7-Night Alaska Cruise Conference
Round-trip Seattle, Washington
June 14 - 21, 2019
14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM 14.0 MOC (Part II) points in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program 14.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees:
$895 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Doctors of Pharmacy, & Dentists $695 for Physician Assistants $695 for Nurse Practitioners $495 for Nurses, Residents, Students & Others
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
Michael Wilsey, MD
Dr. Wilsey is a Clinical Associate Professor and former Associate Program Director, Pediatric Residency Training Program at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed residency training in Pediatrics and fellowship training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Texas Children's Hospital and the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He also is an attending physician and Vice-chairman of the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology at All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine (ACH JHM) in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Dr. Wilsey is the Past-President of the Hillsborough County Pediatric Society as well as the former Florida Region V Representative of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). He also serves on the Endoscopy and Procedures Committee for the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) and is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). He is also a member of the Medical Quality of Care Committee, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the Pediatric Transplant Advisory Committee at ACH JHM. Dr. Wilsey has been recognized and has won teaching awards for outstanding medical education, and actively serves as a faculty and research mentor for pediatric residents at both USF and ACH JHM residency programs. His current clinical and research interests include advanced therapeutic endoscopy (including ERCP), clinical and nutritional outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostostomy (PEG) placement in children, as well as hepatobiliary and eosinophilic disorders. He has published on a wide variety of pediatric gastroenterology and endoscopy topics.
Dr. Wilsey lives in Tampa, Florida with his beautiful wife and three teenage children. He enjoys reading, running, swimming, watching college and professional sports, and spending quality time with friends and family.
P. Patrick Mularoni, MD, FAAP, FACEP, CAQ SM
Dr. Mularoni is a Pediatrician who splits his clinical time between Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Sports Medicine. He is a graduate of the Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University and the American University of the Caribbean.
Dr. Mularoni completed his Pediatric Residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. His first Fellowship was in Pediatric Emergency Medicine through Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Mularoni has been practicing Pediatric Emergency Medicine at All Childrens Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine since 2007. He completed his second fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine through Bayfront Health in 2014.
While at Emory University, Dr. Mularoni completed research on procedural pain reduction in the emergency setting and was awarded the American Academy of Pediatrics Willis Wingert award for best fellow research. He has continued conducting research at All Childrens looking at best practice for procedural sedation in reduction of Pediatric forearm fractures and his current research interests include concussion management, diagnosis and prognosis in patients with mild traumatic brain injuries and predictors of overuse injuries in youth athletics. He is the founder and medical director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine division at All Childrens Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine. He also serves as the chairman of the Medical Emergency Committee at All Children's Hospital. He has worked with Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas County school systems to create a uniform return to learning protocol following concussion.
Dr. Mularoni authored the article on pediatric athlete concussion diagnosis and management for Family Practice Essentials. He has also written articles geared towards Physicians and the families of athletes highlighting the risks associated with early specialization and the overuse injuries this practice creates. Dr. Mularoni lectures locally and internationally on Pediatric Emergency and Sports related topics and is a regular contributor to Fox television's Good Day show.
Dr. Mularoni lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with his wife Kim who is also a Pediatrician and their three young children. During free time he enjoys travel, watching Michigan State sports, skiing, and competing in triathlon, running and stand-up paddle board races.
The purpose of this CME activity is to provide a broad review of the general medical management of children. Topics:
Pediatric Concussion Update and Management
Upon completion of this course learners should be able to discuss the current guidelines for concussion management
Sports Supplementation From Use Through Abuse
Upon completion of this course learners should be able to explain the current climate and negative effects of doping in sport.
Pediatric Water Safety: Get In If You Dare
Upon completion of this course learners should be able to discuss the dangers related to water and the current recommendations for Pediatric safety.
Pediatric Upper Extremity Overuse Injuries
Upon completion of this course learners should be able to describe the common upper extremity injury patterns in youth athletes.
The Athletes Foot
Upon completion of this course learners should be able to recognize patterns of lower extremity injuries that arise from poor foot mechanics
Athletic Hip Injuries
Upon completion of this course learners should be able to give examples of common hip injuries in athletes
The Sports Medicine History and Physical
Upon completion of this course learners should be able to conduct more appropriate exams based upon an athlete's training
Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux
Celiac disease, Gluten Intolerance and Wheat Allergy
Probiotics
Pediatric Food Allergy Update
Constipation and Infant Dyschezia
Liver Enzyme Evaluation
Eosinophilic esophagitis
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.
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
Fri Jun 14
Seattle, Washington
-
4:00 pm
Sat Jun 15
*At Sea - Cruising
-
-
Sun Jun 16
Ketchikan, Alaska
7:00 am
4:00 pm
Mon Jun 17
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
6:00 am
10:00 am
Mon Jun 17
Juneau, Alaska
1:30 pm
10:00 pm
Tue Jun 18
Skagway, Alaska
7:00 am
6:00 pm
Tue Jun 18
Alaska Inside Passage
6:30 pm
10:30 pm
Wed Jun 19
*At Sea - Cruising
-
-
Thu Jun 20
Victoria, British Columbia
5:30 pm
11:59 pm
Fri Jun 21
Seattle, Washington
6:00 am
-
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
Seattle, Washington - The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest. In Seattle, stroll the bustling waterfront, visit the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew, a glass of Washington wine and world-famous coffee.
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
Ketchikan, Alaska - Immerse yourself in Tlingit Indian culture as you view the world's largest collection of totem poles; kayak the colorful waterfront.
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier - One of Alaska's lesser-known gems, Endicott Arm Fjord marks the southern edge of Fords Terror Wilderness area. As you drift through its 30 -mile-long stretch, you can't help but be awed by the sorrounding granite cliffs, mountain valleys and dozens of gushing waterfalls. Drifting icebergs, deep blue waters and a spectacular tidewater glacier only add to this natural spectacle's appeal.
Skagway, Alaska - A frontier town perfectly preserved as the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. Gateway to the Trail of '98, which you may explore by helicopter or vintage railcar.
Victoria, British Columbia - Stroll through the charming downtown of this very British city, with its double-decker buses, turreted castles, fine British woolens, tea and china. Or, just outside the city, visit the lush flora and fauna of Butchart Gardens.
Non-US/Canadian individuals, please Click here to determine if you'll need a visa to board this cruise which visits Canada.
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.