Pediatrics Updates: Gastroenterology, Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine
7-Night Western Caribbean & Coco Cay Cruise
Round-trip Miami, Florida
June 10 - 17, 2023
Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas
14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 14 ACPE Credits 14.0 MOC (Part II) points in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program 2.0 Hours of Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners 14.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees
$895 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Doctors of Pharmacy, & Dentists $750 for Physician Assistants $495 for Nurses, Residents, Students & Others
Pediatric Sports Medicine: This lecture series will focus on commonly seen Pediatric injuries that may be encountered by any provider who cares for children. Topics range from taking a sports physical to the management of common injuries experienced by children. In addition we will discuss supplements taken by many athletes and there will also be a lecture regarding marine injuries given the location of our classroom.
Pediatric Gastroenterology:
The purpose of our lectures during this CME conference is to present a wide range and variety of important information in the field of pediatric gastroenterology in a concise and complete format. Topics pertaining to children’s health care include the application of the current guidelines for the management and treatment of GERD and constipation in the pediatric population; a review of the recognizable signs and symptoms of celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease in children; a discussion of the literature and indications for probiotic use in pediatrics; and an overview of the approach to evaluating children and adolescents with elevated liver enzymes and with eating disorders.
Our goal during this CME conference is to present the latest and most up-to-date information possible to health care providers in a highly engaging, entertaining, and interactive manner to promote high quality health care team performance and outcomes.
Topics:
What's new with Pediatric Concussion?
Upon completion of this course learners should be able to discuss the newest advances in concussion management
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.
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 Sports History with Cases
Upon completion of this course learners should be perform more accurate history taking when seeing Pediatric athletes.
Pediatric Hip Pain
Upon completion of this course learner's should be able to describe the common Pelvic injury patterns in youth athletes.
Pediatric Upper Extremity injuries
Upon completion of this course learner' should be able to describe the common upper extremity injury patterns in youth athletes.
The Athletes Foot
Upon completion of this course learner’s should be able to describe the common lower extremity injury patterns in youth athletes.
Identify & treat celiac disease in the pediatric population.
Probiotics
Discuss the indications for probiotic therapy in children.
Adolescent Eating Disorders
Recognize children and adolescents at risk eating disorders
Constipation & Infant Dyschezia
Differentiate between neonatal constipation and infant dyschezia.
Liver Enzyme Evaluation
Understand & interpret the significance of elevated liver enzymes
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Recognize the presenting sign & symptoms of children with inflammatory bowel disease.
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
Michael J. Wilsey, Jr., MD, FAAP
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition of Florida
Vice-Chair, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and
Vice-Chief of the Medical Staff
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
Dr. Wilsey is Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and former Associate Program Director of the 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 currently serves as the Vice Chief of the medical staff and the Vice-chairman of the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (JHACH) 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 has served on the Endoscopy and Procedures Committee and the Clinical Practice 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). Dr. Wilsey has been recognized and has won teaching awards for outstanding medical education, and is the clerkship coordinator and core faculty member for pediatric residents at both USF and JHACH 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.
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 Jun 10
Miami, Florida
-
4:30 pm
Sun Jun 11
Coco Cay, Bahamas
7:00 am
5:00 pm
Mon Jun 12
*At Sea - Cruising
-
-
Tue Jun 13
Cozumel, Mexico
7:00 am
6:00 pm
Wed Jun 14
Costa Maya, Mexico
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Thu Jun 15
Roatan, Honduras
7:00 am
3:00 pm
Fri Jun 16
*At Sea - Cruising
-
-
Sat Jun 17
Miami, Florida
6:00 am
-
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
Miami, Florida - South Florida's exciting, international city is much more than the gateway to Latin America, it's one of the world's most popular vacation destinations. Before departing from Miami, enjoy a tour that will highlight this "Magic City." Board an airboat and explore the wild Everglades--be ready to see gators. Experience the one-of-a-kind art deco district in South Beach. Discover a cuisine and culture that fits perfectly with your South American adventure.
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
Cozumel, Mexico - With its lively tropical reefs, crystal-clear waters and ancient ruins, Cozumel is ripe for one-of-a-kind adventures. Cruise to Cozumel and head to Chankanaab National Park, where you can snorkel among the colorful reefs and schools of tropical fish that give this island its premier diving status. Or travel back in time on an adventure through the towering Maya ruins of Tulum. When you’re done exploring, unwind with a beachside massage at Playa Mia. From culture savoring to soaking up sunshine, you’ll find a world of adventure waiting for you in Cozumel.
Costa Maya, Mexico - Exploring the dense tropical vegetation and wide sandy bays of the Costa Maya, it's easy to imagine the days when sacrifice and slavery, rite and ritual were rampant in the Mayan culture. Even today, the countless ruins of temple walls, stairs and secret pathways exude magic and mystery. And when your archaeology lesson is complete, glorious stretches of coral sand may inspire you to build your own empire-of sand castles, of course!
Roatan, Honduras - The island of Roatan is known for its glittering bays and colorful coral reefs perfect for outdoor adventures like snorkeling and scuba diving. Discover your inner pirate in Roatan, where you can taste local rum, swim among starfish at Starfish Alley, or sample fresh seafood at local restaurants.
The 40-mile-long island borders the second-longest barrier reef on the globe, which attracts many divers each year. Go horseback riding at Little French Cay or unwind in paradise at West Bay. Don’t forget to try conch fritters and rum cake during your visit.
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.
