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Cardiology, Pediatrics, and Infectious Disease: The Road Less Travelled
Round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
December 13 - 20, 2020
14.0 Contact Hours
- Endocarditis
- Infectious Myocarditis and Pericarditis
- Rheumatic Heart Disease in Children and Adults
- Cardiovascular Manifestations of Covid-19
- HIV and Cardiovascular Disease
- Viral Gene Therapies, Monoclonal Antibodies and Genetic Modification Therapeutics for Heart Disease.
- Inflammation, Infection and Heart Disease
- Beyond Cholesterol; Inflammatory Vascular Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis
- The Harmful and Beneficial Effects of Emotions/Stress and Heart Disease
- Dietary Interventions for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
- Hypertensive Emergency and Urgency
- Aortic and Peripheral Arterial Diseases
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Atrial Fibrillation
Khalid H. Sheikh, MD, MBA, FACC, FNLA, FASE
Director of the Health First Institute for Cardiovascular Wellness and Disease Prevention, Cocoa Beach, FL.
Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida, College of Medicine, Orlando, FL.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Duke University Global Health Institute, Durham, NC.
Dr. Sheikh is a consulting cardiologist, practicing on the Space Coast of Florida. He serves as Director of the Health First Institute for Cardiovascular Wellness and Disease Prevention. He is engaged in clinical practice, as well as research and teaching. His academic appointments include Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Duke University Global Health Institute, as well Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Central Florida.
His clinical interests include preventative cardiology, cardiac imaging, and global cardiac health and wellness. He was voted by the Consumer council of America as one of America’s top cardiologists. Dr. Sheikh speaks at national and international forums about a variety of topics related to his clinical research, cardiovascular diseases and cardiac wellness. He has served as the principal investigator in over 100 national and international clinical trials. He has authored over 150 scientific abstracts, peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and reviews. He is the author of the critically acclaimed heart wellness book, “Don’t Let Your Heart Attack.”
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Sun Dec 13 | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
- | 4:30 pm |
Mon Dec 14 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
Tue Dec 15 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
Wed Dec 16 | Basseterre, St. Kitts |
8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
Thu Dec 17 | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. |
7:00 am | 4:00 pm |
Fri Dec 18 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
Sat Dec 19 | Coco Cay, Bahamas |
10:00 am | 7:00 pm |
Sun Dec 20 | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
6:15 am | - |
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.
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
Basseterre, St. Kitts - Basseterre is the capital of the Caribbean island federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It's the gateway to popular Saint Kitts beaches like South Friars Bay. At the city's heart, Independence Square has an Italian-inspired fountain. Just off the Circus traffic circle, with its Victorian Berkeley Memorial Clock Tower, is the National Museum. In the stately Old Treasury Building, it explores the islands' colonial past.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. - Named after a Danish Queen, Charlotte Amalie has one of the most breathtaking deepwater harbors in the world. The key sights of Charlotte Amalie are located within the town centre, making it easy to combine sightseeing with St. Thomas’ fantastic shopping opportunities. Eighteenth century architecture provides the perfect backdrop for walking tours and shopping here in the "Duty Free Capital of the World." For a dose of history, visit Emancipation Park, the American-Caribbean History Museum, or Bluebeard the pirate's castle at Magen’s Bay. If tropical bliss is what you're after, head to any of Charlotte Amalie’s pristine beaches, where the warm water, white sands and palm trees will lull you into deep relaxation!
Coco Cay, Bahamas - Located in the middle of the Caribbean's bright blue water lies the secluded island of CocoCay. With its white-sand beaches and spectacular surroundings, CocoCay is a wonderland of adventure. Reserved exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests, this tropical paradise has recently been updated with new aquatic facilities, nature trails and a ton of great places to just sit back, relax and enjoy a tropical drink.
CocoCay Map
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.
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.