PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
Faculty
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)
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.
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
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.
Jeremy Jackson, MD
Associate Professor
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.
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 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
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 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).
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 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.
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 14 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.
ITINERARY
DATE
PORT OF CALL
ARRIVE
DEPART
Sun Feb 16
New Orleans, LA
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4:00 pm
Mon Feb 17
At Sea - Cruising
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-
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
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Sun Feb 23
New Orleans, LA
7:00 am
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PORTS OF CALL
New Orleans, LA - New Orleans is a city that knows how to have fun. Whether you take time to savor authentic Creole cuisine, browse through quaint antique shops in the French Quarter, or take a tour through historic mansions that date back over a century, you're sure to find dozens of other things to delight you in this happy, high-spirited city that pulses with the beat of Dixieland jazz. And don't forget to take a ride on one of the city's picturesque trolley cars.
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
Cozumel, Mexico - With its lively tropical reefs, crystal-clear waters and ancient ruins, Cozumel is ripe for one-of-a-kind adventures. Cruise to Cozumel and head to Chankanaab National Park, where you can snorkel among the colorful reefs and schools of tropical fish that give this island its premier diving status. Or travel back in time on an adventure through the towering Maya ruins of Tulum. When you’re done exploring, unwind with a beachside massage at Playa Mia. From culture savoring to soaking up sunshine, you’ll find a world of adventure waiting for you in Cozumel.
Roatan, Honduras - The island of Roatan is known for its glittering bays and colorful coral reefs perfect for outdoor adventures like snorkeling and scuba diving. Discover your inner pirate in Roatan, where you can taste local rum, swim among starfish at Starfish Alley, or sample fresh seafood at local restaurants.
The 40-mile-long island borders the second-longest barrier reef on the globe, which attracts many divers each year. Go horseback riding at Little French Cay or unwind in paradise at West Bay. Don’t forget to try conch fritters and rum cake during your visit.
Harvest Caye, Belize - Belize is ideal for eco-tourism. With diverse ecology consisting of jungles, rainforests, swamps, coral reefs and so on, you will find solace and adventure in Harvest Caye's stunning landscape
Costa Maya, Mexico - Exploring the dense tropical vegetation and wide sandy bays of the Costa Maya, it's easy to imagine the days when sacrifice and slavery, rite and ritual were rampant in the Mayan culture. Even today, the countless ruins of temple walls, stairs and secret pathways exude magic and mystery. And when your archaeology lesson is complete, glorious stretches of coral sand may inspire you to build your own empire-of sand castles, of course!
Norwegian Getaway
PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures our company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
Register your interest and receive a full quote at 800-422-0711 (US/Can) or direct/int'l tel: +1-727-526-1571 or by registering online.
Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment
Suite/Deluxe
Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony (MB)
All the space you need. Relax on your private balcony and breathe in the fresh air while taking in amazing views.
Total Approx. Size: 239 sq. ft.
Call: 800-422-0711 and we'll find the best value for you.
Suite/DeluxeThe Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony (H2) Your private paradise is ready. Relax in chic, luxurious comfort complete with floor-to-ceiling windows. Take in vista after glorious vista from your spacious wrap around balcony then relax and unwind in your luxurious whirlpool tub. This stateroom can connect to a Courtyard Penthouse.
Suite/DeluxeMid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony (MA) All the space you need. Relax on your private balcony and breathe in the fresh air while taking in amazing views.
Balcony (BC)
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.
Total Approx. Size: 207 sq. ft.
Call: 800-422-0711 and we'll find the best value for you.
Balcony (BD)
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.
Total Approx. Size: 207 sq. ft.
Call: 800-422-0711 and we'll find the best value for you.
BalconyLarge Balcony (B6) Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a large balcony and incredible ocean views. And with plenty of room to spread out, getting everyone ready is a breeze.
BalconySpa Balcony (B9) A spa vacation come true. Indulge at the Mandara Spa and enjoy complimentary access to the Thermal Suites-both are close by. Or take in vista after amazing vista from your private balcony.
BalconyVeranda Suite (V2) All Veranda Suites feature a glass door to a private veranda, a queen-size bed or two twin beds, a dining table, a walk-in-closet, and a flat-screen TV. Approx. 300 sq ft, plus veranda of 65 sq ft.
Note that for categories V1 and V2, the veranda is metal and glass from floor to teak rail.
Inside Stateroom (ID)
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.
Call: 800-422-0711 and we'll find the best value for you.
(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.
Call: 800-422-0711 and we'll find the best value for you.
InsideInside 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
Door opens to center interior corridor.
InsideInside 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.
InsideInside Stateroom (IF) 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.
InsideInside 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.
InsideInside 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.
InsideInside 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
Door opens to center interior corridor.
We're committed to finding the best value for you.
OutsideMid-Ship Oceanview with Large Picture Window OB.Located mid-ship, you will have easy access to everything. These staterooms feature a large picture window and two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.
We're committed to finding the best value for you.
Because this program is sailing soon, full payment of the fare is due at time of booking.
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.
Chubb Travel Protection Overview
Please note, this insurance protection is available to the residents of the United States only, that coverage limits are per person and that limits can vary by State.
Standard Plan Benefits
Travel Basics
Travel Essentials
Travel Choice
Trip Cancellation
100% of Trip Costs ($100,000 maximum)
100% of Trip Costs ($100,000 maximum)
100% of Trip Costs ($100,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption
100% of Trip Costs ($100,000 maximum)
150% of Trip Costs ($150,000 maximum)
150% of Trip Costs ($150,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption - Return Air Only
$500
$750
$1,000
Trip Delay
$500 ($100 per day)
$750 ($150 per day)
$1,000 ($200 per day)
Missed Connection
NA
$250
$500
Baggage & Personal Effects
$750 ($50 deductible)
$1,000
$2,500
Baggage Delay
$200
$300
$500
Accident & Sickness Medical Expense*
$15,000 ($50 deductible)
$25,000
$50,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains
$150,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
NA
$10,000
$50,000
Assistance Services
Included
Included
Included
Additional Benefits (if purchased within 15 days of Initial Trip Payment; Day 1 is the date the Intial Trip Payment is made)
Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver
Included
Included
Included
Trip Cancellation/ Interruption due to Financial Default
Included
Included
Included
Accident Sickness Medical Expense
Excess Coverage
Primary Coverage
Primary Coverage
Baggage & Personal Effects
Excess Coverage
Excess Coverage
Primary Coverage
Flight Accident
$25,000
$50,000
NA
Missed Connection
NA
Additional $250
Included in base plan
Optional Benefits (if selected byt the Applicant and required premium is paid)
Medical Coverage Upgrade
Included in base plan
Included in base plan
Additional $50,000
including Emergency Evacuation*
Additional $150,000
Additional $500,000
Included in base plan
Car Rental Collision Coverage
$35,000 ($250 Deductible)
$35,000 ($250 Deductible)
$35,000 ($250 Deductible)
Flight Accident
Amount selected up to $500,000
Amount selected up to $500,000
NA
*Coverage, pricing and availability may vary by state *Additional Benefits change not available for CA, CO, KS, MN, MO, MT, NH, NY, PA, TX or WA residents at this time.
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.
