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Women's Health, Phlebology, Intensive Care, and Nephrology

7-Night Puerto Rico, Tortola & St. Maarten
Round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
January 31 - February 07, 2021
<em>Celebrity Edge</em>
Celebrity Edge
14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ACPE Credits
14 (part II) MOC points in medical knowledge in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program
4 Hours of Pharmacology for NPs
14.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees
$895 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Doctors of Pharmacy, & Dentists
$695 for Physician Assistants
$495 for Nurses, Residents, Students & Others

Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
Many changes have taken place in the field of women's health creating significant implications for those who care for female patients. This program is designed to provide participants with current up to date information in order to provide the very best in contemporary patient care. Unique to the lecture format is the diagnosis of a variety of conditions unique to female patients and management of these conditions in both an outpatient as well as an inpatient critical care setting. Participants should be able to apply this new knowledge immediately into clinical practice. A multi-discipline, integrated approach to patient care is emphasized with an eye towards quality improvement and overall health care team performance.

Topics:
  1. Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Apply appropriate diagnostic approaches to evaluate and treat patients across the entire spectrum of CVI
  2. Pelvic Phlebology
    • Identify causes and sequelae of CVI unique to the pelvic anatomy in female patients
  3. Pelvic Pain/Endometriosis
    • Analyze pelvic pain in the clinical setting of endometriosis and differentiate between dysmenorrhea, non-menstrual pelvic pain and pain with intercourse
  4. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Androgen Excess
    • Develop a cost-effective thorough plan for addressing PCOS and its sequelae in patients who do and do not want to conceive
  5. Ultrasound in OB/GYN
    • Appreciate the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of obstetrical and gynecological patients
  6. Postpartum Hemorrhage
    • Identification and early recognition of postpartum hemorrhage and appropriate diagnostic testing
  7. Hypertension/Preeclampsia/ Eclampsia
    • New diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of preeclapmsia and critical care intrapartum managment of hypertension
  8. AKI in ICU
    • Identify AKI in ICU
  9. Treatment and prevention of AKI in ICU
    • Optimize prevention and treatment of AKI
  10. Renal replacement therapy(RRT) in ICU / MOST / MARS
    • Utilize most appropriate renal replacement therapies for various patients
  11. Fluids
    • Accurately prescribe the correct fluids for the correct uses
  12. Adjusting medications in AKI in ICU / RRT
    • Assess glomerular filtration rate and adjust medications accordingly
  13. Eye Care and other protocols in the ICU
    • Adequately protect the patient's eyes Protocols
  14. Elderly in ICU
    • Identify which elderly patients will benefit from ICU
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

Jerry G. Ninia, MD, RVT

Jerry G. Ninia, MD, RVT
Clinical Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine; Clinical Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. Ninia is the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY and a Clinical Associate Professor of OB/GYN at Stony Brook University School of Medicine.

He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and continued his post graduate training at Nassau County Medical Center. For over 30 years, he has maintained two separate private practices in both OB/GYN and Phlebology. He has lectured internationally on the topic of women's health and venous disease and has authored 3 text book chapters and over 25 articles in peer reviewed journals. He is the clerkship director for NYITCOM medical students rotating through St. Charles hospital department of OBGYN with administrative, didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities.

A Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN's, Surgeons and Phlebologists, he is board certified in OB/GYN as well as Phlebology and was instrumental in the creation of the nationally administered Phlebology board certification exam. He is certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography as a Registered Vascular Technologist. He has served as a member of the American College of Phlebology Board of Directors and the Phlebology Foundation Board. He has served on the Catholic Health Services of Long Island Board of Trustees and helped create initiatives to improve patient safety in Labor and Delivery. His efforts resulted in St. Charles hospital earning the Healthcare Association of New York State Pinnacle Award for quality and patient safety along with his earning the prestigious Theodore Roosevelt award given to those individuals who provide outstanding voluntary contributions and leadership at Long Island hospitals.

Marc Romain, MBBCh(Wits) DCH(SA) FCP(SA) MMed(Wits)

Marc Romain, MBBCh(Wits) DCH(SA) FCP(SA) MMed(Wits)
Senior physician in Medical Intensive Care Unit 
Specialist physician, intensivist and nephrologist 
Hadassah University Hospital Ein Kerem
Jerusalem
Israel
Dr. Marc Romain received his MBBCH degree from the University of Witwatersrand Medical school, South Africa. He specialized in internal medicine in South Africa and then moved to Israel where he completed his fellowship training in both General Intensive Care and Nephrology at the Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem. 

He currently works as a senior physician in the Medical Intensive Care unit at Hadassah University Hospital and is responsible for developing the field of Critical care nephrology within the Hospital. This involves both training of nurses and physicians as well as outreach to the various intensive care units. He has a passion for teaching and is involved in medical student, nursing and physician education. In 2018 and 2019 he received an award for being one of the outstanding teachers at the  Hebrew University Medical School. He also runs a point of care ultrasound course (POCUS) and an introductory course to continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for the staff at the hospital. 

He also works in the inpatient dialysis units and has a general nephrology outpatient clinic. 
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering for the prehospital emergency services and running marathons.
 

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
Sun Jan 31 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- 3:30 pm
Mon Feb 01 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Tue Feb 02 San Juan, Puerto Rico
3:30 pm 11:00 pm
Wed Feb 03 Tortola, British Virgin Islands
8:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu Feb 04 Philipsburg, St. Maarten
7:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri Feb 05 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Sat Feb 06 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Sun Feb 07 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
7:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Celebrity Edge Map

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

San Juan, Puerto Rico - In days of yore, the waters near Puerto Rico teemed with pirate ships commanded by the likes of Sir Francis Drake. Aye, they are long gone, but in their wake they have left an island of national treasures: La Casa Blanca, built in 1501 for the island's first governor, Ponce de Leon; the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan; the tropical rain forests of El Yunque.

Tortola, British Virgin Islands -  Besides being one of the most scenic islands in the Caribbean, Tortola also has a fascinating cultural and historical side. For a glimpse into the island’s colonial past, visit the Virgin Islands Folk Museum. The restored house was once the family home of shipwright, Joseph Wilfred Penn and features a deep collection of Arawak and Carib pottery and stone tools, as well as plantation artifacts. Hike along the seven available walking trails in Sage Mountain National Park for stunning panoramic views of the island and the surrounding natural habitat. Snorkeling in the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea and a rum tasting at Callwood Rum Distillery are essential on a cruise to Tortola. Sample the delicious curries, spicy soups, and sumptuous shellfish dishes available in abundance at local restaurants and many snack shacks around the island.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten - The capital of the Dutch side of St. Maarten is the town of Philipsburg, though St. Maarten is an island with two distinct sides. To the north is the French side, whose capital is Marigot, while Philipsburg sits on the southern part of the island. When exploring on cruises that go to St. Maarten, it’s important to visit both sides to understand their customs and heritage.

You’ll quickly be charmed by all sides of the island. Of course, this Caribbean island is best known for its beaches, like Maho Beach or Great Bay Beach, one of the area’s best snorkeling spots. Sample local seafood or rum during your time in port, which have become symbols of St. Maarten life. There’s just enough to fill the day here, especially if you hop between the French and Dutch beaches.

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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