education, Inc.
University at Sea®
5700 4th St. N.
St Petersburg, 
Florida 
33703


800-422-0711
 
727-526-1571

OUR OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 6:00pm EST
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Sunday
1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Stress Free
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!
All Inclusive
Our cruise conferences include everything you need and beyond!

Primary Care
with Emphasis on Dermatology/Rheumatology

Update for Primary Care Physicians

Continuing Medical Education Cruise Conference on Holland America's ms Prinsendam


Co-Sponsored by The University of South Florida, School of Continuing Medical Education.


August 23 - September 6, 2005
United Kingdom - Ireland - Amsterdam


Program Co-Sponsored by the University of South Florida College of Medicine

Continuing Education Program for Physicians
14 CME Credit Hours - Course Fee $625
RNs, LPNs, and NPs - - Course Fee $350
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.
Faculty

Neil A. Fenske, M.D., Professor of Medicine & Pathology Director, Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery University of South Florida College of Medicine Associate Program Leader, Cutaneous Oncology Program H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Tampa, Florida

Frank B. Vasey, M.D., Professor of Medicine; Director, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa FL; Chief, Rheumatology Section, Medical Service (111), James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital, Tampa FL


Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Target Audience

Dermatologists, Internists, Family Physicians, Nurses

Program Purpose / Objectives

The purpose of this CME activity is to review the diagnosis and clinical management of dermatological and rheumatologic disorders encountered by practicing clinicians.

Preliminary Objectives for Activity:
“At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:
· Recognize cutaneous markers of internal malignancy including genodermatoses & paraneoplastic disorders.
· Recognize the signs and symptoms of various viral infections and their treatment.
· Be cognizant of new therapeutic modalities for the treatment of common skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis and onychomycosis.
· Describe new therapeutic options for managing psoriasis, including the role of biologics in treatment.
· Identify the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
· Recognize the clinical presentations of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
· Outline the management of Lupus.
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

Accredited Continuing Medical Education 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.

Nursing Contact Hours: Continuing Education, Inc., is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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

DATE
PORT
ARRIVE
DEPART
Tue Aug 23
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
-
5:00pm
Tue Aug 23
Cruising the North Sea Canal
-
-
Wed Aug 24
Dover/London, England
8:00am
6:00pm
Thu Aug 25
Guernsey, Channel Islands
8:00am
4:00pm
Fri Aug 26
Milford Haven, Wales
8:00am
6:00pm
Sat Aug 27
Dunmore East (Waterford), Ireland
8:00am
6:00pm
Sun Aug 28
Liverpool, England
7:00am
10:00pm
Mon Aug 29
Dublin, Ireland
7:00am
6:00pm
Tue Aug 30
Douglas, Isle of Man
8:00am
5:00pm
Wed Aug 31
Belfast, Northern Ireland
7:00am
6:00pm
Thu Sep 1
Stornoway, Hebrides
10:00am
5:00pm
Fri Sep 2
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
8:00am
5:00pm
Sat Sep 3
Invergordon, Scotland
7:00am
1:00pm
Sun Sep 4
Leith, Scotland
4:00am
-
Mon Sep 5
Leith, Scotland
-
1:00am
Mon Sep 5
Cruising the North Sea
-
-
Tue Sep 6
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
8:00am
-