Our office will be closed Thursday, November 24th (all day) in observance of Thanksgiving Day. We will reopen on Friday, November 25th, at 8:30 am.

800-926-3775

University at Sea®

5700 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33703

E-Mail Us

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Saturday
10:00am - 2:00pm EST
Cruise Conference Planning For Your Association
Support Doctors Without Borders
Pricing and Ports | Itinerary | E-mail us | TravelSafe Insurance

Updates in Family Medicine & Women's Health

6-Night Western Caribbean & CocoCay Cruise
Round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
October 27 - November 02, 2024
<em>Celebrity Beyond</em>
Celebrity Beyond
14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ACPE Credits
14.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees
$995 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Doctors of Pharmacy, & Dentists
$795 for Physician Assistants
$595 for Nurses, Residents, Students & Others

Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
The purpose of this CME activity is to review and discuss common general medical conditions and to provide guidelines for their management and prevention. Topics have been chosen to benefit the family physician, general internist and Advance Practice Professionals in an ambulatory care setting.

Topics
  1. Heart Disease in Women: A Call to Action
    • Appreciate sex-related differences in symptoms of ischemia between men and women
    • Discuss non-traditional risk factors for CAD impacting women that deserve special attention
    • Discuss strategies to raise awareness and close the gaps to optmize treatment of heart disease in men and women
  2. Hypertension in African Americans
    • Discuss the prevalence of hypertension in African Americans
    • Describe social determinants of health which impact on effective treatment in this population
  3. Hypertension Update 2023
  4. Health Literacy
    • Identify which patient groups are at greatest risk for low health literacy
    • Appreciate the role that low health literacy plays on health outcomes
    • Utilize a simple intervention to identify the low health literacy patient
  5. Hypertension Emergencies
  6. Assessing Cardiac Risk Before Surgery
    • Appreciate causes of perioperative cardiac events
    • Discuss which patients require preoperative assessment
  7. Implicit Bias in Health Care
  8. The Choosing Wisely Movement in Medicine
  9. Osteoporosis Diagnosis
    • Share data on prevalence of osteoporosis
    • Discuss the impact the 2020 NCQA measure on prevalence and clinical outcomes
  10. Osteoporosis Treatment
    • Utilize simple algorithms to offer treatment in house and increase the number of patients receiving treatment.
  11. I can not sleep but definitely overeat: can you prescribe estrogen for me?
    • Review impact of menopause on QOL
    • Synthesize an EBM to address menopausal symptoms
    • Integrate technology in our daily practice
  12. Breast cancer screening: another change another dilemma
    • Educate providers on value based care and a public health vs primary care approach
    • Develop a systematic approach to approaching a breast mass
  13. Dementia, Delirium and Depression: role of primary care
    • Utilize a systematic approach to offer treatment options
    • Highlight ways primary care providers can start treatment in office without specialty care or until specialty care is provided
  14. Doc - can you fill in my disability papers. I have long term COVID
    • Review up to date information on long term COVID
    • Educate patients on disability process
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 S. Kountz, MD, MBA, FACP

David S. Kountz, MD, MBA, FACP
Professor of Medicine
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Dr. David S. Kountz is a Professor of Medicine for the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Co-Chief Academic Officer for Hackensack Meridian Health. He earned his AB at Princeton, MD at SUNY/Buffalo School of Medicine, and MBA at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ. He completed training in Internal Medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. 

A board-certified internist, Dr. Kountz has had progressive responsibilities in academic medicine as Associate Professor of Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. 

Dr. Kountz's research interests include hypertension treatment and guidelines in underserved populations, health literacy, pipeline programs and leadership development. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, editorials and abstracts, and is a frequent speaker within and outside of his health network on a variety of topics in primary care. 

Khelda Jabbar, MD, MPH, CPE, CCD

Khelda Jabbar, MD, MPH, CPE, CCD
Chief Medical Officer
Charles River Community Health
Brighton, MA Dr. Jabbar joined Charles River Community Health in July 2020 as the Chief Medical Officer/ Certified Physician Executive where she oversees several of the clinical departments including primary care, nursing, behavioral health, women’s health and eye care.

Prior to joining Charles River, Dr. Jabbar was the Chief of the Internal Medicine Department at South Shore Medical Center/ South Shore Health System. In addition to that role she led the development of the bone health program and the accreditation of the program with the International Society of Clinical Densitometry.

She was an assistant clinical professor at Boston University for 6 years and developed primary care tracks for women’s health within Boston Medical Center and served as the interim medical director for the Women’s Health Group.

Professionally she has formal training in preventive medicine and family medicine, a women’s health fellowship and a master’s in public health and is a certified clinical bone densitometrist.

In addition to her leadership roles she remains a practicing physician with a focus on improving access to patients while delivering quality care.

Outside of work, she spends her time in antique stores and in horseback riding barns.

Pricing and Ports | Itinerary | Questions? E-mail us |

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 Oct 27 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 - 4:00 pm
Mon Oct 28 *At Sea - Cruising
 - -
Tue Oct 29 Georgetown, Grand Cayman
 7:00 am 4:00 pm
Wed Oct 30 Cozumel, Mexico
 10:30 am 7:00 am
Thu Oct 31 *At Sea - Cruising
 - -
Fri Nov 01 Coco Cay, Bahamas
 7:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat Nov 02 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 7:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.

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

Georgetown, Grand Cayman - Grand Cayman is where the high life meets island life. Snorkel with stingrays in Stingray City. Treat your inner foodie at eateries established by acclaimed top chefs like Michael Schwartz, or chow down on conch fritters by the seashore. You can even soak up some rays at one of the beaches voted best in the world, Seven Mile Beach. And do it all in the same day.

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.

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

Perfect Day at CocoCay

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.
Pricing and Ports | Itinerary | Questions? E-mail us |
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
©2019 - University at Sea®