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Clinical Pearls & Updates in Internal Medicine

9-Night Scandinavia, Russia & Baltic Cruise
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark
August 18 - 27, 2019

This conference has already sailed, but that doesn't mean you have to miss the boat! Click here to see our complete schedule of upcoming programs.

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COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
25 Contact Hours (12 live, 13 flip classroom)

COURSE FEES

TARGET AUDIENCE

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners,

PROGRAM PURPOSE

Please review Videos highlights from "25th Annual Updates in Internal Medicine" prior to the "At Sea Conference". The physicians will be happy to discuss and answer any questions.


Note: Link for the videos will be provided upon registration
  1. Cardiorenal Syndrome, Jai Radhakrishnan MD, MS
  2. Hypertension: Guidelines, Andrew S. Bomback MD, MPH
  3. A Clinical Approach to Glomerular Diseases, Gerald B. Appel MD
  4. Chronic Kidney Disease, Maya K. Rao MD
  5. Electrolyte Disorders, Anthony Valeri MD
  6. Acute Kidney Injury, Jai Radhakrishnan MD, MS
  7. Update in Pulmonary Embolism, Paul G. Lee MD, MPH
  8. Stroke & Neurological Emergencies, Joshua Willey MD, MS
  9. Perioperative Management, Paul G. Lee MD, MPH
  10. Arrhythmias 2019, Angelo B. Biviano MD, MPH
  11. Basic Clinical Ethics for the Internist, Kenneth Prager MD
  12. Chronic Diarrhea, Celiac Disease, Benjamin Lebwohl MD, MS
  13. Noninvasive Testing in CVD, Sonia Tolani MD

Agenda

Date Session
Sunday - Aug 18, 2019Copenhagen, Denmark
Depart: 5:00 pm
Monday - Aug 19, 2019 Warnemunde, Germany
Arrive: 7:30 am
Depart: 10:00 pm
Tuesday - Aug 20, 2019 Gdynia, Poland
Arrive: 1:00 pm
Depart: 8:00 pm
Wednesday - Aug 21, 2019 Conference At Sea
9:00am-1:00pm
Diuretic Strategies. Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS
Addressing Alcohol Use: An Integral Part of Primary Care Update in Perioperative Medicine. Paul Lee, MD, MPH
Epilepsy For Internists. Hyunmi Choi, MD, MS
Question & Answer Session
Thursday - Aug 22, 2019 Tallinn, Estonia
Arrive: 8:00 am
Depart: 5:00 pm
Friday - Aug 23, 2019 St Petersburg, Russia
Arrive: 7:00 am
Saturday - Aug 24, 2019 St Petersburg, Russia
Depart: 7:00 pm
Sunday - Aug 25, 2019 Conference At Sea
9:00am-1:00pm
An Approach to "Refractory Hypertension". Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS
Update in Venous Thromboembolism (part 1: Prophylaxis). Paul Lee, MD, MPH
Update in Venous Thromboembolism (part 2: Treatment). Paul Lee, MD, MPH
Question & Answer Session
Monday - Aug 26, 2019 Conference At Sea
9:00am-1:00pm
Kidney Stones. Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS
Update in Community Acquired Pneumonia. Paul Lee, MD, MPH
Neurology Topics for Internists. Hyunmi Choi, MD, MS
Question & Answer Session
Tuesday - Aug 27, 2019 Copenhagen, Denmark
Arrive: 7:00 am

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference or participate in conference events, participants, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CEI meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.

Register your interest and receive a full quote at 800-422-0711 (US/Can) or direct/int'l tel: +1-727-526-1571 or register online.

Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Hyunmi Choi, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Neurology
Columbia University, New York, New York

Dr. Hyunmi Choi graduated Cum Laude from medical school at SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse in New York. Dr. Choi completed her internship at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City and her residency in Neurology at the Neurological Institute at Columbia University Medical Center.

Following her residency, she went on for her clinical fellowship in epilepsy at the Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. Dr. Choi speaks fluent Korean.

Paul G. Lee, MD, MPH

Paul G. Lee, MD, MPH

Harry C. and Misook Doolittle Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, Section of Hospital. Medicine
Medical Director, Global Health. 

Dr. Lee graduated from Mount Sinai Medical School and trained at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for internship and residency. After serving as a Chief Medical Resident, he joined the Section of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Columbia University. Since 2002, he has served as an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Since 2003, he has been the Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program. Since 2013, he has been the Medical Director for International Services at New York Presbyterian Hospital/CUMC. He has been the Head Team Internist for the New York Yankees since 2003 and for the new MLS soccer team, New York City Football Club, since 2015.

Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS

Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS

Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center
Clinical Chief, Division of Nephrology, New York Presbyterian Hospital

Dr. Radhakrishnan is Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. He is the Director of Clinical Services of the Nephrology Division. His clinical and research interests are the in the therapy of chronic kidney disease (including glomerular diseases and lupus kidney disease) and intensive care nephrology.

He is a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology and National Kidney Foundation. His commitment to medical education and patient care is exemplified by his numerous teaching awards and his inclusion in the Who's Who among America's Teachers & Educators, America's Best Doctors and Castle Connolly's Top Doctor.

Accreditation

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 12 contact hours.

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.

 

Nurse Practitioners: can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as needed.
Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

 Joint Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for 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 blended activity for a maximum of 25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education


Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea ® is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Accreditation Council for American Academy of PAs

Continuing Education, Inc. has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 12 - 21 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 14 contact hours.

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.

 

Nurse Practitioners: can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as needed.
Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.

Nurse Practitioners: can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM as needed.
Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

ITINERARY

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Sun Aug 18 Copenhagen, Denmark
- 5:00 pm
Mon Aug 19 Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany
7:30 am 10:00 pm
Tue Aug 20 Gdynia, Poland
1:00 pm 8:00 pm
Wed Aug 21 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Thu Aug 22 Tallinn, Estonia
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri Aug 23 St. Petersburg, Russia
VISA REQUIRED
7:00 am -
Fri Aug 23 St. Petersburg, Russia
OVERNIGHT
- -
Sat Aug 24 St. Petersburg, Russia
- 7:00 pm
Sun Aug 25 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Mon Aug 26 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Tue Aug 27 Copenhagen, Denmark
7:00 am -