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Cruise Conference Planning For Your Association

Family Medicine: Women's Health

8-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise Conference
Round-trip Southampton (London), England
September 01 - 09, 2018
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14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ACPE Credits
14.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees

Target Audience
Nurses, Nurse PractitionersNurses, Nurse PractitionersPhysicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
Following attendance to this educational activity, participants should be able to:
  • Explain evidence-based approaches to disease management
  • Provide an update on some of the newer treatment regimens for diabetes
  • Review the role of unstable coronary artery plaque as a cause of acute cardiac death
  • Discuss the more frequent incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease in individuals with migraine with aura
  • Review the medications that are associated with osteoporosis
  • Analyze the role of calcium and Vitamin D for bone health
  • Recognize the risk of sexually transmitted infections after a single unprotected sexual encounter
  • Review the role of expedited partner therapy in the treatment and prevention of STDs
  • Discuss the risk factors and clinical presentations of cardiovascular disease in women compared to men
  • Identify the America Diabetic Association diagnostic guidelines for the diagnosis of Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, the Joint National Committee on Hypertension (8) guidelines for blood pressure and the National Cholesterol Education Program III guidelines for lipid treatment in women
  • Appreciate the clinical nuances and differences between mono-polar and bipolar depression
  • Provide an overview of the benefits and limitations of the various medication classes presently available to treat mono-polar and bipolar depression disorders
  • Review the similarities and differences between migraine, tension, cluster, and sinus headache in adults and children
  • Discuss the pharmacologic therapies for migraine including "abortive" and "preventative" therapy
  • Recognize the prevalence and risk factors associated with osteoporosis
  • Emphasize the lifestyle and therapeutic options for the prevention of osteoporosis
  • Review the clinical features of the more common sexually transmitted diseases
  • Discuss the rational use of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of common STDs, excluding AIDS, following the most recent guidelines of the Center of Disease Control
  • Understand the recent controversies in hormonal contraception
  • Describe changes in the management of an abnormal Pap test
  • Formulate a strategy for menopausal therapy
  • Define a medical approach to abnormal uterine bleeding
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

H. James Brownlee, MD

H. James Brownlee, MD

H. James Brownlee, Jr., MD, is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of South Florida (USF), Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida , having previously served as the Chair of the University of South Florida Department of Family Medicine for 20 years.

He is presently a part time faculty member at the Bayfront Health Family Medicine Residency Program in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

He earned  his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York, he then went on to complete his residency training through the Williamsport Hospital Family Practice Residency Program in Pennsylvania. He completed his teaching fellowship in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Miami in Florida, followed by a geriatric fellowship at the Geriatric Education Center of the University of North Carolina. Dr. Brownlee is board certified in Family Medicine.

He is a member and fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Brownlee's accomplishments are:

  • Awarded the Educator of the Year, 2009 by the Florida Academy of Family Medicine Physicians.
  • Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc. since 2000
  • Osler Award for Best Faculty Role Model, presented by the 1996 graduating class at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

J. Kell Williams, MD

J. Kell Williams, MD
Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Specialties
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Morsani College of Medicine
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

J. Kell Williams, MD is current Professor and Director of the Division of Gynecologic Specialties at the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He grew up in the Detroit area and obtained a BS in Zoology from the University of Michigan. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine where he also completed his OB/GYN Residency. After a few years in private practice, he joined the full-time faculty at Wayne State and in 1982 accepted his current position in Tampa.

Dr. Williams serves of ACOG's National Continuing Medical Education Committee and the District XII (Florida) Advisory Council. He has been a member of the Florida ACOG Advisory Committee continuously since 1987, serving as the Junior Fellow Advisor for 20 years.

Dr. Williams is a Past President of the Florida OB/GYN Society and serves on numerous state and national committees. Early in his career his primary academic interest was in obstetrics, having completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at the University of South Florida. Subsequent to that, Dr. Williams has concentrated his academic efforts toward gynecology and primary care for women and is published in the areas of cancer detection, menopausal therapy, contraception, and evidence-based medicine.

Over the last 15 years Dr. Williams has given invited lectures on contraception and menopause in the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Demark, Brazil, and Singapore.

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
Sat Sep 01 Southampton (London), England
- 4:30 pm
Sun Sep 02 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Mon Sep 03 Bergen, Norway
11:00 am 8:00 pm
Tue Sep 04 Flam, Norway
6:45 am 5:30 pm
Wed Sep 05 Geiranger, Norway
11:00 am 8:00 pm
Thu Sep 06 Alesund, Norway
7:00 am 4:00 pm
Fri Sep 07 Stavanger, Norway
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat Sep 08 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Sun Sep 09 Southampton (London), England
- 5:30 am
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
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Ports of Call

Southampton (London), England - "Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." Samuel Johnson's famous words are as true today as when he spoke them. A visitor to London could fill a month with fascinating people, art, music, late-night dancing, fabulous shopping, an endless array of pubs and first rate meals.

Tourists should take in Victoria Station, the beauty of Westminster Abbey, Parliament, and the pomp of Buckingham Palace. And then, there are the "Elgin Marbles" at the British Museum and the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. Or visit Sherlock Holmes' HQ on Baker Street (you know the address). After all that, make what might be the most important stop of all: grab a pint at one of the many corner pubs that's been hosting revelers since before America was a nation.

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

Bergen, Norway - A key member of the medieval Hanseatic League of Merchants, Bergen has had plenty of practice combining commerce with community. In this delightful city, you will find pleasure in the Bryggen waterfront district and marketplace, or travel out of town for some great backcountry hikes. On the shores of Nordnes Lake is Troldhaugen—the historic home of composer Edvard Grieg.

Flam, Norway - Arriving in Flam feels like stepping into a fairy tale. Home to only 350 inhabitants, the village is situated at the inner end of the Aurlandsfjorden, the world's deepest fjord reaching a staggering 1,308 meters. From the harbor, take a brief stroll to the Flam Railway and take the 20-kilometer ride through the Myrdal Mountains and along the fjord. Head to Otternes Farm Village, made up of 27 different buildings that date back to the 17th century. Then, let the waterfall at Stalheimsfossen take your breath away, or drive to Stegastein viewpoint to take in the beauty of the fjord.

Geiranger, Norway - Welcome to the Jewel in the Crown of Norway's fjords. Geiranger Fjord was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, but the area has been luring tourists since the turn of the 19th century. Take the Waterfall Walk to the heart of the cascades. Climb the Skywalk for Europe's highest fjord view with Norway cruises. Explore Geiranger by bike or on foot, or hop in a raft or kayak for a view from the water. Once you've taken in your fill of mountain air, stroll the quaint village center. Indulge your sweet tooth at the local artisan chocolate shop, or sit back at a cafe with a coffee and a krumkake — a rolled cake with whipped cream in the center — and enjoy the view.

Alesund, Norway - The picturesque Art Nouveau town of Älesund has a beautiful setting across several islands stretching out into the sea, and is situated at the very entrance to the world heritage listed Geirangerfjord. The town is also an excellent starting point for round trips to some of Norway's most popular tourist attractions. Ålesund is internationally renowned for its unique architecture in the Art Nouveau style. The town was devastated by fire a winter's night in 1904, laying 850 houses in ashes and leaving 10.000 people homeless. During a remarkably short period of time, the new Ålesund was rebuilt in the unique architectural style, especially significant from 1890-1910, with a myriad of turrets, spires and medieval ornaments. The Art Nouveau Centre portrays the town's unique position in Norwegian architectural history.

Stavanger, Norway - Perched on Norway's dramatic western coast, Stavenger is a city full of historic architecture, quaint cafes and ocean views. Check out Gamle Stavanger, the picturesque old town, where you'll find well-preserved wooden buildings dating back to the 18th century painted in unique pastel hues. Learn more about the Vikings at the Museum of Archaeology, or visit 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral — thanks to a series of rebuilding efforts over the years, it features architectural elements from Romanesque to ornate Baroque. Then, take the short trip to Prekestol, the "Preacher's Pulpit," a rocky natural viewing point overlooking Lyse Fjord.

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.
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