March 16th, 8:00am–12 Noon Topics in Geriatrics - Dr. David Levine
C. difficile muy difficile
Differentiating Dementia
Get Smart about Diabetes in the Geriatric Patient
10 Commandments of Medical Ethics
March 17th, 8:00am–12 Noon Primary Care - Dr. David Weiland
Communicating Advance Care Planning with Patients & Families
Pain Management in the Age of Diversion
Improving Clinician Communication Across the Continuum
Compassion Fatigue & Resiliency Strategies
March 18th, 8:00am–12 Noon Family Medicine - Dr. Paul Lewis
COPD update: It's more than a cough
Utilize contemporary management principles in COPD
Heart Failure Guideline Update & Optimizing Our Standards of Care
Describe the updated ACC AHF guidelines- Apply appropriate goal-directed medical therapy in HF patient care
Dermatologic diseases of aging skin for nondermatologic practitioners
Identify and apply treatment principles for common non-cancerous skin and nail disorders in the older patient
2023 Hypertension Guidelines and Controversies
Recognize the principles of and the evidence for pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of the hypertensive patient
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
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.
David Weiland, Jr., MD
Dr. David Weiland is Board Certified in Internal Medicine & currently works with Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care. He is also working as the Director of Palliative Care at Advent Hospital in North Pinellas County. He has significant administrative and quality experience as Chief Medical Officer at HCA/Largo Medical Center for 5 years. He also served as the VPMA of Bayfront Medical Center for four years.
Dr. Weiland was Medical Director of Suncoast Hospice, where he oversaw quality, community outreach and developed inpatient hospice units and hospital-based palliative care teams. In addition, Dr. Weiland has served as Family Practice Faculty for the University of South Florida. He was board certified in Internal Medicine as well as Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Dr. Weiland has served on numerous community boards including current Chairman of the Pinellas EMS Advisory Committee and the Pinellas County Commission Pill Mill Task Force dealing with illicit pain medication prescribing. He was the past president of the Pinellas County Medical Association and continues to take an active role in PCMA and FMA activities.
He lectures and presents clinical presentations nationally for the AAFP, including a diverse array of palliative and primary care topics including The Physiological Benefits of Humor, Medical Ethics, Depression, Alzheimer's Disease, Palliative Pain Management, Quality and Patient safety issues as well as conducts workshops on patient-centered communication to enhance the patient care experience.
Paul Lewis, MD, FAAFP, CPE, CPHIMSS, ABPM- CI
Director of Evidenced Based Medicine
BayCare Health System, Clearwater, Florida;
Chairperson, BayCare Health System Continuing Medical Education
Clearwater, Florida;
Past Program Director USF Family Medicine Residency; Assistant Professor Department of Family Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine Tampa, Florida
After medical school Dr. Lewis joined the U.S. Air Force, completed a transitional internship and spent the next four years at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska, where he worked in Aviation Medicine as a Flight Surgeon. He had many positive experiences, ranging from medical care of the pilots and their families to traveling the globe in support of military operations to flying in F-16 fighters.
He then returned to his native Florida as one of six members of the inaugural class of the USF-MPM Family Medicine Residency program in 1998, serving as Chief Resident from 2000-2001. Dr. Lewis joined the faculty after graduation and held the position of Medical Director from 2007 until 2012. During his tenure as Medical Director he led the Turley Family Health Center team in achieving NCQA certification as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home. This recognition in 2011 was the 1st Residency Practice Site in the State of Florida to achieve certification. He was also one of the lead Physician Informaticists in the Baycare Health System during the implementation of its inpatient electronic medical record and chaired the Internal Medicine and Critical Care Committees. Additionally, he received the Certified Physician Executive designation in 2013 from the American College of Physician Executives
He has a passion for clinical medicine and has for several years in a row been listed in the Best Doctors in America database as elected by his peers. His clinical interests include informatics, inpatient medicine, geriatrics and dermatology.
In his spare time, he enjoys camping and spending time with his wife and two young daughters. He loves water sports, scuba diving and the local beaches.
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.
Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 12 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).
US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.
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.
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.
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.
Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 12 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.
ITINERARY
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Wed Mar 15
St. Petersburg, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
Your educational journey at sea begins not when you step aboard the ship, but when you arrive in St. Petersburg, Florida. While many see an embarkation city as a mere logistical starting point, we encourage you to view “St. Pete” as the first, restorative chapter of your well-deserved vacation. Arriving a day or two early transforms a travel day into a seamless transition, allowing you to decompress from your demanding professional life and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Florida’s “Sunshine City.”
The city’s heart beats in its vibrant downtown district, a walkable waterfront paradise ideally situated on Tampa Bay. This is where you’ll want to stay, placing you minutes from the cruise terminal and at the center of a thriving arts and culinary scene. After a smooth transfer from either Tampa International (TPA) or St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) airport, settle in and let the relaxed, sophisticated energy of the city envelop you.
**Your Pre-Cruise Itinerary: A Suggestion for Discovery**
**Day 1: Coastal Immersion & Culinary Delights**
After checking into your hotel, begin your decompression with a leisurely stroll along the waterfront. Your destination is the magnificent St. Pete Pier, a 26-acre marvel of public space that extends gracefully into the bay. This is far more than a simple walkway; it’s a destination in itself. Browse the wares of local artisans at the Marketplace, find a comfortable Adirondack chair and simply watch the sailboats drift by, or admire the breathtaking, 40-foot-tall “Bending Arc” public art installation. As you walk toward the Pier’s end, the panoramic views of the city skyline and the shimmering bay are simply spectacular. It’s the perfect antidote to a day of travel and a gentle re-entry into a vacation mindset.
As evening approaches, St. Pete’s culinary landscape comes alive. For an elegant experience, the restaurants along Beach Drive offer sophisticated menus with stunning waterfront views. Alternatively, venture a few blocks inland to Central Avenue, the city’s dynamic main artery. Here, you’ll find a staggering array of options, from award-winning contemporary American and Italian restaurants to lively Asian street fare and authentic Cuban cantinas. The area is also the hub of a nationally recognized craft beer scene, with numerous independent breweries offering a taste of local flavor.
**Day 2: World-Class Art & Effortless Embarkation**
Awake refreshed and ready for a morning of cultural enrichment. St. Petersburg is home to a collection of museums that rival those in much larger cities, all conveniently located downtown. The undisputed crown jewel is The Dalí Museum, which houses the largest collection of Salvador Dalí’s work outside of Europe. The building itself is a masterpiece of architecture, and the surreal, thought-provoking works within provide a fascinating escape from the everyday. It’s an experience that engages the intellect and the imagination—a perfect activity for a sharp, curious mind.
Just a short distance away, you can discover the luminous works of Dale Chihuly at the Chihuly Collection, presented by the Morean Arts Center. Witnessing these intricate, large-scale glass sculptures is an unforgettable experience of color, light, and form. For a broader perspective, the Museum of Fine Arts offers a superb collection spanning centuries and cultures.
After your museum visit, take an hour to wander through the Central Arts District, famous for its incredible street art. The vibrant, building-sized murals have turned the city into an open-air gallery. Grab a casual lunch at a local café before making your way back to your hotel. Because you’ve given yourself this time, the final step of your pre-cruise stay is entirely stress-free. A short, simple transfer to the nearby Port St. Pete is all that stands between you and your ship. You will board not with the frazzled energy of a rushed traveler, but with the calm and enriched spirit of someone whose vacation has already begun.
The Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club
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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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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