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Topics in Family Medicine and Palliative Care

11-Night Panama Canal Cruise
Round-trip Tampa, Florida
March 08 - 19, 2021

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COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
21 ACPE Credits
21.0 Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

$1,095.00 for Physicians, Psychiatrists, Pharmacists, & Attorneys

$850.00 for Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners

$695.00 for Nurses, Students & Others

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists

PROGRAM PURPOSE

Topics:

Travel Medicine: Staying Healthy on Land and on Sea
- Define recommendations for travel abroad.
- Describe CDC's recommendations for travelers.
- Demonstrate ability to use travel medicine resources such as the CDC site .
- Manage common illnesses associated with travel (Malaria, Motion sickness, viral illnesses).
Update in Type 2 Diabetets
- Identify and utilize the current American Diabetes Association Guidelines for the management of Type 2 Diabetes.
- Describe parameters to treat patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
- Review pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of Type 2 Diabetes.
Cardiovascular Disease in Women
- Recognize the differences in presentation and diagnosis of cardiovascular disease in men and women.
- Identify differences in treatment including medication, procedures and rehabilitation.
Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma
- Review the definitions and demographics of allergic rhinitis and asthma.
- Assess risk factors and triggers for these conditions..
- Describe and manage pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Migraine Headaches: Diagnosis, Management and Coping
- Define common presentations and types of migraine headaches.
- Assess risk factors and triggers for migraines
- Describe and manage pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for migraine headaches
So Many Diets-What's Best? What Works? What's New?
- Describe basic nutrition requirements
- Describe and discuss benefits and risks of popular diets
- Demonstrate knowledge of the connections between different nutritional benefits and risks and health concerns
Difficult Communication in Palliative Care: Breaking Sad News and Bad News
- Recognize and demonstrate the difficult communication skills that are necessary to deliver sad news and bad news in a careful, compassionate manner.
- Manage common personal emotional reactions to interacting and communicating with patients and family members at end of life.
- Demonstrate and practice new skills to facilitate these communications.
Patient Experience: What do patients desire most in their physician?
- Determine the knowledge of one's own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of patients and to promote and advance the health of populations.
- Recognize qualities patients desire most in their physicians and healthcare providers
- Determine the association between patient experience and excellent communication with safety and outcomes.
- Apply basic communication skills to improve patient experience.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

Jeffrey M. Kagan, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.

Dr. Kagan earned two Bachelors' Degrees: Biology, and Health Sciences, a Masters' Degree in Physiology, and his M.D. degree. Prior to medical school he was a Certified Physician Assistant. He completed his residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and previously held a second board certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine. He is also a Certified Medical Director (CMD) for Long Term Care by The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC formerly known as AMDA). Dr. Kagan is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. He currently teaches medical, physician assistant, nurse practitioner students and internal medicine residents. Dr. Kagan is frequently called upon by his peers regarding the Business Aspects and Practice Management of Medicine, and is a member of the Editorial Board of Medical Economics. He has done consulting for attorneys, insurance companies, as well as pharmaceutical and wealth management companies. In addition to his busy private primary care practice, Dr. Kagan is currently the medical director of a skilled nursing facility, some group homes, and previously a home health agency and a hospice agency. He was previously a Professional Director with HAVEN, an agency that advocates and monitors impaired health professionals. He has served as an Expert Witness for both plaintiff and defendant sides of malpractice cases. His special interests include: Diving Medicine, Business Aspects of Practice, Medical Legal Cases, Risk Management, Medical Trivia and Impaired Health Professionals. His hobbies include: Bicycling, Boating, Scuba diving, Golf and Skiing.

Sandra L. Argenio, MD

Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Emeritus Staff Member
Faculty Physician and Consultant, Institute for Healthcare Excellence, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Member of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians Continuous Professional Development/ CME Committee
Past President of the FAFP

Dr. Sandra Argenio served as a Consultant in the Department of Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic Florida and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Mayo Medical School. She joined Mayo Clinic in 1992 and continues as an Emeritus member of the Family Medicine Department. Dr. Argenio has nurtured new generations of doctors, was instrumental in the development of the Family Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic Florida and served as the program’s first residency director. She has trained and mentored over 150 family medicine residents.

Dr. Argenio served as the President of the Florida Academy of Family Physicians in 2005 and has been active on many committees of the FAFP and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

She has been active in CME program planning at Mayo Clinic and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians, conducting Maintenance of Certification Workshop sessions on multiple topics for over 1,100 participants at FAFP meetings.

Dr. Argenio had a leading role in establishing communication training at Mayo Clinic starting in 2005. She was Chair of the Mayo Clinic Florida Communication Faculty.

She developed coursework for faculty and trainees at Mayo Clinic, including Longitudinal Research in Academic Medicine, Family Medicine Residency, Scottsdale, Arizona; and Team Communication, Strengthening the Cornerstone of Teamwork at Mayo Clinic’s three campuses. She also served on the Florida Governor’s Physician Workforce Advisory Board.

Dr. Argenio was awarded the Exemplary Teacher Award by FAFP in 2000. She also received the Outstanding Florida Family Medicine Education Award by FAFP in 2000, and the Mayo Distinguished Educator Award in 2003. She was listed as one of Jacksonville’s Best Doctors by Jacksonville Magazine from 2000 to 2014. She has published on the topics of presence, reflective listening and communicating effectively with female patients.

In her current work, she has collaborated in designing curricula and delivering programs at multiple hospitals, hospice organizations, and veterans administration and military healthcare organizations.

Dr. Argenio is a graduate of Wilkes College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Hahnemann Medical University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania in 1982. She resides in Ormond Beach, Florida, with her husband Tom Sperrazza and daughter Jessie.

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 21 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 21 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 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 21 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

ITINERARY

DATE	PORT OF CALL	ARRIVE	DEPART
Mon Mar 08	Tampa, Florida	-	4:00 pm
Tue Mar 09	At Sea - Cruising	-	-
Wed Mar 10	Cozumel, Mexico	7:00 am	4:00 pm
Thu Mar 11	At Sea - Cruising	-	-
Fri Mar 12	Puerto Limon, Costa Rica	10:30 am	6:30 pm
Sat Mar 13	Panama Canal	8:00 am	8:00 pm
Sun Mar 14	Colon, Panama	7:00 am	4:00 pm
Mon Mar 15	Cartagena, Colombia	10:00 am	5:00 pm
Tue Mar 16	At Sea - Cruising	-	-
Wed Mar 17	Georgetown, Grand Cayman	7:00 am	4:00 pm
Thu Mar 18	At Sea - Cruising	-	-
Fri Mar 19	Tampa, Florida	8:00 am	-

PORTS OF CALL

Tampa, Florida - A myriad of attractions awaits you during your stay in the Tampa area: the active nightlife of Tampa's Ybor City, it's Aquarium, and Busch Gardens for those with kids (even Walt Disney World is within striking distance). Magnificent beaches are a short ride away (Ft. DeSoto being a rare jewel of a beach without hotels and "McMansions" crowding out nature), then there's the Dali museum in St. Petersburg's hip, food-and-art-centric Downtown. To the south, in quieter Sarasota, you can visit the palatial mansion and art museum of the king of the circus: John Ringling. It's a great vacation destination, in itself. Be sure to plan a couple days before or after your cruise to soak it in.

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.

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica - Come to Puerto Limon ready to meet a raw and beautiful side unlike any other in Costa Rica. Go off-road and through prehistoric forests in places like the famous Veragua Rainforest Park. Jump onboard a Costa Rica cruise and glide on a canoe over the Tortuguero Canal, meet wild creatures at the Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary, or get in some of the region's best surfing at the Salsa Brava reef break, just an hour's drive south of the port.

Panama Canal - Cruising

Colon, Panama - Colon lies on the stunning Caribbean coast of Panama, where unparalleled beaches and lush tropical scenery are de rigueur. In nearby Portobello, discover the ruins of Spanish forts, watch the colorful yachts sailing in the bay or hunt for treasures in the local markets. Travel to the Gatun Locks for a bird's eye view of the immense ships passing through the Panama Canal.

Cartagena, Colombia - The oldest city in the New World, founded in 1533. Through its portals once poured the wealth of the Spanish Main... Mother lodes of gold, silver and emeralds bound for Madrid. See San Felipe, the fortress that guarded it all, then plunder the dazzling Bocagrande, where emeralds still gleam.

Georgetown, Grand Cayman - Grand Cayman is where the high life meets island life. Snorkel with stingrays in Stingray City. Treat your inner foodie at eateries established by acclaimed top chefs like Michael Schwartz, or chow down on conch fritters by the seashore. You can even soak up some rays at one of the beaches voted best in the world, Seven Mile Beach. And do it all in the same day.

Celebrity Constellation

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Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment

Suite/Deluxe

Royal Suite (RS)
With spaces fit for a king or queen, our Royal Suites deliver on style and comfort. Separate living, dining, and sleeping areas provide all the room you need to relax in modern luxury. Enjoy VIP treatment in the exclusive lounge bar serving complimentary cocktails, craft beers and tapas, and savor mouthwatering meals in a private Luminae restaurant. Stateroom: 538 sq. ft. Veranda: 195 sq. ft.

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Sky Suite (S1)
When you stay in a Sky Suite, you'll enjoy the luxury of private butler service. This includes assistance with unpacking and packing. In-suite lunch and dinner service. Afternoon tea. Evening hors d'oeuvres and complimentary in-suite espresso and cappuccino from Café al Bacio. Stateroom: 251 sq. ft. Veranda: 57 sq. ft.

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Suite/Deluxe Aqua Sky Suite (AS)
The perfectly designed AquaClass Sky Suite offers a blend of wellness, expansive views and intimate luxury. These large suites feature a king-size bed* with our signature Cashmere™ Mattress and a spacious, private veranda. As an AquaClass Sky Suite guest, you’ll also enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities combining the best of AquaClass and access to The Retreat. Studio, 1 bath. Stateroom: 254 sqft. Veranda: 57 sqft. Best of AquaClass and The Retreat access. Spa concierge, in-room fitness classes, and more.

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Suite/Deluxe Celebrity Suite (CS)
When you stay in a Celebrity Suite, you'll enjoy the luxury of European-style butler service. This includes assistance with unpacking and packing. In-suite lunch and dinner service. Afternoon tea. Evening hors d'oeuvres and complimentary in-suite espresso and cappuccino from Cafe al Bacio. Stateroom: 467 sq. ft. Veranda: 85 sq. ft.

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Suite/Deluxe Sky Suite (S2)
When you stay in a Sky Suite, you'll enjoy the luxury of private butler service. This includes assistance with unpacking and packing. In-suite lunch and dinner service. Afternoon tea. Evening hors d'oeuvres and complimentary in-suite espresso and cappuccino from Café al Bacio. Stateroom: 251 sq. ft. Veranda: 57 sq. ft.

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Balcony

Concierge Class (C2)
Concierge Class staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in some of the most-desirable locations on the ship. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs. From Priority Check-In — when you're greeted by your Concierge — to the moment you head back home, we're there to assist you. Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Veranda: 42 sq. ft.

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Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda (2B)
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax in a spacious lounge and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets. Each veranda stateroom includes world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience. From thoughtful in-room additions to personalized service, enjoy the signature touches you'll only find when you sail with Celebrity Cruises. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft. Veranda: 38 sq. ft.

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Balcony Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda (2A)
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax in a spacious lounge and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets. Each veranda stateroom includes world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience. From thoughtful in-room additions to personalized service, enjoy the signature touches you'll only find when you sail with Celebrity Cruises. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft. Veranda: 38 sq. ft.

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Balcony Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda (2C)
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax in a spacious lounge and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets. Each veranda stateroom includes world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience. From thoughtful in-room additions to personalized service, enjoy the signature touches you'll only find when you sail with Celebrity Cruises. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft. Veranda: 38 sq. ft.

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Balcony AquaClass (A1)
Celebrity's AquaClass veranda staterooms are perfectly suited for those with a focus on wellness and pure relaxation. Enjoy luxurious spa elements infused into the stateroom experience, savor clean cuisine with priority seating at Blu restaurant, and escape to the Relaxation Room and Persian garden for stunning sea views. Relax with AquaSpa treatments arranged by your personal spa concierge and feel rejuvenated with wellness classes such as meditation and yoga. Stateroom: 194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft.

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Balcony AquaClass (A2)
Celebrity's AquaClass veranda staterooms are perfectly suited for those with a focus on wellness and pure relaxation. Enjoy luxurious spa elements infused into the stateroom experience, savor clean cuisine with priority seating at Blu restaurant, and escape to the Relaxation Room and Persian garden for stunning sea views. Relax with AquaSpa treatments arranged by your personal spa concierge and feel rejuvenated with wellness classes such as meditation and yoga. Stateroom: 194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft.

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Balcony Concierge Class (C1)
Concierge Class staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in some of the most-desirable locations on the ship. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs. From Priority Check-In — when you're greeted by your Concierge — to the moment you head back home, we're there to assist you. Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Veranda: 42 sq. ft.

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Balcony Concierge Class (C3)
Concierge Class staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in some of the most-desirable locations on the ship. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs. From Priority Check-In — when you're greeted by your Concierge — to the moment you head back home, we're there to assist you.

Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Veranda: 42 sq. ft.

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Balcony Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda (DV)
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax on your spacious veranda and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day and enjoy fresh sea breezes. Studio, 1 bath. Stateroom: 175 sqft. Veranda: 38 sqft. Larger veranda to stretch out even further.

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Balcony Family Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda (FV)
Plenty of room for you and the family. Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax in a spacious lounge and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience. Your veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets. Each veranda stateroom includes world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience. Stateroom: 270 sq. ft. Veranda: 112 or 191 sq. ft.

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Balcony Ultra Deluxe Concierge Class (UC)
Our meticulously thought out Concierge Class staterooms, where the little details make a world of difference, are now even better. Ultra Deluxe Concierge Class staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats with an expanded veranda. Featuring services, amenities, and exclusive events, step inside and discover a room that’s so much more than a room—it’s an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs. Studio, 1 bath. Stateroom: 209 sqft. Veranda: 42 sqft. Expanded veranda: even more space to stretch out. Limited number. Priority Debarkation.

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Balcony Ultra Deluxe Veranda (UV)
Spacious staterooms located in the aft of the ship, each with its own extra-large private veranda to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Ultra Deluxe Veranda Staterooms have the largest veranda of any Millennium Series stateroom offering superb ocean views at the stern of the ship. 2 room (partition), 1 bath. 296 sqft. Balcony: 210 sqft. Massive veranda fits whole family or friend group. Faces aft. Mid to high decks. Just you and sunsets.

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Balcony Prime Veranda Stateroom (V1)
Indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax in a spacious stateroom and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your luxury experience. Prime Veranda staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in the most-desirable locations on the ship. Studio, 1 bath. Stateroom: 175 sqft. Veranda: 38 sqft. Higher decks for even more expansive views. Or midship on central deck for easy access to all decks

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Balcony Veranda Stateroom (V2)
Indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Relax in a spacious stateroom and enjoy amenities that all contribute to your luxury experience. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day and enjoy fresh sea breezes. Studio, 1 bath. Stateroom: 175 sqft. Veranda: 38 sqft.

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Outside Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom DO.Expansive views make Ocean View Staterooms the ideal place to unwind at sea. These perfectly indulgent spaces come furnished with Celebrity’s eXhale(R) bedding featuring the luxury king sized* CashmereTM Mattress and everything else a modern traveler needs. Studio, 1 bath. 171 sqft. Even more space for everyone to stretch out Central location: easy access to all decks.