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Emergency Medicine Residency Founding Program Director
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Florida State University College of Medicine Emergency Medicine Residency
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Residency:Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania: 1 year internal medicine, three years emergency medicine (1990)
Medical School: University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida (1986)
College: United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado (1982)
Experience: US Air Force Active duty 1978-1982, 1990-1999. Program Director for the Air Force for the Joint Military Medical Centers Emergency Medicine Residency in San Antonio, 1990-1995.
Department Director and Flight Commander. Emergency Medicine, 6th Medical Group, MacDill AFB, 1995-1999.
Medical Director of Adult Emergency Care Center at Tampa General Hospital 1999-2007.
Founding Program Director of the University of South Florida Emergency Medicine Residency at Tampa General Hospital, 2001-2017.
Charter member of INDUS-EM group to bring emergency medicine residency training to India, 2005-2016.
Dr. O'Keefe has published multiple chapters in many major EM textbooks and is a long-time speaker for ACEP and other groups.
Areas of Interest: Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, Resident Education, Eye emergencies, International emergency medicine, home schooling.
Hobbies: Long distance road biking, tennis, baseball (go Red Sox!), music (plays bari sax in a blues/ rock band), snow skiing, weight training, wood working, world history.

Professor of Medicine; Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU
Staff Physician, Medicine and Geriatrics Institute, Cleveland Clinic
Director, Center for Technology-Enhanced Knowledge and Instruction (cTEKI), Cleveland Clinic
Jones Day Endowed Chair in Medical Education, Cleveland Clinic
Adjunct Faculty, College of Education and Human Services, Cleveland State University
This was one of the best conferences I've ever attended. Both speakers were highly engaging.
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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. |
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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). |
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Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 14 contact hours. Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM as needed. Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities. |
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Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 14 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. |
| DATE | PORT OF CALL | ARRIVE | DEPART |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu May 26 | Venice, Italy Note: Lectures: 2 Hours Pre-Prep * |
- | 7:00 pm |
| Fri May 27 | Split, Croatia Lectures: 8-10 am* |
10:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Sat May 28 | Kotor, Montenegro | 7:00 am | 5:30 pm |
| Sun May 29 | Taranto, Italy Lectures: 8-10 am* |
10:00 am | 7:30 pm |
| Mon May 30 | At Sea - Cruising Lectures: 8-12 Noon; 1-5 pm* |
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| Tue May 31 | Naples, Italy | 7:00 am | 6:30 pm |
| Wed Jun 01 | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | 7:00 am | 7:00 pm |
| Thu Jun 02 | La Spezia, Italy | 7:00 am | 7:00 pm |
| Fri Jun 03 | Toulon, France | 8:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| Sat Jun 04 | Barcelona, Spain | 6:00 am | - |
| *Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ. | |||

Venice, Italy
Split, Croatia
Kotor, Montenegro
Taranto, Italy
At Sea - Cruising
Naples, Italy

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

La Spezia, Italy


Toulon, France
Barcelona, Spain

While your cruise may have concluded, disembarking in Barcelona offers a rare opportunity to transition from a passenger to a true explorer. We strongly advise against rushing directly to El Prat Airport. Barcelona is not merely a logistical hub; it is one of Europe’s most visually and culturally distinct cities, defined by fierce Catalan identity, architectural daring, and a culinary scene that rivals any in the world. Extending your stay by two or three days allows you to decompress and engage with the city on your own terms, free from the ship's schedule.
To help you navigate this sprawling metropolis efficiently, we have curated a post-cruise itinerary that balances the absolute must-sees with the atmospheric wandering that makes Barcelona so special.
**Day 1: The Gothic Core & Picasso**
After transferring from the port to your hotel—we recommend the Eixample district for Art Nouveau elegance or the Gothic Quarter for historic immersion—start where the city began: the Barri Gòtic. This is a neighborhood best explored without a map. Wander the labyrinth of medieval streets, eventually finding the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia (La Seu). Unlike the famous Sagrada Família, this is a classic Gothic masterpiece with a stunning cloister inhabited by 13 white geese.
In the afternoon, cross Via Laietana into the El Born district. This area feels more bohemian and houses the Picasso Museum. Housed across five medieval stone palaces, the museum focuses heavily on Picasso’s formative years, offering context to his genius that you won't find elsewhere. For dinner, embrace the local rhythm. Dinner is late here (9:00 PM or later). Spend the evening hopping between tapas bars in El Born or Barceloneta. Look for *pintxos* bars (Basque-style tapas on bread), where you help yourself and pay based on the number of toothpicks left on your plate.

**Day 2: The Architecture of Antoni Gaudí**
Barcelona is synonymous with Antoni Gaudí, and seeing his work requires strategy. His unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Família, is the city's most visited site. **Critical Advice:** You must book tickets online weeks in advance for a specific entry time. Walk-up tickets are virtually non-existent. The interior, a forest of stone columns bathed in light from stained glass, is a spiritual and architectural marvel that justifies the hype.
Afterward, head to Passeig de Gràcia. This broad boulevard is home to high-end shopping and two more Gaudí icons: Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera). Even if you do not tour the interiors, the exteriors are essential viewing. If you have the energy, end your day at Park Güell. Located further uptown, this garden complex offers whimsical mosaics and sweeping views of the city and sea. Like the basilica, advance booking here is mandatory to enter the Monumental Zone.
**Day 3: Montjuïc Art or Mountain Retreats**
If you have a third day, choose your own adventure. For art and views, take the funicular up Montjuïc Hill. Here you will find the Fundació Joan Miró and the palatial Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC), which holds an incredible collection of Romanesque frescoes. The views from the museum steps at sunset are spectacular.

Alternatively, for a complete change of pace, take the train from Plaça d'Espanya to Montserrat (approx. 1 hour). This Benedictine monk mountain retreat, nestled in serrated rock formations, offers superb hiking and the chance to see the Black Madonna. It is a profound contrast to the bustle of the city.
**Logistics & Departure**
**From Ship to City:** The cruise terminals at Moll Adossat are about 2km from the bottom of La Rambla. Walking with luggage is not recommended due to the bridge length and heat. A taxi is the most direct option (approx. €30-€40 to the center). The 'Cruise Bus' (Portbus) is a budget-friendly shuttle that drops you at the Columbus Monument, where you can catch a taxi or metro.
**Getting Around:** Barcelona is very walkable, but the Metro is clean, safe, and efficient for longer distances. Be aware that pickpocketing is a genuine issue in tourist hubs (La Rambla, Metro stations); keep wallets in front pockets and bags zipped.
**To the Airport:** When departing, the Aerobus is an excellent service running from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 every 5-10 minutes. Taxis are also plentiful and offer a fixed rate or metered fare depending on luggage.







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Port Charges, Taxes & Fees of 415.19 are not included in the per person fares displayed above.
A deposit of 450.00 per person is due to reserve your stateroom.
3rd/4th in Stateroom - Please call to secure the best possible pricing
Cruise pricing is presented per person, based double occupancy of the stateroom, following industry practice. Pricing presented above is listed accordingly to allow easy comparison for the stateroom categories displayed. Our agents always provide 'total cost' pricing disclosing all particulars before you make any commitment.
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Calle Larga XXII Marzo, 2398, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
This four-star hotel enjoys a strategic position, nestled in the heart of Venice close to St. Mark’s Square and La Fenice theater. Being partly a 14th Century palace in the unique Venetian style, the Hotel Saturnia & International Venezia offers a unique atmosphere. Tradition, quality and high-level service make this hotel one of the most charming places in Venice; enriched by its historic setting and elegant, exquisite furnishings. Owned and run by the Serandrei family since 1908, the Saturnia & International is an exclusive family-run hotel that represents a magnificent evocation of the past combined with the contemporary amenities of modern life.
https://www.hotelsaturnia.it/
P.za San Marco, 2159, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Avant-garde in outlook and design, The St. Regis Venice merges striking, modern interiors with its historic provenance as the best address in the city. Flanked by the Grand Canal with views across iconic landmarks, the hotel has stood in this privileged position for over a century and a half. Behind the hotel, luxury boutiques and contemporary art galleries lead the visitor to Teatro La Fenice and the treasures of Piazza San Marco, just four minutes away.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/vcexr-the-st-regis-venice/overview/
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Carrer del Rec Comtal, 19, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Conveniently set in the center of Barcelona, this trendy hotel is the perfect home base for any traveler looking to see as many sights as possible. While the Hotel REC is well within walking distance to numerous attractions, it’s also nearby both a train station and a bus stop just in case you’re looking to visit an attraction nearer to the edge of the city.
https://www.hotelrecbarcelona.com/en
C/ Nou de la Rambla, 174, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Off the beaten track but an easy walk to the city, mountain or sea, Hotel Brummell encourages guests to either explore Barcelona or stay in at their leisure. This chic, contemporary hotel is set in a restored 1870s building in the Poble Sec neighborhood and is conveniently located near the iconic Sagrada Família church.
https://hotelbrummell.brummellprojects.com/
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