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Cruise Conference Planning For Your Association

Topics in Dermatology and Essential Non-Clinical Skills for Physicians

9-Night Southeast Coast & Bahamas Cruise
Round-trip Baltimore, Maryland
March 28 - April 06, 2019
Royal Caribbean's <em>Grandeur of the Seas</em>
Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas
21.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
21 ACPE Credits
3½ Hours of Pharmacology for NPs
21.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees

Target Audience
Nurses, Nurse PractitionersNurses, Nurse PractitionersPhysicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
Topics:
  1. How adults learn
    • Apply Malcolm Knowles' principles of adult education to teaching and training in the healthcare setting, and apply Jon O. Neher&aposs Five Microskills of Teaching.
  2. Creating effective learning objectives
    • Develop singular, measurable, and appropriate learning objectives for a variety of skills and content areas.
  3. Basics of instructional design
    • Differentiate between the ADDIE and the ASSURE models for instructional design, and create an effective learner centered training module.
  4. Assessment
    • Plan specific formative and summative assessments and apply to "teach back" method to basic instructions and tasks.
    Research Design and Problem Solving:
  5. Problem Identification
    • Analyze a situation and define the problem in observable, measurable, and unbiased terms.
  6. Research methodologies
    • Match basic research question 'types' to the appropriate methodology.
  7. Sundamage
    • Know the biological effects of UVL
    • Recognize impact on skin
    • Know how to block UVL
    • Describe Vitamin D & sunlight interactions
  8. Seborrheic Dermatitis
    • Differentiate among 4 red face rashes: acne rosacea, acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis & seborrheic dermatitis
    • Be able to treat effectively
    • Manage recurrences.
  9. Acne Vulgaris
    • Distinguish acne vulgaris from other red facial rashes
    • know the factors causing acne vulgaris
    • Direct treatment to each factor
    • Recognize & manage side effects.
  10. Atopic Dermatitis
    • Describe 5 pathogenic factors of atopic dermatitis (dryness, infection, contactants, pruritus, & allergy)
    • Instruct patient & family in managing these 5 factors
    • Impart knowledge of prognosis & genetics.
  11. Herpes Zoster
    • Manage acute herpes zoster to reduce acute pain, prevent post-herpetic neuralgia, shorten the course & prevent complications
    • Use the zoster vaccine effectively
    • Use knowledge of epidemiology for prevention & treatment.
  12. Cellulitis
    • Differentiate cellulitis from pseudo-cellulitis
    • Assess the patient for precipitating causes
    • Treat as an outpatient
    • Manage causes to prevent recurrences.
  13. Psoriasis Vulgaris
    • Be able to differentiate psoriasis, the marker disease for the papulosquamous diseases, from the others.
    • Manage comorbidities of psoriasis
    • Manage mild cases
    • Know when to refer patients with psoriasis for speciality care.
  14. Burning Mouth Syndrome
    • Assess the patient with symptoms of a sore, burning mouth for multiple potential causes
    • Develop a plan to manage each of the causes
    • Reassure the patient that the prognosis is optimistic.
  15. Geographic Tongue
    • Describe the lesions of geographic tongue
    • Reassure the patient that the lesions do not represent a marker of disease
    • Reassure the patient that the lesions resolve spontaneously.

Modules for Essential Non-Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers (content under development)

  1. Basics of Patient Education and Training
  2. Basics of Research Design and Problem Solving
  3. Skills for Team Based Healthcare Delivery
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the University at Sea® meeting group through University at Sea® at 800-926-3775 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Faculty

Roy S. Rogers, III, MD

Roy S. Rogers, III, MD
Emeritus Professor of Dermatology and Oral Medicine
Mayo Clinic Arizona.
Recipient of the American Academy of Dermatology's Master Dermatologist Award for 2015 Dr. Roy S. Rogers, III (Nick) is an Emeritus Professor of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He practiced dermatology and oral dermatology at Mayo Clinic Rochester 1973-2010 and serves as a Emeritus Consultant in Dermatology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Dr. Rogers was Student and then Academic Dean of Mayo Medical School (1982-1989). Later he became Dean, Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences, for ten years. He was chosen Distinguished Educator by Mayo Clinic Rochester in 2004.

Dr. Rogers has had a long-standing interest in oral dermatology, oral pathology and oral medicine. He has been recognized as an authority in that area having edited three volumes of the Dermatology Clinics and two more volumes for Clinics in Dermatology (2016, 2017). To date he has contributed more than 250 scholarly publications.

During his career, Dr. Rogers has received many awards and honors. These include: two Presidential Citations, the Gold Triangle Award, the Thomas G. Pearson Memorial Education Achievement Award, the Everett C. Fox, M.D. Memorial Lectureship and Honorary Membership, all from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Nick served on the Board of Directors and was Vice-President in 1999-2000. In 2015, the 18,000 member AAD recognized him with the Master Dermatologist Award, a prestigious award given to one dermatologist each year.

In 2010, Dr. Rogers was accorded Honorary Membership in the British Society of Oral Medicine and was recognized as a Lifetime Career Educator by the Dermatology Foundation. In 2012, Dr. Rogers was made an Honorary Member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

Dr. Rogers has presented numerous named lectureships and served as Visiting Professor at many academic institutions in the United States, Canada, and around the world. In 1999, Dr. Rogers gave the first Ahmed Lecture at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. In 2000, Dr. Rogers was the keynote speaker at the first joint meeting of the British Society of Oral Medicine and the British Society of Oral Pathology in Edinburgh. In addition, he gave the keynote address at the International Association of Oral Pathology in Guatemala later that year. Dr. Rogers has been recognized by the International League of Dermatological Societies for his dedication to international dermatological education and for his teaching in 55 countries over the years.

Dr. Rogers received his BS degree from Denison University (Distinguished Alumnus, 1993), his medical education at The Ohio State University College of Medicine (Distinguished Alumnus, 1991) and his internship at the Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester. He was a research fellow and resident in Dermatology at Duke University Medical Center. He then became a NIH fellow and completed his training at Mayo Clinic where he earned his MS in Dermatology from the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine before joining the Staff of the Mayo Clinic in 1973. Dr. Rogers is Board-certified in Dermatology, Dermatopathology and Dermatologic Immunopathology.

Karen Hughes Miller, PhD, MEd

Karen Hughes Miller, PhD, MEd
Adjunct Associate Professor of Graduate Medical Education
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky Karen Hughes Miller, PhD, is recently retired as Associate Professor in the University of Louisville School of Medicine (U of L SOM) Office of Graduate Medical Education where her focus was on medical education research and curriculum planning. She oversaw the graduate non-clinical curriculum, and served on the U of L SOM Faculty Development Committee and QI and Patient Safety committees. 

Dr. Miller has more than 50 publications and presentations. She has taught adult education, curriculum design, and assessment courses and workshops to undergraduate and graduate students, medical residents and fellows, and faculty. She is also experienced in teaching task analysis to educators and physicians. 
Dr. Miller's undergraduate degrees in journalism (with a minor in commercial art) and her master's degree in instructional technology are useful today in creating new teaching and learning materials and platforms. One of her several research agendas is teaching and assessment of very bright learners, and she is currently completing a book chapter on this topic for NOVA publishers.

Dr. Miller is Immediate Past Chair of the Association of American of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Southern Group on Education Affairs (SGEA), and the Immediate Past Chair of the AAMC Research in Medical Education (RIME) program selection committee.
 

Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
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.

Cruise Itinerary

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Thu Mar 28 Baltimore, Maryland
- 4:00 pm
Fri Mar 29 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Sat Mar 30 Charleston, South Carolina
7:00 am 4:00 pm
Sun Mar 31 Port Canaveral, Florida
10:30 am 9:00 pm
Mon Apr 01 Miami, Florida
10:30 am 8:00 pm
Tue Apr 02 Nassau, Bahamas
10:00 am -
Wed Apr 03 Nassau, Bahamas
- 5:00 pm
Thu Apr 04 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Fri Apr 05 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Sat Apr 06 Baltimore, Maryland
7:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Southeast Coast

Ports of Call

Baltimore, Maryland - If you’re kicking off your vacation in Maryland, you have more to look forward to than your time in the tropics. Cruises from Baltimore offer the perfect mix of big-city bustle and vacation vibes. This northeast capital overflows with rich history, plenty of iconic sights, and a top-notch food scene you won’t want to miss out on. Spend the morning walking around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, where stately tall ships offer a glimpse into this East Coast city’s rich maritime legacy. Check out the National Aquarium, home to more than 750 species, an open-ocean shark tank, and a multi-story coral reef exhibit. And be sure to visit the star-shaped Fort McHenry, birthplace of America’s “Star-Spangled Banner” anthem. In between city sights, make a pit stop at one of Baltimore’s many acclaimed restaurants, locally loved coffee and tea shops, or craft breweries. Add a day or two to your vacation to experience the best of Baltimore before or after you set sail — you’ll be glad you did.

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

Charleston, South Carolina - Charleston is a timeless treasure of America’s Old South— and every aspect of life in the Lowcountry is captivating. Whether you’re a history buff, beach bum or foodie, there’s plenty of adventure and southern hospitality to go round. Hop in a horse-drawn carriage for a sightseeing ride past pastel-hued mansions on Rainbow Row. Roam Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the American Civil War rang out. Cruise to Charleston and stand under the 1,500-year-old Angel Oak. Or sink your toes into soft sands along the Carolina coast. Aptly nicknamed “The Holy City” for its abundance of churches, Charleston evokes a genuine American spirit through its colonial relics, laid-back coastal culture and deep-rooted traditions.

Port Canaveral, Florida - As the home of Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral is the launching point for all-out adventure in Central Florida. Its beaches offer a mix of family-friendly shores and secluded swaths of sand. And with Orlando’s theme park sprawl only an hour away, you can easily mingle with your favorite characters. Beyond the parks lie equally amusing gems packed with Old Florida character. Kayak past manatees in the Banana River Lagoon and zip line above alligators at Brevard Zoo. Discover notable art museums and Park Avenue’s ritzy charm. Orlando cruises give you access to trace the region’s roots at the Orange County Regional History Museum.

Miami, Florida - As far as vacation destinations go, Miami tops most sun-seekers’ lists. With its gorgeous beaches, vibrant neighborhoods and melting pot of cultures, the Magic City is the perfect place to spend a few days before your Caribbean island hop. Ahead of your cruise from Miami, jump-start your morning in true Miami style with a Cuban cafecito from a ventanita — a streetside shop window. Then climb the historic lighthouse at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on quiet Key Biscayne before lounging on the island’s secluded sandy shores. If you’re looking for a bit more action, head to South Beach — home to world-class restaurants, nightlife, shopping and lively beaches, all set against snap-worthy Art Deco buildings. Art lovers who visit Miami can head to Wynwood and explore the neighborhood’s colorful street murals and local galleries. Or take a trip back in time at the Renaissance-style Vizcaya estate, which offers a glimpse into Miami’s dazzling past.

Nassau, Bahamas - Caribbean charm shines in the Bahamian capital, where you’re never more than a few steps away from rhythmic percussions, appetizing flavors, white-sand beaches, and some of the clearest waters in the world. This picture-perfect paradise was once a pirate’s haven— and you can explore its colorful past of buccaneers, blockade-runners and bootleggers along historical streets and at the three colonial fortresses that line the shores. If you’re looking for a more hands-on maritime adventure, look no further. Cruise to Swim with stingrays, dive with dolphins, or spot colorful coral on a glass-bottom boat.

Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
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.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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