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Hospital Medicine, Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Trauma Management

8-Night Eastern Caribbean & CocoCay Cruise
Round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
July 26 - August 03, 2025
Royal Caribbean's <em>Oasis of the Seas</em>
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas
16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
16 ACPE Credits
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

Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
  1. Special Considerations for the Geriatric Patient
    • Describe and discuss the unique needs of a geriatric patient.
  2. Hospital Medicine Literature Highlights I
    • Describe key updates & current literature related to the modern practice of hospital medicine.
  3. Hospital Medicine Literature Highlights II
    • Describe key updates & current literature related to the modern practice of hospital medicine.
  4. Clinical Decision Making & Diagnostic Test Interpretation
    • Interpret medical test results in a scientific manner.
  5. Peri-Operative Management
    • Identify areas of increased risk for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
  6. Sepsis and Shock
    • Describe the current state of sepsis recognition in accordance with widely accepted published guidelines.
  7. Tick Borne Disease
    • Recognize key clinical features of tick-borne diseases.
  8. Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Prophylaxis and Treatment
    • Describe the current standard of care for prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis in a hospitalized patient.
  9. Common Eye Conditions in Primary Care
    • Identify common eye conditions and differentiate them from more serious conditions that require immediate intervention.
    • Discuss eye conditions managed in the primary or urgent care setting versus when to refer the patient for specialist care.
    • Correct myths or misunderstandings to improve clinical accuracy.
    • Provide tips on how to explain eye conditions to patients and provide reassurance.
  10. The Acute Abdomen
    • Differentiate common acute abdominal conditions.
    • Recognize red flags for serious abdominal conditions that require urgent intervention.
    • Provide guidance on when to use imaging for abdominal conditions, and how to interpret common findings to guide management.
    • Build confidence in decision-making about when to refer patients for further diagnostic testing, surgery, or specialist consultation.
  11. Marine Medicine
    • Diagnose and manage marine-related injuries, including envenomations, decompression sickness, and drowning.
    • Gain insights into waterborne infections and barotrauma, focusing on symptom recognition, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment approaches.
    • Strengthen communication strategies to effectively educate patients on prevention, treatment, and recovery from these marine-related illnesses.
  12. Men's Health Care
    • Discuss the diagnosis and management between common male conditions.
    • Discuss sensitive issues like sexual health, mental health, and infertility with male patients.
    • Address the stigmas surrounding conditions like infertility and ED and encourage early intervention for male patients.
  13. Geriatric Trauma
    • Enhance skills to recognize and manage trauma in older adults.
    • Understanding the aging patient’s anatomy and physiology impact on trauma care.
    • Recognize the warning signs and impact of elder maltreatment.
  14. Inflight Medical Emergencies
    • Quickly identify and manage common inflight medical emergencies, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological conditions.
    • Become familiar with onboard medical equipment and learn how to use them effectively in time-sensitive situations.
    • Recognize the physiological effects of flight on medical conditions.
    • Discuss the legal and ethical considerations of inflight care.
  15. Ultrasound Applications in Primary Care
    • Introduction to ultrasound technology and its principles (e.g., sound waves, image formation, probe types).
    • Discuss the various fields in which settings in which ultrasound be applied in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.
    • Learn clear guidelines on when to use ultrasound effectively.
    • Provide online reading resources to learn further about ultrasound medical applications.
  16. Minor Injuries—Sprains, Bites, and Burns
    • Diagnose and manage common fall-related injuries.
    • Describe the treatment of animal bite injuries.
    • Review burn injury management and recognize red flags for potentially serious conditions.
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

Robert Fogerty, MD, MPH, SFHM

Robert Fogerty, MD, MPH, SFHM
Senior Medical Director, Clinical Leadership
Yale New Haven Hospital
Associate Clinical Professor, General Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boston College, Robert L. Fogerty received his MD and MPH degrees from Northwestern University and completed training in Internal Medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital. In 2011, he joined the Yale faculty as a founding member of the Academic Hospitalist Program. His academic interests include safety and quality of care in the inpatient setting and cost-effective care. Publications include the Journal of Hospital Medicine, JAMA Internal Medicine, and The New England Journal of Medicine. He is also the co-founder & Past-President of the Society of Hospital Medicine Connecticut Chapter, faculty in the High Value Practice Academic Alliance (HVPAA) training programs, and a founding member of the Hospital Capacity Management Consortium. In his current role as Senior Medical Director, Clinical Leadership, Dr. Fogerty reports to the Chief Medical Officer and works to support medical directors across multiple clinical disciplines in clinical operations, professional development, corporate compliance and other areas.

Dennis Andrade, MD

Dennis Andrade, MD
Associate Program Director,
Family Medicine Residency Program, Kaiser Permanente San Diego
Co-Director,
Kaiser Southern California Global Health Program
Assistant Clinical Professor,
UC San Diego School of Medicine
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor Dr. Dennis Andrade serves as the Associate Program Director for the Family Medicine Residency Program at Kaiser Permanente San Diego. With over 20 years of experience teaching and mentoring medical students and resident physicians, he manages clinical rotations across various specialties, including surgery, emergency medicine, office procedures, and ultrasound. Dr. Andrade also founded the Southern California Regional Global Health Program for Kaiser Permanente resident physicians, leading numerous international medical trips to Peru, Thailand, Jamaica, Fiji, Kenya, and Mexico.

In addition to his leadership role, Dr. Andrade maintains an active clinical practice at Kaiser Permanente, where he supervises the Minor Surgery Clinic. He is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego where he precepts medical students. Dr. Andrade has also presented at national medical conferences on a variety of topics, including medical volunteerism abroad, travel medicine, and the use of ultrasound in primary care. His expertise also includes advanced training in trauma management and wilderness medicine.

Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Andrade is passionate about travel, exploring diverse cultures, and enjoys running half-marathons, hiking, and photography.

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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 Jul 26 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 - 4:00 pm
Sun Jul 27 *At Sea - Cruising
 - -
Mon Jul 28 *At Sea - Cruising
 - -
Tue Jul 29 Basseterre, St. Kitts
 8:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed Jul 30 Philipsburg, St. Maarten
 8:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu Jul 31 Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
 7:00 am 2:30 pm
Fri Aug 01 *At Sea - Cruising
 - -
Sat Aug 02 Coco Cay, Bahamas
 8:30 am 5:00 pm
Sun Aug 03 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 6:00 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

Basseterre, St. Kitts - The island England zealously defended from Brimstone Hill, the "Gibraltar of the West Indies." In Basseterre, a mini-London, there's Piccadilly Circus to shop and a gingerbread version of Big Ben by which to check the hour.

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.

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!

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.
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