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
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Saturday
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Topics in Infectious Diseases; Adult and Pediatric Emergency Medicine
7-Night St. Kitts, San Juan & Puerto Plata Cruise
Round-trip Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
November 01 - 08, 2025
Round-trip Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
November 01 - 08, 2025
16 ACPE Credits
16.0 Contact Hours
$795 for Physician Assistants
$595 for Nurses, Residents, Students & Others
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
- New antimicrobial agents and antimicrobial prophylaxis for prevention of infective endocarditis
- Utilize up-to-date information regarding indications and usage of new antimicrobials
- Develop a reasoned approach to considering antimicrobial prophylaxis per American Heart Association guidelines
- Confusing diagnostics in infectious diseases
- Discuss how infectious disease tests are reported
- Appropriately use and interpret some newer molecular tests for infectious diseases
- Intraabdominal infections and diverticulitis
- Describe the approach to intraabdominal infections and select appropriate antimicrobial therapy
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Recite common pathogens associated with skin infections
utilize appropriate antimicrobial therapy based on exam
- C difficile and other diarrheas
- Recite common challenging aspects of treating diarrhea in the era of C difficile infection
- Infectious risks in international travelers
- Recite commonly encountered diseases associated with international travel
- Identify necessary items to bring for international travel
- Infectious Disease image review and word association (1-1.25 hrs)
- Recall specific infectious diseases based on keywords and/or images
- Review of SARS-CoV2 since 2020 and update in Mpox
- Understand presentations for covid 19 as well as inpatient and outpatient treatment strategies, and vaccine indications
- Discuss the current status of Monkey Pox and vaccination
- Male Urological Emergencies
- Discuss time-related caveats in management of testicular torsion and renal colic
- CNS infections
- Discuss timing and alternatives to lumbar puncture in cases of suspected CNS infections
- Allergy and Anaphylaxis
- Appreciate the role of early epinephrine administration and early airway management in acute anaphylaxis and angioedema
- Abdominal pain and trauma
- Identify the limitations of physical exam and imaging studies in excluding some important abdominal pathologies
- Airway Management
- Discuss importance of preparation and pretreatment for successful airway management
- Manage airway in a variety of emergencies
- ENT emergencies
- Recognize and manage certain ENT emergencies with focus on rational and safe care
- Effectively manage common maladies such as epistaxis and recognize uncommon ones such as mucor
- Anticholinergics and organophosphates
- Discuss approach and management of intentional and iatrogenic anticholinergic and cholinergic toxicity
- Enable recognition of appropriate toxidromes, decontamination, and resuscitation
- Psychiatric Medicine Toxicity
- Evaluate for the presence of a toxidrome: vitals, mental status, pupils, mucous membranes, bowel sounds, urinary retention
- Bronchiolitis and Asthma in Children
- Discuss best practices for patients with mild to moderate acute asthma exacerbations
- Identify which patients would benefit from aggressive asthma treatment in your emergency department
- Pediatric Visual Diagnosis
- Identify illness processes by key visual diagnostic clues
- Pediatric Hyperglycemic Emergencies
- Discuss the presentation and diagnostic workup of pediatric hyperglycemia
- Describe a treatment plan for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Recognize some of the more severe complications of diabetic ketoacidosis and when/how to intervene
- Recognize hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state in children and how to intervene
- Healing your healers: Recognition of and Recovery from Second Victim Syndrome
- Ins and Outs: What's new in pediatric ingestions
- Understand emerging trends for observation vs. retrieval of foreign bodies
- Analyze evaluation, management and intervention strategies for newer hazards including laundry pods, magnetic toys and electronic cigarettes
- At Risk Children and Adolescents
- Identify risk factors and discuss the prevalence of physical abuse and suicide in children
- Develop plans to maximize safety interventions for these at risk groups
- Pediatric Neurologic Emergencies
- Apply best practices for pediatric seizure care based on appropriate risk stratification
- Increase recognition of pediatric patients at risk for stroke
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Understand etiology of pregnancy related morbidity and mortality and apply this knowledge to identify opportunities for intervention
- Identify best practices in the recognition and aggressive treatment of pre-eclampsia and hemorrhage.
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. Tan, MD, FACP, FIDSA
Medical Director, Clinical Research Center
Summa Health
Professor of Internal Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Akron, OH
Michael J. Tan, MD is Professor of Internal Medicine at Northeastern Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) in Rootstown, Ohio. At NEOMED, he is co-course director of the Infection and Immunity Course and Vice-Chair of the Infectious Disease Section of the Principles of Medicine Course. Dr. Tan is Lead Physician for Summa Health Medical Group-Infectious Disease at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio where he is also Clinical Physician, Infectious Diseases and HIV as well as Medical Director for the Summa Health Clinical Research Center.
Dr. Tan is board certified in infectious disease and internal medicine. He obtained his medical degree from the Northeastern Universities College of Medicine (now NEOMED) and completed his residency training at Summa Health System. He then completed a fellowship in Infectious Disease at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Dr. Tan is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). He is Regent for the American College of Physicians and immediate past-Governor for the Ohio Chapter of the ACP.
Dr. Tan’s primary research interests include participation in multi-centered controlled trials of new and novel treatments for Clostridium difficile infection, skin and soft tissue infection, and pneumonia. He is co-editor of Tan JS, File TM Jr., Salata RA, Tan MJ (eds.) Expert Guide to Infectious Diseases, 2nd edition (2008, ACP Press) and Rosenthal KS and Tan MJ (eds.) Rapid Review Microbiology and Immunology 3rd edition (2010, Mosby). Dr. Tan is listed in Best Doctors in America (2010 to present).
Jennifer Mitzman, MD, FACEP
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Columbus, OH
In addition, she has a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. There she has an opportunity to work with residents from a variety of disciplines including Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics and Family Medicine as well as fellows in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Mitzman completed her medical education at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She went on to complete residency in Emergency Medicine at Case Western University Hospitals in Cleveland. There she discovered passions for pediatric patients and education. After residency, she elected to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Brenner Children's Hospital. Following her training she returned to Ohio and joined The Ohio State University faculty.
She enjoys free time with her husband and young children.
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.
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 Nov 01 | Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida |
- | 3:30 pm |
| Sun Nov 02 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Mon Nov 03 | Puerto Plata, Dom. Rep. |
10:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Tue Nov 04 | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
10:30 am | 6:00 pm |
| Wed Nov 05 | Basseterre, St. Kitts |
8:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| Thu Nov 06 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Fri Nov 07 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Sat Nov 08 | Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida |
7:00 am | - |
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
Orlando (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.
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
Puerto Plata, Dom. Rep. - In Puerto Plata, you’ll be greeted by verdant mountains, pristine beaches, and nature-filled adventures. Go for a swim at the awe-inspiring 27 Waterfalls complex. Hike through the lush, protected jungle of El Choco National Park, enjoying the park’s two lagoons. Swim with dolphins at World Ocean, the largest manmade dolphin habitat in the world, or grab a kayak and head out on the water at Manatee Reserve.
For history buffs, tour the Fortress of San Felipe and travel back in time to Spanish occupation. Don’t leave the Domincan Republic without sampling locally distilled rum or delicacies like la bandera and mofongo.
San Juan, Puerto Rico - The vibrant capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan offers something for every traveler — world-famous beaches with crystal clear waters, incredible cuisine, rugged natural beauty and a rich history that goes back 500 years. With its ancient fortresses and colorful colonial-era buildings, San Juan makes it easy to feel as though you’ve slipped into the past. Life moves at a slower pace along the sunny cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, and salsa beats seem to waft perpetually from open windows. If you’re craving a hike, head to El Yunque National Forest. And if you’re more in the mood to unwind, set your sights on the beautiful shores of Isla Verde or El Condado. Mealtime is also an adventure, with so many delicious options to try — from mofongo and pastelon to chillo frito and alcapurrias. Pair every bite with a piña colada — Puerto Rico’s national drink.
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.
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.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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