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Topics in Hospital Medicine, Family Medicine
and Pain Management
7-Night Alaskan Cruise Conference
Round-trip Seattle, Washington, US
September 12 - 19, 2015
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.
14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
14 Contact Hours
Course Fees:
$795 for Physicians,
Attorneys, Psychologists, Doctors of Pharmacy & Dentists
$550 for Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses & Others
BIAS FREE CME
- No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CEI 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.
Target Audience
Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
Program Purpose / Objectives
Topics:
- Pain Basics for the Family Physician
- Chronic Persistent Pain Part 1
- Chronic Persistent Pain Part 2
- Alternative Medicine Introduction for Primary Care Physician
- Pain Management in the Elderly
- Migraine Management
- Fibromyalgia Myths versus Reality
- Achieving Physician Buy In
- Anti-platelet Use for ACS
- Inpatient CHF treatment
- Health Care Associated Pneumonia
- Inpatient Hyperglycemia
- Symptoms, Effects and Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Transitions of Care
Learning Objectives:
Following completion of this educational program, participants should be able to:
Following completion of this educational program, participants should be able to:
- Explain basic facts and concepts of acute and chronic persistent pain.
- Describe various chronic persistent pain etiologies.
Recognize and discuss chronic persistent pain as a disease state with many challenges, and in need of chronic disease management - Apply evidence –based guidelines in evaluating and treating chronic persistent pain
- Assess safety and efficacy of opioid pain medications.
Apply appropriate safety measures using opioid pain medications
Practice appropriate “Health Professional Self Care” - Discuss common alternative and complementary therapies
Explain risk and benefits of various used therapies. - Recognize pain prevalence and misconceptions of pain in the elderly.
Describe various issues of pain and aging.
Discuss guidelines for evaluation and management of pain in the elderly. - Explain the migraine basics.
Describe the evaluation and management of migraine headache.
Apply evidence based management approach. - Differentiate “Myth from Reality” in Fibromyalgia (FM)
Diagnose FM
Apply multi modal evidence based treatment principles. - Discuss best practice towards physician buy in and recognize pitfalls in achieving physician buy in.
- Analyze guidelines in the treatment of ACS
Describe the different P2Y12s and their indications, as well as the evidence and key studies in their use - Discuss appropriate medications for the inpatient treatment of CHF
Determine appropriate medication titration or wean from treatmen.t
Explain appropriate treatment options for discharge planning and follow up. - Differentiate between CAP, HAP, VAP and HCAP
Differentiate risk factors, risk of morbidity and mortality between them.
Describe bundle guidelines for prevention of VAP - Analyze data concerning inpatient hyperglycemia morbidity and mortality
Discuss inpatient insulin treatment options - Explain symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Analyze outcomes data from Iron Deficiency Anemia
Dispense fears and treatment options of IV Iron treatment - Assess areas of opportunities in Transitions of Care, and review options towards corrections in areas of opportunity.
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.
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.
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.
Faculty
Siegfried O.F. Schmidt, MD, PhD, FAAFP
Professor of Family Medicine in the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine at the College of Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He is Medical Director for Shands Health Care and the College of Medicine, at Hampton Oaks Medical Plaza, Family Medicine Clinic. He is a faculty member in the UF Pain Research and Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE). Dr. Schmidt serves on various committees for the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, and Shands Health Care. He is Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He obtained a special competency Certification in “Controlled Substance Management”, by the ABIPP (American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians), May 2007.
Dr. Schmidt is part of many professional medical societies and received various high honors in his field, including being selected for Best Doctors in America consistently since 1996, and received the Best Teacher Award from the College of Medicine. Dr. Schmidt has authored multiple books, instructional videos, book chapters, and journal articles. He has participated in numerous grants and has delivered over 250 international, national, regional, and statewide presentations. Dr. Schmidt has been instrumental in creating the Pain Management Program within the UF Family Medicine Residency Program at Main Street. He is also a volunteer physician for Alachua County's We Care program and UF's Equal Access Clinic, providing care for indigent populations.
Clinical Interests
Chronic Disease Management, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Thyroid Problems and Osteoporosis, Chronic Pain Conditions, Osteoarthritis, Hematuria, Hematology, Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Migraine/Headache Disorders, Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Alternative.
Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM
Assistant Vice President & Medical Director
Baptist Health Medical Group, part of Baptist Health South Florida
Coral Gables, FL
Professor of Family Medicine in the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine at the College of Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He is Medical Director for Shands Health Care and the College of Medicine, at Hampton Oaks Medical Plaza, Family Medicine Clinic. He is a faculty member in the UF Pain Research and Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE). Dr. Schmidt serves on various committees for the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, and Shands Health Care. He is Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He obtained a special competency Certification in “Controlled Substance Management”, by the ABIPP (American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians), May 2007.
Dr. Schmidt is part of many professional medical societies and received various high honors in his field, including being selected for Best Doctors in America consistently since 1996, and received the Best Teacher Award from the College of Medicine. Dr. Schmidt has authored multiple books, instructional videos, book chapters, and journal articles. He has participated in numerous grants and has delivered over 250 international, national, regional, and statewide presentations. Dr. Schmidt has been instrumental in creating the Pain Management Program within the UF Family Medicine Residency Program at Main Street. He is also a volunteer physician for Alachua County's We Care program and UF's Equal Access Clinic, providing care for indigent populations.
Clinical Interests
Chronic Disease Management, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Thyroid Problems and Osteoporosis, Chronic Pain Conditions, Osteoarthritis, Hematuria, Hematology, Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Migraine/Headache Disorders, Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Alternative.
Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM
Assistant Vice President & Medical Director
Baptist Health Medical Group, part of Baptist Health South Florida
Coral Gables, FL
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 Credits™. Each physician 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) .
Canadian Physicians: This activity is eligible for Section 1 credits in the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program . Participants must log into MAINPORT to claim this activity.
US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.
Nurse Practitioners: can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as needed.
Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 12 | Seattle, Washington, US | - | 4:00pm |
| Sun Sep 13 | At Sea Cruising Lectures: 9:00 am - 12 Noon Lectures: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
- | - |
| Mon Sep 14 | Juneau, Alaska, US Lectures: 8:00 am - 12 Noon |
1:00pm | 10:00pm |
| Tue Sep 15 | Glacier Bay | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed Sep 16 | Sitka, Alaska, US | 7:00am | 3:30pm |
| Thu Sep 17 | Ketchikan, Alaska, US | 7:00am | 1:00pm |
| Fri Sep 18 | Victoria, British Columbia, CA Lectures: 8:00 am - 12 Noon |
6:00pm | 11:59pm |
| Sat Sep 19 | Seattle, Washington, US | 7:00am | - |
Ports of Call
Seattle, Washington (Embark and Debark) - The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is one of America's most vibrant cities. Stroll its bustling waterfront (including Pike Place Market), visit the Space Needle, and find a great coffee-shop to enjoy in this coffee-loving city (the home of Starbucks). One of America's tech centers (Amazon and Microsoft are both headquartered here), the city is abuzz with the interesting people attracted to the opportunities to be found there.
There is more than enough to see and do here to keep you busy for a day or two. If you have a little extra time, Seattle is a great place to visit.
Seattle, Washington (Embark) - The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is one of America's most vibrant cities. Stroll its bustling waterfront (including Pike Place Market), visit the Space Needle, and find a great coffee-shop to enjoy in this coffee-loving city (the home of Starbucks). One of America's tech centers (Amazon and Microsoft are both headquartered here), the city is abuzz with the interesting people attracted to the opportunities to be found there.
There is more than enough to see and do here to keep you busy for a day or two. If you have a little extra time, Seattle is a great place to visit.
Glacier Bay - If you didn't know any better, you'd think Glacier Bay ostentatious for the way it flaunts its ice.When a monumental chunk of ice splits off a glacier and thunders into the sea the impact shoots water hundreds of feet into the air. You hold your breath as you catch the moment on film. Then you wait for it all to happen again. And it does: Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world.
Juneau, Alaska - In Alaska's capital, you can pan for gold at Gold Creek and taste salmon baked on an alderwood fire, mush sleddogs, flightsee the Juneau Ice Field, and walk right up to the Mendenhall Glacier at the park. This charming small city also hosts an excellent zipline course. And for the less adventurous, the Red Dog Saloon is near the dock.
Ketchikan, Alaska - Immerse yourself in Tlingit Indian culture as you view the world's largest collection of totem poles; kayak the colorful waterfront.
Port tips from our blog
Seattle, Washington - The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is one of America's most vibrant cities. Stroll its bustling waterfront (including Pike Place Market), visit the Space Needle, and find a great coffee-shop to enjoy in this coffee-loving city (the home of Starbucks). One of America's tech centers (Amazon and Microsoft are both headquartered here), the city is abuzz with the interesting people attracted to the opportunities to be found there.
Sitka, Alaska - Step back to the days of Russian Alaska as you watch lively performances of the New Archangel Dancers and view holy paintings of the Czarists' days.
Victoria, British Columbia - Stroll through the charming downtown of this very British city, with its double-decker buses, turreted castles, fine British woolens, tea and china. Or, just outside the city, visit the lush flora and fauna of Butchart Gardens.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
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.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CEI 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.
Cruise Pricing
Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment
STATEROOMS DETAILS
PRICING
PER PERSON
PER PERSON
Neptune Suite (SA) - Floor-to-ceiling window/sliding glass door leading to your personal veranda, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, a large sitting area, dressing room, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, no-host mini-bar and walk-in closet. Deluxe Suites include all the Superior Suite amenities, plus complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise, complimentary champagne and bottled water provided in suite upon embarkation, premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers, gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night, hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request, binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise, cocktail party with ship officers, priority boarding for tender ports of call, special disembarkation service, priority dining and seating requests, and exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Veranda Suite or Penthouse Veranda Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax,
socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the
day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. 488-700 sq. ft. with veranda Call
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Neptune Suite (SC)- Floor-to-ceiling window/sliding glass door leading to your
personal veranda, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, a large sitting area, dressing room, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, no-host mini-bar and walk-in closet. Deluxe Suites include all the Superior Suite amenities, plus complimentary laundry,
pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise, complimentary champagne and bottled water provided in suite upon embarkation, premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers, gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres
for the first formal night, hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request, binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise, cocktail party with ship officers, priority boarding for tender ports of call, special disembarkation service, priority
dining and seating requests, and exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only.
A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Veranda Suite or Penthouse Veranda Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge.
The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
488-700 sq. ft. with veranda
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Signature Suite (SS)- Floor-to-ceiling window/sliding glass door leading to your personal veranda, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area,
private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person. Suites also include a variety of firm, medium and soft pillows, no-host mini-bar for easy entertaining, personalized cruise stationery, over-sized bath towels, one-touch telephone concierge service,
fresh flowers, and a complimentary DVD library. 398 sq. ft. with veranda
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OceanView Stateroom with Veranda (VA)
-Floor-to-ceiling window/sliding glass door leading to your personal veranda, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath and shower, sitting area, no-host mini-bar, floor-to-ceiling windows. Includes all the stateroom amenities,
plus signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens, luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerhead,
5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service
and nightly turndown service.
284-398 sq. ft. with veranda
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OceanView Stateroom with Veranda (VC)- Floor-to-ceiling window/sliding glass
door leading to your personal veranda, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath and shower, sitting area, no-host mini-bar, floor-to-ceiling windows. Includes all the stateroom amenities, plus signature
Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens, luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerhead,
5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service
and nightly turndown service. 284-398 sq. ft. with veranda
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OceanView Stateroom with Veranda (VD)
-Floor-to-ceiling window/sliding glass door leading to your personal veranda, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath and shower, sitting area, no-host mini-bar, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Includes all the stateroom amenities, plus signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens, luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage,
100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerhead, 5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit
on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.284-398 sq. ft. with veranda
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OceanView Stateroom (C)-Picture window, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower, luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens, deluxe waffle weave
and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other
bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. 185-197 sq. ft.
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OceanView Stateroom (D)- Picture window, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower, luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens, deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage,
100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV
and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. 185-197 sq. ft.
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OceanView Stateroom (E)- Picture window, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower, luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens, deluxe waffle weave and terry
cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure,
complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. 185-197 sq. ft.
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Inside Stateroom (K)- 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower, luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens, deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage,
100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV
and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. 143-207 sq. ft.
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Prices are Per Person, Double Occupancy, Subject to change
3rd/4th in Stateroom - Call for Pricing
Taxes & Fees $452.99 per person
Deposit $350 per person
Cancellation Policies vary by cruise line, destination and sailing date.
Please check with one of our cruise consultant for policies applicable to this cruise
3rd/4th in Stateroom - Call for Pricing
Taxes & Fees $452.99 per person
Deposit $350 per person
Cancellation Policies vary by cruise line, destination and sailing date.
Please check with one of our cruise consultant for policies applicable to this cruise
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Although subject to change at any time, the listed prices are generally available up to about 90 days before sailing; at that time they convert to typically higher, market rates. Rates offered directly by the cruise line and quoted by our agents are also subject to change at any time, can be withdrawn at any time and are capacity controlled.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please review the policy applicable to this cruise with our staff. We strongly recommend Travel Insurance to cover the unexpected.
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: Cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge depending on the price of crude oil.
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.
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.
TravelSafe.comPlease visit TravelSafe.com for travel insurance information.
Cruise Line cancellation policies are strictly enforced. For that reason, we urge all of our travelers to carefully consider whether travel insurance is a good value for them.
Certainly, if you have reason to think that "something might come up" that might force you to cancel, travel insurance is worth the cost of the premium. Examples we've seen in the past include ill or frail family members and changes in employment causing relocation.
If travel insurance is the right choice for you, we recommend TravelSafe. To visit their site and explore your options click here or on the link above. The cruise lines also offer travel insurance and we'd be happy to help you go that route if you'd prefer.