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Primary Care Update: Women's Health, Geriatrics, Sports Medicine and Pain Management

4-Night Vacation CME in St. Petersburg, Florida
Round-trip Downtown St. Petersburg, FL
March 20 - 24, 2022

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<em>Hampton Inn & Suites, Downtown St. Petersburg, FL</em>
Hampton Inn & Suites, Downtown St. Petersburg, FL

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
16 ACPE Credits
16.0 Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

$995.00 for Physicians, Psychiatrists, Pharmacists, & Attorneys
$750.00 for Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners
$595.00 for Nurses, Students & Others

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists

PROGRAM PURPOSE

Sunday, March 20, 2022
  • Welcome Reception
Monday, March 21, 2022
  • Geriatrics
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
  • Women's Health
    • PCOS
    • PCOS Look-Alikes
    • Additional Topics TBA
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
  • CME Meeting
Thursday, March 24, 2022
  • CME Meeting

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

David A. LeVine, MD, CMD

David A. LeVine, MD, CMD
Dr. David LeVine is board-certified in Family Medicine with Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is Chief Medical Officer of Menorah Life in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been Medical Director at Menorah Life’s Marion and Joseph Samson 180 bed skilled nursing facility for the past 35 years. He has served as Medical Director at Arden Courts of Seminole (ALF specializing in memory care). He has served as Medical Director of the Geriatric Assessment Program (for early dementia detection) in St. Petersburg.

He was awarded nationally as Medical Director of the Year by AMDA- Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine 2016. On November 5, 2022, he received the Quality Champion Award from Florida Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine for dedication, leadership, engagement, and innovation.

He is currently in private practice with MDVIP. He is a nationally recognized “Five-Year Castle Connolly Top Doctor” and has been featured in Tampa Bay Metro Magazine. He received the 2014 Humanitarian Award from the Association of Jewish Aging Services.

Dr. LeVine has served as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and a Clinical Associate Professor of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been the clinical preceptor of the geriatric rotation at three different residency programs in St. Petersburg, Florida for over 20 years. He continues to lecture locally and nationally and for University at Sea.

He currently lives in Seminole, Florida with his wife, Janice. He has four adult children.
What Participants Are Saying:
Both Dr. Dall and Dr. LeVine were excellent, knowledgeable lecturers with plenty of useful information that will help me to care for myself, my family, and my patients. I appreciated their willingness to offer more information when requested. Overall, it was an excellent educational experience. Thank you very much for this great program.

Frank B. Marsalisi, MD, FACOG

Frank B. Marsalisi, MD, FACOG

Director of Gynecology
Bayfront OB/GYN Residency Program
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
Orlando Health Inc.

Dr. Frank Marsalisi is the Director of Gynecology  at the Bayfront OB/Gyn Residency Program , Bayfront Health St. Petersburg -Orlando Health Inc.. Originally from New York, he preceded his medical degree from Michigan State University with two years of research with publication in Hypersensitivity Diseases at USV Pharmaceutical and the Upjohn Company. 

After completing his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency as Chief resident at the University of South Florida, he went on to fulfill his four-year commitment with the National Health Service Corp as Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Ruskin Migrant and Community Health Center in Ruskin, Florida. While at Ruskin, he was made a Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida and received the U.S. Public Health Service Regional Health Administrator's Award.

Throughout his residency training and postgraduate career, Dr. Marsalisi has been the recipient of many prestigious university and national teaching awards, including the University of South Florida's Distinguished Professor Award and the John Turlich Medical Student Teaching Award, the Council on Resident Education in Ob/Gyn National Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, and many Bayfront Health Teaching Faculty of the Year awards.

He has been honored as being one of the "Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists in America" by the Consumer Research Council of America, and in 2017 he was recognized by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd to be among the"Leading Physicians of the World"

He is a medical community leader serving on the Board of his county medical association and is a delegate to the Florida Medical Association. He has been a speaker on women's health issues for the University at Sea since 2012.

TBA

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 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA

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.

 

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses:  Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 16 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 TM 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.

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

 

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit reporting agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Prescribed credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of certified credits, and Elective credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of non-certified credits.

Members of the CFPC may claim up to 50 credits per five-year cycle from Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credits. Any additional credits are eligible as non-certified credits.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education


Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 16 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

ITINERARY

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Sun Mar 20 Downtown St. Petersburg, FL - -
Mon Mar 21 - -

PORTS OF CALL

Downtown St. Petersburg, FL

Welcome to St. Petersburg, Florida—the vibrant, sun-drenched city that serves as the perfect prelude to your journey at sea. Your vacation should begin the moment you land, not just when you step aboard the ship. We strongly encourage you to arrive a day or two early to decompress, explore, and immerse yourself in a city that masterfully blends world-class culture with relaxed, waterfront living. Think of it not as a logistical necessity, but as the first, enriching chapter of your well-deserved escape.

**Why Arrive Early in the “Sunshine City”?**

Beginning your cruise from Downtown St. Petersburg offers a unique advantage. Unlike sprawling industrial ports, your departure point is in the very heart of a cultural hub. Arriving early eliminates the stress of same-day travel, buffering against potential flight delays and allowing you to acclimate to the gentle pace of Florida’s Gulf Coast. More importantly, it provides an opportunity to engage with a destination celebrated for its art, innovation, and stunning natural beauty—a perfect mental reset before the stimulating voyage that awaits you at sea.

**Seamless Arrival & A Suggested Pre-Cruise Itinerary**

Getting here is straightforward. You’ll likely fly into either Tampa International Airport (TPA), a major hub about a 30-minute drive away, or the smaller, convenient St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), just 20 minutes from downtown. Ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental cars are all readily available. Once you arrive, the city’s compact, walkable downtown makes exploring a breeze.

**Day 1: Waterfront Immersion and Culinary Delights**

After checking into your hotel—downtown offers everything from chic boutiques to trusted brands, many with spectacular bay views—allow the sea breeze to guide you toward the waterfront. Your first destination should be the magnificent St. Pete Pier. This is not merely a wooden walkway but a 26-acre district unto itself. Stroll or take the tram out to its end, passing lush green spaces, the Discovery Center, and the iconic “Bending Arc” net sculpture by Janet Echelman. At the Pier’s terminus, enjoy a panoramic view of the Tampa Bay and the city skyline from the rooftop tiki bar, Pier Teaki. It’s the ideal setting to transition into vacation mode.

For dinner, the choice is simple: Beach Drive. This elegant, tree-lined boulevard is St. Petersburg’s culinary epicenter. Here, you’ll find a sophisticated collection of restaurants with sprawling patios perfect for al fresco dining. Whether your palate craves fresh-caught grouper, authentic Italian, or contemporary American cuisine, you’ll find it here, all while enjoying a vibrant, yet relaxed, atmosphere.

**Day 2: A Masterclass in Art and Culture**

Dedicate your full pre-cruise day to what makes St. Pete a global arts destination. Begin your morning at The Dalí Museum, an architectural marvel in its own right. Home to the most comprehensive collection of Salvador Dalí’s work outside of Europe, the museum offers a fascinating journey into the mind of a genius. The experience is both intellectually stimulating and visually breathtaking, from the grand masterworks to the whimsical sculptures in the Avant-garden—a cultural touchstone for any visitor who appreciates precision and creativity.

For lunch, venture a few blocks over to the Central Arts District. This eclectic neighborhood is brimming with independent cafes, craft breweries, and casual eateries. Afterward, continue your artistic exploration at the Chihuly Collection, presented by the Morean Arts Center. Witness the stunning, large-scale glass installations of Dale Chihuly, housed in a gallery specifically designed to showcase their vibrant color and intricate forms. This immersive experience is pure visual joy.

In the afternoon, simply wander. St. Petersburg is a veritable outdoor gallery, famous for its hundreds of vibrant street art murals. A self-guided tour through the city’s alleys and building facades reveals a dynamic, ever-changing canvas that captures the creative spirit of the community.

**Embarkation Day: A Relaxed Transition**

On the morning of your departure, there’s no rush. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at a local café. If it’s a Saturday, you might even catch the beloved Saturday Morning Market, a bustling showcase of local produce, artisanal foods, and crafts. When it’s time to head to the port, you’ll appreciate your foresight. The Port of St. Petersburg is conveniently located right on the downtown waterfront, just minutes from your hotel. The transition from city explorer to sea voyager is effortless, allowing you to board your vessel feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready for the journey ahead.

By investing an extra day or two in St. Petersburg, you transform a simple point of departure into a destination that enriches, relaxes, and perfectly sets the stage for your cruise.

Hampton Inn & Suites, Downtown St. Petersburg, FL

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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COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We Will Match or Beat the Cruise Line’s Fares and Promotional Offers. * Prices displayed below cover the entire cruise and include meals,
nightly entertainment, resort features and all taxes.
STATEROOM DETAILS
PRICING PER PERSON

A deposit of 0.00 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.

COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We will match any price currently offered by the cruise line; this promise includes their short-term, promotional rates. As a value-added organizer of meetings at sea, however, we do not seek to compete with 'cruise discounters,' 'travel clubs,' or 'distressed inventory' sales operations.
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Because this sailing is departing soon, no fares are displayed above; Call us to request a quote of current, market-rate fares. Those fares, the same as offered directly by the cruise line, are subject to change at any time until held with a deposit or full payment of the fare. Market rates are capacity and revenue controlled, do fluctuate, and can be withdrawn without notice.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: We recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment from unexpected, late cancellations.
Cruise Cancellation Policy:Late Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please congirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.

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Allianz Travel Insurance plans can give you flexibility and support when your trip doesn’t go quite as planned. From unexpected flight issues to covered trip cancellations, travel emergencies, and more, travel insurance can help you manage unforeseen events that may impact your trip—giving you peace of mind from the moment you book your trip through your return home.

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Why Protect your Trip?

Whether you’re planning your next trip or you recently booked one, travel insurance can help smooth over many unexpected travel glitches—while putting your mind at ease, knowing you’re off the hook for covered expenses that could arise from them.

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can provide you benefits and professional support when a covered situation comes up before or during your trip. The following examples may qualify for benefits:

  • Cancelling your trip after unexpectedly becoming too sick to travel
  • Taking care of a sick or injured traveling companion
  • Having to end your trip early due to a family emergency
  • Dealing with a flight delay or cancellation
  • Needing to buy personal items if your luggage is lost or stolen
  • Missing your cruise departure after a covered flight delay

You also can contact our travel protection partner Allianz Global Assistance’s 24/7, award-winning customer service for on-the-go assistance with issues like a medical emergency, replacing your lost passport, or making reservations around the world. To be eligible for a time-sensitive waiver of pre-existing medical condition exclusions, purchase your travel insurance plan within 14 days of initial trip deposit (other purchase requirements and conditions apply). Specific plan benefits may vary. Please review your plan details for more information.

What Can Travel Insurance Help Protect?

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can protect you before and during your trip—keeping you, your loved ones, and your travel budget safer. Benefits vary by plan, and these are brief descriptions. Please read your plan documents for details.

TRIP CANCELLATION

Reimburses your prepaid, non-refundable travel expenses if you need to cancel your trip due to a covered reason, such as you, a family member, or traveling companion experiencing a covered illness or injury. Examples include:

  • A doctor says you or a traveling companion is too sick to fly
  • Your parent or child requires hospitalization
  • You need to attend the birth of a family member’s child
  • You have a traffic accident (not breakdown) on the way to the airport
  • A storm shuts down your airport for 24 hours or more

TRIP INTERRUPTION

Reimburses your unused, non-refundable travel expenses and increased transportation costs during your trip if you have to return home early due to a covered reason, for instance when a family member has a qualifying medical emergency and needs your care. Examples include:

  • You have a covered illness or injury and a doctor says you must return home
  • A family member has a qualifying injury and needs your care
  • A covered emergency, like a fire or flood, makes your home uninhabitable

TRAVEL DELAY

If you have a covered delay while traveling, travel insurance can reimburse you for meals, accommodations, and transportation expenses when your trip is delayed for a minimum number of consecutive hours for a covered reason. Minimum number of hours varies by plan.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE

Reimburses your expenses related to covered medical and dental emergencies* that might occur on your trip. This benefit can be especially helpful if you have a covered emergency outside the United States, as most health insurance policies won’t cover you outside the country. Examples include:

  • You slip and break your ankle while sightseeing
  • You get food poisoning while sampling the local cuisine
  • You lose a filling and need immediate dental treatment*

*A sublimit and maximum apply for this benefit. Check your plan documents for details.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Arranges and pays for medically necessary transportation following a covered injury or illness to the nearest appropriate medical facility to receive care and get you home after treatment.

BAGGAGE LOSS, DAMAGE, or THEFT

Reimburses the replacement of your lost, damaged, or stolen luggage and personal items while traveling.

BAGGAGE DELAY

Reimburses essential items purchased during your trip if your baggage is delayed for a minimum number of hours (varies by plan).

CHANGE FEE

Reimburses fees if you need to change your flight itinerary due to a covered reason.

24-HOUR ASSISTANCE

Provides around-the-clock support during your trip. Allianz Global Assistance’s staff of multilingual problem solvers can help you with medical, legal, and travel-related emergencies whenever they happen. Medical assistance may include, but is not limited to:

  • Medical triage with referrals to local prescreened medical providers
  • Ongoing medical monitoring
  • Payment guarantee
  • Emergency medical transportation

Additional services for travel-related emergencies can help with:

  • Missed connecting flights
  • Lost/stolen travel documents
  • Pre-trip information
  • Prescription replacements
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Our Promise to You

When you purchase any Allianz Travel Insurance plan, you automatically get 15 days (or more, depending on your state of residence) to review your policy documents. Within that period, you can cancel your plan for a full refund if you’re not satisfied, as long as you haven’t filed a claim or departed on your trip.

Need Help Along the Way?

Contact Allianz Global Assistance’s award-winning team of travel experts. Call anytime for assistance navigating travel mishaps overseas or in the U.S.—or help with everything from reporting lost baggage to locating emergency medical treatment. They can also help you replace passports, refer you to legal assistance, secure cash from home in case of emergency, and guarantee payment when you need to be admitted to a hospital, in some instances.

Contact Allianz Global Assistance

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1-800-284-8300 (within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
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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.

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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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