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Dermatology for Primary Care: A Primer Emphasizing Tips, Tricks, and Pearls

7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Conference
Round-trip New Orleans, LA
February 16 - 23, 2020

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<em>Norwegian Getaway</em>
Norwegian Getaway

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ACPE Credits
14.0 Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists

PROGRAM PURPOSE

Agenda:
Date Time Topic Faculty
Monday Feb 17, 2020 8:00-8:40 am An Approach to Diagnosis of Skin Disease Dr. McCowan
  8:40-9:00 am Questions and Answers  
  9:00-9:40 am Non-melanoma skin cancer: Tips and Tricks Dr. Pearlman
  9:40  - 10:00 am Questions and Answers
  10:00-10:40 am Melanoma skin cancer: Tips and Tricks Dr. Jackson
  10:40-11:00 am Questions and Answers  
  11:00-11:40 am Superficial Fungal Infection: When KOH Prep? Dr. Jackson
  11:40-12:00 N Questions and Answers  
  12:00 N-1:00 pm Lunch  
  1:00-1:40 pm Herpes Infections: Overview of Dx and Rx Dr. Helms
  1:40-2:00 pm Questions and Answers  
  2:00-2:40 pm Mites/Bites: When Scabies Prep? Dr. Harber
  2:40-3:00 pm Questions and Answers  
  3:00-4:00 pm Interactive Session 1: Diagnosis/Contact Dermatitis Brown, NP-C
Saturday Feb 22, 2020 8:00- 8:40 am Basic Skin Surgery: Tips and Tricks Dr. Helms
  8:40-9:00 am Questions and Answers  
  9:00-9:40 am Advanced Skin Surgery: Tips and Tricks Dr. Brodell
  9:40-10:00 am Questions and Answers  
  10:00-11:00 am Interactive Session 2: Treatment Dr. Helms / Dr. Pearlman
  11:00am-12:00 N Mission Medicine: Nigeria anyone? Dr. Brodell
  12:00 N-1:00 pm Lunch  
  1:00-1:40 pm Great Cases from the Deep South Dr. Jackson
  1:40-2:00 pm Questions and Answers  
  2:00-2:40 pm The Diagnosis and Treatment of Warts Dr. Brodell
  2:40-3:00 pm Questions and Answers  
  3:00-4:00 pm Interactive Session 3: What did you learn? Dr. McCowan /
Dr. Helms

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment to take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Amanda S. Brown, FNP-C

Amanda S. Brown, FNP-C
Amanda S. Brown, FNP-C, received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and then received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In her spare time, she has contributed her time and expertise to international medical missions. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.

She works with Dr. Helms and Dr. Mockbee to assist in the complex evaluation and education of patients with contact dermatitis in addition to seeing general dermatology patients within our team-based care system to best serve the needs of Mississippians.

Robert T. Brodell, MD, FAAD, FRCP(Edin)

Robert T. Brodell, MD, FAAD, FRCP(Edin)

Tenured Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology
Professor and Past Founding Chair, Department of Dermatology
Billy S. Guyton, MD Distinguished Professor
University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi

Robert T. Brodell, MD is tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology, Past Founding Chair of the Department of Dermatology, and Billy S Guyton MD Distinguished Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A graduate of Washington and Jefferson College ('75) and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry ('79), he completed dermatology and dermatopathology training at Barnes Hospital (Washington University in St Louis). He was in solo private practice for 27 years in Warren, Ohio. Dr Bob has performed 1,895 lectures, directed 49 symposia, and has 420 publications, 42 book chapters, 43 poster presentations, and has written three books: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Warts: An Evidence Based Approach (2003); Tips and Tricks in Procedural Dermatology (2019); and, Dermatology in Rural Settings -- Organizational, Clinical, and Socioeconomic Perspectives.
What Participants Are Saying:
Of all the courses I have attended, this one was the best by far. Well done. Superb teachers.

Ira Dan Harber, MD

Ira Dan Harber, MD

Dermatology Resident, PGY3
Department of Dermatology, UMMC

Ira “Dan” Harber hails from Iuka, MS. He received a BS degree in biology from ‘Ole Miss before attending medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

He won the UMMC Department of Surgery Suturing Award, perhaps an early indication of his interest in the procedural aspects of Dermatology.

After a preliminary year of internal medicine at Louisiana State University, New Orleans, he returned to the University of Mississippi to begin his training in Dermatology. He and his wife Alli were married in 2018, and they enjoy board games, cooking, ‘Ole Miss sporting events, and travel.

Stephen E. Helms, MD, FAAD

Stephen E. Helms, MD, FAAD

Professor, Department of Dermatology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi  

Dr. Helms arrived at the University of Mississippi in 2013 with 35 years of private practice experience in Warren, Ohio. He graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh.

In addition to teaching medical students and dermatology residents at Northeastern Ohio Medical University and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, he frequently taught at regional and national venues. His dermatology subspecialty interest is in occupational dermatology and contact dermatitis.

Dr. Helms has 62 scientific publications and is a reviewer for several journals. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Cutis. He has participated as an investigator or sub-investigator in scores of clinical trials.

Steve enjoys fishing, reading, watching classic movies, and especially, traveling with his wife, two children and their families.
What Participants Are Saying:
Of all the courses I have attended, this one was the best by far. Well done. Superb teachers.

Jeremy Jackson, MD

Jeremy Jackson, MD

Professor and Chair
Department of Dermatology UMMC

Originally from Meridian, MS, Dr. Jackson attended Missis­sippi State University where he was a four-year letterman in baseball with the Bulldogs and lead MSU to back-to-back College World Series in 1997 and 1998.

He was named Academic All-American in 1997 and 1998 and was the Southeastern Conference male scholar-athlete of the year award in 1998. Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1998, he was later traded to the New York Mets where he finished his minor league career. He moved back to Mississippi and enrolled at University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2002
After completing an Internal Medicine Residency, he served an additional year as Chief Resident of Internal medicine before completing a dermatology residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Dr. Jackson has served on the faculty since 2013.  His subspecialty interests are hospitalist dermatology, complex medical dermatology, and cutaneous lymphoma.  He serves a Director of Clinics in the Department of Dermatology.
What Participants Are Saying:
This was the second University at Sea program I've attended, and both were exceptional!

Nancye McCowan, MD

Nancye McCowan, MD

Professor
Department of Dermatology
UMMC

Nancye McCowan is Professor of Dermatology and Residency Program Director at the University of Mississippi Medical Center .

She received her medical education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine where she also completed her Transitional Medicine Internship and her Dermatology Residency.

Dr. McCowan has been a dermatologist on active duty for the United States Air Force and was then in private practice in Omaha, NE for many years. After returning to Arkansas in 2000, she began a career in academic dermatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Dr. McCowan joined the faculty at UMMC in 2007 and was the inaugural program director when the program was established in 2013.

Ross Pearlman, MD

Ross Pearlman, MD
Ross was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. He attended Birmingham-Southern College, where he graduated summa cum laude with Honors in Biology. He remained in Birmingham for medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine.

He was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and graduated cum laude. He completed his internal medicine internship at the University of Colorado in Denver. He is excited to join the UMMC Dermatology family to focus on providing care to Mississippians, especially in rural areas. Outside of medicine, his interests include backpacking, fishing, paddling, and skiing.

Accreditation

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

Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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

 

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 CreditsTM as needed.  Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

 

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada:
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

 

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 14 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

ITINERARY

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Sun Feb 16 New Orleans, LA - 4:00 pm
Mon Feb 17 At Sea - Cruising - -
Tue Feb 18 Cozumel, Mexico 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed Feb 19 Roatan, Honduras 10:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu Feb 20 Harvest Caye, Belize 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri Feb 21 Costa Maya, Mexico 7:00 am 2:00 pm
Sat Feb 22 At Sea - Cruising - -
Sun Feb 23 New Orleans, LA 7:00 am -
Western Caribbean

PORTS OF CALL

New Orleans, LA

At Sea - Cruising

Cozumel, Mexico

Let's be direct: Cozumel is one of the world's busiest cruise ports, and it's essential to have a plan to navigate the crowds and find its genuine highlights. The island's global reputation is built on what lies just offshore: the Mesoamerican Reef, the second-largest barrier reef system in the world. For divers and snorkelers, this is a premier, bucket-list destination. The clear, warm water and vibrant coral formations of sites like the Palancar and Colombia reefs are genuinely world-class. For an accessible taste without a dedicated boat trip, parks like Chankanaab or the more remote Punta Sur Eco Beach Park offer excellent snorkeling directly from shore, combined with beaches and other amenities.

Many are drawn by the allure of Mayan ruins, but here’s a critical piece of advice: the famous sites like Tulum and Coba are on the mainland, not on Cozumel. Reaching them requires a 45-minute ferry to Playa del Carmen and then a bus journey, consuming nearly your entire day. While magnificent, choosing this option means forgoing the island experience entirely. It's a trade-off you must be comfortable with.

If you stay on the island, the main town of San Miguel offers a bustling waterfront and a dizzying array of shops. We recommend walking a few blocks inland from the main tourist thoroughfare to find more authentic local restaurants for a fantastic lunch. For pure relaxation, Cozumel’s beach clubs are a popular and effective choice. They range from lively, all-inclusive party spots with water toys to more serene, upscale retreats where the focus is on a good book and a great cocktail. You can easily find one that matches your pace. Cozumel is a highly developed tourism hub that excels at water sports and beach relaxation; embrace it for these strengths, and you’ll have a fantastic day.

Roatan, Honduras

Roatan’s reputation is built on one magnificent, undeniable asset: its location on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest in the world. For anyone with an interest in the underwater world, this is a premier, world-class destination. The snorkeling and diving here are not just activities; they are the main event, offering accessible, vibrant coral gardens and a rich diversity of marine life just offshore.

Beyond the reef, Roatan delivers a classic, high-quality Caribbean beach experience. The key is choosing the right spot for your mood. West Bay Beach is the island’s postcard-perfect star, with powdery white sand and calm, turquoise waters ideal for a relaxing day. For a more bohemian and active vibe, the adjacent village of West End offers a lively strip of dive shops, laid-back restaurants, and local artisan stalls.

While the island’s interior is lush and hilly, most day visitors understandably stick to the coast. You’ll find opportunities for zip-lining and visiting animal sanctuaries, which can be enjoyable diversions. However, our honest advice is to focus on Roatan’s strengths. This isn’t a destination for deep cultural immersion or historical sightseeing. It is, quite simply, a stunning natural paradise. Embrace it for what it is: an exceptional opportunity to swim, snorkel, or simply relax on one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful shorelines.

Harvest Caye, Belize

Costa Maya, Mexico

It’s best to think of Costa Maya not as a historic town, but as a modern, purpose-built gateway to the southern Yucatán’s authentic treasures. The port itself is a clean, self-contained village with pools, shops, and restaurants—a perfectly pleasant, if manufactured, way to spend a few hours. For a more genuine experience, we highly recommend venturing beyond its walls.

A short taxi ride brings you to the neighboring fishing village of Mahahual. Here, a laid-back beachfront boardwalk, or *malecón*, is lined with local restaurants and unpretentious beach clubs, offering a true taste of coastal Mexican life. The real cultural highlight, however, is the access to lesser-visited Mayan ruins. An excursion to the Chacchoben ruins offers a fascinating and accessible glimpse into ancient history, set within the jungle and free from the overwhelming crowds of more famous sites. For pure natural beauty, the nearby Bacalar Lagoon—the famed “Lagoon of Seven Colors”—provides a stunningly beautiful and tranquil setting for a day on the water. Costa Maya is an excellent, comfortable base for exploring these worthwhile regional highlights.

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PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment and take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

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Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a private balcony with sweeping views. So enjoy beautiful sunrises, breathtaking sunsets and a cozy and comfortable room designed with you in mind.
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Total Approx. Size: 208 sq. ft.
 
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These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
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Door opens to center interior corridor.
  • Total Approx. Size: 135 sq. ft.
 

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, IE (IE)
Centrally located mid-ship, providing easy access to everything on board. These staterooms feature two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed. (Door opens to center interior corridor.)

Stateroom: 135 sq. ft. 

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Inside Stateroom, ID-Single Inside Inside Stateroom (ID-Single)
These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
Inside staterooms feature two lower beds that can be converted to queen-size, lighted recess above bed, 26-inch flat screen television, vanity area with shelves and lots of storage space, full-size closet, and a recessed nook under the television
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  • Total Approx. Size: 135 sq. ft.
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Inside Stateroom, ID-Triple Inside Inside Stateroom (ID-Triple)
These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
Inside staterooms feature two lower beds that can be converted to queen-size, lighted recess above bed, 26-inch flat screen television, vanity area with shelves and lots of storage space, full-size closet, and a recessed nook under the television
Door opens to center interior corridor.
  • Total Approx. Size: 135 sq. ft.
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These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
Inside staterooms feature two lower beds that can be converted to queen-size, lighted recess above bed, 26-inch flat screen television, vanity area with shelves and lots of storage space, full-size closet, and a recessed nook under the television
Door opens to center interior corridor.
  • Total Approx. Size: 135 sq. ft.
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Inside Stateroom, IF - Quad Inside Inside Stateroom (IF - Quad)
These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
Inside staterooms feature two lower beds that can be converted to queen-size, lighted recess above bed, 26-inch flat screen television, vanity area with shelves and lots of storage space, full-size closet, and a recessed nook under the television
Door opens to center interior corridor.
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Inside Stateroom, IF-Single Inside Inside Stateroom (IF-Single)
These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
Inside staterooms feature two lower beds that can be converted to queen-size, lighted recess above bed, 26-inch flat screen television, vanity area with shelves and lots of storage space, full-size closet, and a recessed nook under the television
Door opens to center interior corridor.
  • Total Approx. Size: 135 sq. ft.
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Inside Stateroom, IF-Triple Inside Inside Stateroom (IF-Triple)
These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
Inside staterooms feature two lower beds that can be converted to queen-size, lighted recess above bed, 26-inch flat screen television, vanity area with shelves and lots of storage space, full-size closet, and a recessed nook under the television
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1-804-281-5700 (outside of the U.S., call collect)

File or Track a Claim

It’s easy and convenient to file and track a claim, upload documents, and more online. Start your claim using your email address or policy number.

File a Claim

If you need help filing a claim or understanding the claims process, visit the Allianz Global Assistance Claims Center.

Update Your Plan

If you need to update your travel insurance plan, such as adjusting the dates of your plan to reflect itinerary changes, please contact us or manage your plan online so your plan reflects your entire itinerary and provides the right amount of protection for your travels.

Manage My Plan

About Allianz Global Assistance

Allianz Global Assistance is a world leader in travel insurance and assistance, helping millions of travelers across the globe every year. Allianz Global Assistance is owned by Allianz SE, the world’s largest diversified insurance company. For over 100 years, Allianz SE has helped protect important milestones in American history, insuring the Wright Brothers’ first flight and Golden Gate Bridge construction.

Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply including for pre-existing medical conditions. Insurance benefits underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: 2 Mid America Plaza, Suite 200, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181), rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233), rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on your state of residence and plan chosen. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Plans only available to U.S. residents and may not be available in all jurisdictions. Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Travel Insurance are marks of AGA Service Company dba Allianz Global Assistance or its affiliates. Allianz Travel Insurance products are distributed by Allianz Global Assistance, the licensed producer and administrator of these plans and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance benefits and assistance services. Any Non-Insurance Assistance services purchased are provided through AGA Service Company. Except as expressly provided under your plan, you are responsible for charges you incur from third parties. Contact AGA Service Company at 800-284-8300 or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 or customerservice@allianzassistance.com.

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Before and After your cruise

New Orleans Marriott

555 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 USA

Embrace the spirit of New Orleans at our downtown hotel

New Orleans Marriott welcomes you to the Big Easy with style, substance and unparalleled service. Our hotel is nestled on NOLA's famed Canal Street, between the French Quarter and the Warehouse District; we're a short walk from Jackson Square and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, as well as Harrah's Casino.

Many of the intuitively designed rooms and suites offer remarkable views of the Mississippi River and downtown New Orleans, and all feature spacious work areas, 55-inch flat-screen TVs and premium bathroom amenities. Enjoy a meal at 5Fifty5 and Canal Street Pantry or a drink and an appetizer at 55 Fahrenheit, a favorite among both hotel guests and NOLA residents. Break a sweat in the fitness center, open 24 hours a day, or take a dip in the outdoor pool and relax in the sunshine.

Ask your CEI agent for details and availability.

Questions?
Call us at 800.422.0711 (US & Canada)
Or +1-727-526-1571
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.

Contact Our Travel Agents to Book Now.

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Program last modified: November 4, 2025