16th MEHS: Ethical Leadership & Team Building in Healthcare
7-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise
Round-trip Southampton (London), England
July 12 - 19, 2026
Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas
16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 16 ACPE Credits 16.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees
Attendees
Registration Fee
(Cruise Pricing is Additional and Listed Separately)
Physicians, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Dentists, Pharmacists, Healthcare Executives, and Faculty Seeking up to 16 CE Credits / CE Contact Hours
$995.00
Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, CRNAs, Chiropractors, Physical/Rehab/Occupational/etc. Therapists, and other Non-Physician healthcare providers Seeking up to 16 CE Credits / CE Contact Hours
$795.00
Nurses, Nursing Home / Home Healthcare Practitioner, Residents*, Current students*, former students* of Dr. Chandra, BHAA Members *proof/verification required Seeking up to 16 CE Credits / CE Contact Hours
$595.00
Non-CE Earning: Faculty / Corporate Members to participate in the Academic Conference and can attend CE Sessions, but will not recieve CE Credit
$295.00
Non-CE Earning: Students / Guests to participate in the Academic Conference and can also attend CE sessions, but will not recieve CE Credit
All pre-registered CE attendees will receive at least six (6) hours of pre-conference study materials, including cases and assignments, at least two weeks prior to the cruise departure date. These materials will be discussed during Day 1 and/or Day 2 of the CE sessions.
Pre-Conference Self-Study Topics (Slides)
Self-Assessment Exercises for Different Cases Related to Ethical Scenarios
Ethical Dimensions: Self-Awareness of the Workplace Environment—and Its Impact on Patient Care
Employee Conflict Situations & Its Relationship with Patient Care
Impact of Inter-Personal Conflict on Patient Care
Correlation Between Conflict Situations and Organizational Complexity
Factors That Trigger Conflict
Conflict Between Different Types of Personnel:
Physician vs. Physician
Physician vs. Nurse
Nurse vs. Nurse
Department vs. Department
Professional Disparagement and Its Impact on Patients and Care Delivery
Professional vs. Unprofessional Behavior
Expectation of Professionalism From:
Healthcare Personnel Perspective
Patient Perspective
Family/Guardian/Caregiver Perspective
Discrimination Issues:
Workplace Discrimination
Patient Discrimination
Time Allocated: 6 hours (Self-paced)
Day 1 (Face-to-Face) – Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Plan for the Day
Face-to-Face Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (3 hours)
Differentiation Between Types of Consent & Assessing Consent Issues for Different Clients: Minors, Adults, and Elderly
Case Studies & Role-Playing Exercise
Ethical Issues - 2: Gatekeepers for Ethical Integrity
Conflict of Interest
Whistleblower Protection
Impaired Healthcare Provider
Case Study & Discussion
Assignments
Assignments will be given at the end of the lecture.
Participants must complete them and be prepared to present on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
If needed, the key presenter will be available for guidance.
International Conference Presentation Session (Non-CE)
Time & Location: TBD (As needed)
Open to all registrants but does not earn CE credit.
Day 2 (Face-to-Face) – Saturday, July 18, 2026
Plan for the Day
Face-to-Face CE Session: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (2 hours)
Session Outline
Presentation & Discussion on Assignments
Open discussions with participants
Topics for the Day
Team Building & Leadership Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
Team Building
Benefits of Building Effective Teams
Characteristics of Well-Performing Teams
Critical Factors of Productive Teams
Different Types of Leaders in Healthcare Organizations
Role of Leaders in Team Building
Case Studies, Role-Playing, & Discussion Related to Team Building
Leadership Styles & Strategies in the Healthcare Environment
Different Leadership Styles
Strategies That Work or Fail in Healthcare Environments
Characteristics of Effective Leaders in Healthcare Organizations
Case Studies, Role-Playing, & Discussion Related to Leadership
Closing Remarks for CE Sessions
Final Thoughts & Open Discussion
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
Ashish Chandra, MBA, PhD
Professor Ashish Chandra is a Professor of Healthcare Administration, College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), Houston, Texas, USA where he also served as the Department Chair for over four years at UHCL. All together Dr. Chandra has over 20 years of university level teaching experience in the U.S. He is a well-recognized healthcare administration academician internationally and serves on the academic advisory board of several educational institutions in Turkey and India. He has also provided over a dozen Management Development Program, Faculty Development Programs, and professional consulting services to several healthcare and business organizations in the United States, India, Turkey, and aboard cruise ships. He actively served on the board of directors of several professional and community organizations in the United States. Over the past four years he has served as the Course Director and Speaker of five Continuing Education Programs for health professionals.
Dr. Chandra is a prolific researcher and has 75 publications in refereed journals, two edited books, ten book chapters, and over 250 publications in conference proceedings. He is an Executive Editor of the journal Hospital Topics (the oldest journal in healthcare administration field - almost 95 years in existence). He has served as the President of FOUR major international academic organizations - the Business and Health Administration Association; the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators; the MBAA International; and the Federation of Business Disciplines. He has also served as the Program Chair of over a dozen major international conferences, held in U.S., India, Turkey, and U.K. as well as aboard cruise ships in the Caribbean, Alaska, Baltics, and Mediterranean.
Professor Chandra has received numerous awards and recognition related to teaching, research, and service throughout his career, including the 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award by the National Society for Leadership Success; 2015 Outstanding Professor Award given by the University of Houston - Clear Lake Alumni Association; 2012 American College of Healthcare Executives Service Award; 2011 Outstanding Educator Award from the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators; to name a few. He also has the distinct honor of being the Commencement Speaker at the December 2018 graduation ceremony of the University of Houston – Clear Lake. The URL link to Dr. Chandra’s commencement speech is below. Please cue to minute 32 of the video link in case you just want to see Dr. Chandra’s speech.
URL to speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpwOooexSYA&t=2984s
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 Jul 12
Southampton (London), England
-
5:00 pm
Mon Jul 13
Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium
-
-
Tue Jul 14
*At Sea - Cruising
10:00 am
7:00 pm
Wed Jul 15
Molde, Norway
9:00 am
-
Thu Jul 16
Olden, Norway
-
2:00 pm
Fri Jul 17
Stavanger, Norway
1:00 pm
7:00 pm
Sat Jul 18
*At Sea - Cruising
-
-
Sun Jul 19
Southampton (London), England
5:30 am
-
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
Southampton (London), England - A city with a rich maritime heritage, Southampton is the perfect gateway to your journey—but why not take the opportunity to explore before or after your cruise? Wander along the medieval city walls, uncover the Titanic’s legacy at the SeaCity Museum, or venture into the scenic New Forest. And with London just a short journey away, you can extend your adventure in one of the world’s most exciting cities. From iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London to world-class shopping, theatre, and dining, London offers endless possibilities to make the most of your time before setting sail or after returning from your voyage.
Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium - Bordering the delta of the Scheldt, and the Maas and Rhine rivers, Zeebrugge could be one of the most unique seaports you visit in this lifetime. Zeebrugge is blessed with a picturesque network of canals and fields peppered with graceful windmills. Zeebrugge serves as a gateway port to the historic city of Brussels.
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
Molde, Norway - All of the stunning beauty you associate with Norway is on display in Molde, a city roughly 400 kilometers (240 miles) north of Bergen with white clapboard houses sitting alongside a sparkling fjord. On a clear day, more than 200 peaks are visible from this part of the Romsdal Peninsula. (The Varden Viewpoint, 10 minutes by car from the center of town, is the best place to take in the breathtaking panorama.) Even when the weather is less cooperative, there is plenty to do, with cozy cafés, boutiques selling woolen sweaters and the Romsdal Museum, an open-air folk museum where you can literally stroll through the region’s history and traditional homes. Molde is also one end of one of Norway’s most beautiful coastal drives, the Atlantic Ocean Road (in Norwegian, the Atlanterhavsvegen), which crosses spectacular bridges and a number of islands.
Olden, Norway - As well as being surrounded by immense natural beauty - think emerald lakes, towering mountains and cascading waterfalls - this fjord village of approximately 500 inhabitants once hosted American portrait and landscape artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), whose "Singerheimen" home is about a mile from the pier. Olden is mainly a gateway to outdoor activities, such as fishing or boating in the chilly teal-colored, glacier-fed waters of Oldevatnet Lake.
Stavanger, Norway - Perched on Norway's dramatic western coast, Stavenger is a city full of historic architecture, quaint cafes and ocean views. Check out Gamle Stavanger, the picturesque old town, where you'll find well-preserved wooden buildings dating back to the 18th century painted in unique pastel hues. Learn more about the Vikings at the Museum of Archaeology, or visit 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral — thanks to a series of rebuilding efforts over the years, it features architectural elements from Romanesque to ornate Baroque. Then, take the short trip to Prekestol, the "Preacher's Pulpit," a rocky natural viewing point overlooking Lyse Fjord.
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.
