Family Medicine; Women's Health in the 21st Century: New Understandings and New Solutions
7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Coco Cay Cruise
Round-trip Port Canaveral, Florida
March 26 - April 02, 2023
Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas
16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 16 ACPE Credits 7.0 Hours of Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners 16.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees
$995 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Doctors of Pharmacy, & Dentists $795 for Physician Assistants $595 for Nurses, Residents, Students & Others
Identify the epidemiology of infections causing fever
Discuss the diagnostic evaluation of fever depending on age, while minimizing the risk associated with invasive testing
Explain the choice of empiric management and treatment
Smoking Cessation – Current Options
Recognize the front line approach to prevention and treatment of tobacco use and nicotine dependence
Summarize the behavioral and pharmacotherapy interventions to affect tobacco smoking cessation
Discuss the current evidence for the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems for tobacco cessation in adults
Locate two AAFP resources on smoking cessation available for practicing clinicians and patients
Ask and Act: a program for tobacco cessation
Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Toolkit
Choosing Wisely – A Look at a National Dialogue About What Not to Do in Medicine.
Locate the online presence of the Choosing Wisely Campaign
Explain the genesis of the Choosing Wisely Campaign
Summarize strategic statements published in the Choosing Wisely Campaign
Recognize the practical aspects of using the Choosing Wisely Campaign® in educating patients about quaternary prevention
Immunizations - The ACIP 2023 Update
Outline 2023 changes to the ACIP recommended immunization schedules
Advise patients with a history of an adverse event following immunization on the recommendation for reimmunization
Develop strategies to address parental concerns and other barriers to immunization administration in children and adolescents
Consider strategies to improve vaccination coverage among groups impacted by social disparities (i.e. social determinants of health)
Sexually Transmitted Infection Guidelines – The 2021 CDC Report
Discuss the common clinical presentations for patients experiencing STIs
Demonstrate the contemporary use of testing to diagnose STIs and treatment of STIs
Review major infections with identification of appropriate therapy
Anal Cancer - Screening, Detection, and Prevention
Summarize the relationship of human papillomavirus infection to anal squamous cell carcinoma
Outline a screening protocol for precancerous lesions high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia
Discuss interventions to lower risk for anal cancer
Transgender Health Care
Define gender identity
Outline steps to implement transgender sensitive care
Point out areas of risk for patients undergoing hormone therapy and surgical treatment for gender confirmation.
Identify state and facility laws governing the care of transgender patients including (but not limited to) legal decision-making and visitation
HIV Screening and Prevention
State the 2019 USPSTF recommendations on screening for HIV in the general populations.
Outline the 2021 US Public Health Service clinical practice guidelines on pre-exposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV infection
Summarize the 2016 guidelines for antiretroviral postexposure prophylaxis after high risk sexual encounter, injection drug use, or other non-occupational exposure to HIV.
Develop a strategy for screening of patients for eligibility for pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection
The Integrative Approach to Menopause: Optimizing Healthy Longevity for Menopausal Women
Why does menopause happen?
Outline the process of menopause
Describe the significance of menopause to all women
Recognize the health issues that result from menopause
State why menopause matters and why it should be treated
Provide an overview of the numerous ways that progesterone and estrogen impact the organ systems of women
Menopause and the immune system: An integrative approach
Contrast the differences between men and women and their immune systems
Outline the many roles of the immune system throughout the body
Explain how estrogen modulates the immune system
Identify the health outcomes relating to alterations within the immune system during and after the menopause transition
Menopause and the cardiovascular system: An integrative approach
Contrast the differences between men and women and their cardiovascular systems
Outline the many roles played by estrogen throughout the cardiovascular system
Explain how estrogen modulates the cardiovascular system via the mitochondria
Detail how estrogen modulates the cardiovascular system via the immune system
Identify the health outcomes relating to alterations within the immune system during and after the menopause transition
Menopause and brain function: An integrative approach
Cite the differences between the brains of men and women
Summarize the roles of hormones on brain function
Examine how estrogen modulates the immune system of the brain
Contrast the reasons why women experience far more dementia and mood disorders than men
Prepare a therapeutic approach to brain health
Menopause and female sexuality: An integrative approach
Outline the effects of menopause on female sexuality
Describe the significance of estrogen to female sexuality
Recognize the emotional impacts of sexual changes with menopause
Detail the role of oxytocin and female sexuality
Develop a therapeutic strategy to revitalize sexual enjoyment and response
Menopause and skin and hair vitality: An integrative approach
Detail the impact of hormones on skin and hair
Outline the effects that menopause has on hair and skin health
Explain how estrogen modulates skin and hair structures
Develop a therapeutic strategy to maintain and restore healthy skin and hair
Menopause and bone health: An integrative approach
Outline the effects of menopause on female sexuality
Describe the significance of estrogen to female sexuality
Recognize the emotional impacts of sexual changes with menopause
Detail the role of oxytocin and female sexuality
Develop a therapeutic strategy to revitalize sexual enjoyment and response
The Best Integrative Approach to Menopause: Including case studies and the ABC’s of prescribing hormones
Explain the benefits of time restricted eating and fasting for menopausal women
Recognize the role of estrogen and the circadian rhythm and gut microbiome
Detail the impact on dietary choices on the health of menopausal women
Learn how targeted nutraceuticals can be utilized to improve patient lives
Integrate the data learned into the care of actual patients
Acquire the basics of prescribing hormones to your menopausal patients
Develop a comprehensive lifestyle approach to optimizing the health of menopausal women
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
David Glenn Weismiller, MD, ScM, FAAFP
Professor
Department of Family and Community Medicine
University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine
Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dr. Weismiller is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his residency at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville and a fellowship in Maternal-Child Health and graduate degree in Epidemiology at Brown University School of Medicine, Providence.
A Professor of Family Medicine at the new medical school of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he provides full-scope care that includes inpatient and maternity care. A proponent of "reflection in practice" and "learner-centered instruction," he is recognized nationally for his work in continuing medical education and faculty development.
Having taught board review programs for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for more than 20 years, he is the founding and current chair of the AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Express™, as well as the AAFP's annual Family Medicine Update course.
He is a frequent presenter at AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX) and teaches American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Knowledge Self-Assessments throughout the country. Dr. Weismiller is the author of numerous publications on issues related to women's and children's health, and he is an advocate for empowering individuals to make sound health care choices.
He is the father of three amazing daughters. He and his partner Brian make their home in Las Vegas.
Felice L. Gersh, MD
Consultative Faculty, University of Arizona School of Medicine
Division of Integrative Medicine
Board Certified OB/GYN: American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Board Certified Integrative Medicine: American Board of Physician Specialties
Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, which provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine.
An active part of the PCOS community, Dr. Gersh works with the PCOS Awareness Association and is a member of the PCOS Challenge’s Medical/Scientific Advisory Board. She speaks at the annual conferences of both non-profit organizations. She is a member of the AE-PCOS Society, and has spoken multiple times at their prestigious academic meetings.
She taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor, where she received the highly coveted Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. She now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she lectures and regularly grades the case presentations written by the Fellowship students for their final exams. She has had many scientific articles published in prestigious medical journals, and most recently had an article chosen to be featured in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Additionally, she is a sought after medical forensic expert and has worked on numerous high profile legal cases.
Felice Gersh, M.D. is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS and the PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track and her newest book, Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know, is now available on Amazon. She is a prolific lecturer, nationally and internationally, and has been featured in several films and documentary series, including The Real Skinny on Fat with Montel Williams and Fasting with Valter Longo, Ph.D. Dr. Gersh is regularly featured on podcasts and health summits, and has a popular health show on Instagram Live.
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 Mar 26
Port Canaveral, Florida
-
4:30 pm
Mon Mar 27
Coco Cay, Bahamas
7:00 am
4:00 pm
Tue Mar 28
*At Sea - Cruising
-
-
Wed Mar 29
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
12:00 pm
8:00 pm
Thu Mar 30
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
8:00 am
6:00 pm
Fri Mar 31
*At Sea - Cruising
-
-
Sat Apr 01
*At Sea - Cruising
-
-
Sun Apr 02
Port Canaveral, Florida
6:00 am
-
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
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.
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
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
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!
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.
