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Allergy, Immunology, Family Medicine, and Primary Care

7-Night Key West, Belize & Grand Cayman
Round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
January 21 - 28, 2023

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<em>Celebrity Apex</em> — *Celebrity Apex*

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
16 ACPE Credits
16 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program
16.0 Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

$995 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Pharmacists, & Dentists
$795 for Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners
$595 for Nurses, Students & Others

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists,

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The purpose of this CME activity is to review and discuss common general medical conditions and to provide guidelines for their management and prevention. Topics have been chosen to benefit the family physician, general internist and Advance Practice Professionals in an ambulatory care setting.

Topics

Heart Disease in Women: A Call to Action
Hypertension in African Americans
Hypertension Update 2023
Health Literacy
Hypertension Emergencies
Assessing Cardiac Risk Before Surgery
Implicit Bias in Health Care
The Choosing Wisely Movement in Medicine

The purpose of the allergy lectures is to review common allergy-related conditions that primary care providers will encounter and bring participants up-to-date with the current methods of evaluation and treatment. Attendees will re-enforce their present knowledge and acquire additional information about the covered topics with emphasis on the best management options for each disease state discussed as well as appropriate times to make referral to a specialist

Food Allergy
- Accurately diagnose patients who have food allergy
- Provide effective treatment for food allergic patients
Rhinitis- diagnosis and treatment
- Correctly diagnose the type of nasal dysfunction a patient has
- Recommend appropriate treatment for nasal dysfunction
Urticaria
- Identify the type and potential causes of urticaria
- Order appropriate tests when indicated
- Provide effective management for urticaria
Atopic dermatitis
- Identify atopic dermatitis and differentiate it from other eczematous skin disorders
- Recommend effective treatment for atopic dermatitis
Asthma
- Diagnose asthma in patients who may present with various symptoms
Allergy shots and management of anaphylaxis
- Safely administer allergy shots to allergic patients
- Treat shot reactions if they occur
Evaluation of recurrent infections
- Determine whether a patient with recurrent infections has a primary or acquired immunodeficiency
- Order appropriate tests of immune function
- Recommend treatment that is effective
Use of Telemedicine in practice.
- Identify patients for whom telemedicine is an appropriate method for care
- Provide care using telemedicine

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference or participate in conference events, participants, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CEI meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. 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 register online.

Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.

BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

David S. Kountz, MD, MBA, FACP

Professor of Medicine
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

Dr. David S. Kountz is a Professor of Medicine for the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Co-Chief Academic Officer for Hackensack Meridian Health. He earned his AB at Princeton, MD at SUNY/Buffalo School of Medicine, and MBA at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ. He completed training in Internal Medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia.

A board-certified internist, Dr. Kountz has had progressive responsibilities in academic medicine as Associate Professor of Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Dr. Kountz's research interests include hypertension treatment and guidelines in underserved populations, health literacy, pipeline programs and leadership development. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, editorials and abstracts, and is a frequent speaker within and outside of his health network on a variety of topics in primary care.

Jay M. Portnoy, MD

Division of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Medical Director of Telemedicine
Children's Mercy Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics at the U. Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO, USA

Dr. Jay Portnoy is an allergist in the Division of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and he is the Medical Director of Telemedicine at Children's Mercy-Kansas City and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He received his medical degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and he did his pediatric residency at the Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City and his Allergy fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Following that he returned to Children's Mercy Hospital.

Dr. Portnoy has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals involving asthma disease management, environmental control and mold allergy. More recently he has been involved in use of Telemedicine to deliver patient care and in evidence-based medicine. He founded the UMKC School of Medicine allergy program and directed it from 1997-2006.

Dr. Portnoy served as President of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in 2008 and he currently serves on numerous committees both of the American College and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. He also is Chair of MOC for the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and he serves on the FDA advisory panel for allergenic extracts.

Dr. Portnoy lives in Overland Park Kansas with his wife and 2 cats. Fortunately, neither are cat-allergic.

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

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 16 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

ITINERARY

DATE	PORT OF CALL	ARRIVE	DEPART
Sat Jan 21	Ft. Lauderdale, Florida	-	3:30 pm
Sun Jan 22	Key West, Florida	7:00 am	5:00 pm
Mon Jan 23	*At Sea - Cruising Lectures: 8:00am - 12 Noon; 1:00pm - 5:00pm	-	-
Tue Jan 24	Belize City, Belize	7:00 am	4:00 pm
Wed Jan 25	Cozumel, Mexico	7:00 am	4:00 pm
Thu Jan 26	Georgetown, Grand Cayman	10:00 am	6:00 pm
Fri Jan 27	*At Sea - Cruising Lectures: 8:00am - 12 Noon; 1:00pm - 5:00pm	-	-
Sat Jan 28	Ft. Lauderdale, Florida	7:00 am	-

*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.

PORTS OF CALL

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.

Key West, Florida - A distinctly American town with the look and feel of the Caribbean, Key West unlocks myriad attractions. Ride the Conch Train to the famous sights: Ernest Hemingway's home, the Audubon House, and the "Little White House", where President Truman spent many a working vacation. Hop a catamaran to America's only living coral reef to snorkel with dolphins. Or climb into the open cockpit of a World War II biplane for an unforgettable aerial tour of the Keys.

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

Belize City, Belize - From the thriving, pulsating Caribbean capital of Belize, paradise calls. The longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere (175 miles long and second only to Australia's Great Barrier Reef) is dotted with cayes teeming with a dazzling array of colorful fish and tropical plants. Inland, find dense virgin jungles, tumbling jade-green rivers and verdant valleys. An eco-tourist's paradise.

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.

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 Apex

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference or participate in conference events, participants, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CEI meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. 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.

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Edge Strm w/Infinite Veranda Veranda with seating area. Celebrity eXhaleTM bedding featuring Cashmere Mattress. Two lower double beds convertible to King (except as noted). Some staterooms may have a trundle bed. Plentiful storage space in your bathroom and wardrobe. Interactive television system.

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Outside Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom (6)
New Cashmere CollectionSMluxury king-sized mattress Two lower double beds convertible to King (except as noted). Some staterooms may have a trundle bed. Dual voltage 110/220 AC. Plentiful storage space in your bathroom and wardrobe. Smart TV, individual safe

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Staterooms: 201 sq. ft. Veranda: 42 sq. ft.