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Cruise Conference Planning For Your Association

Cardiology and Sleep Medicine

11-Night Boston, Maine & Canada Cruise
Round-trip Boston, Massachusetts
September 28 - October 09, 2026
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18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
18 ACPE Credits
18.0 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

Dr. Alkins' Topics

  1. Power of Sleep
  2. The Exhausted Patient
  3. Restless Legs Syndrome
  4. Insomnia
  5. Narcolepsy
  6. Restless Nights: Understanding Sleep Disorders in Menopause
  7. Recognizing Sleep Apneas: Definition, Evaluation, and Diagnosis
  8. Pressure Therapies for OSA: CPAP, BPAP, and Beyond
  9. Expanding the Options: Non-PAP Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Dr. Raskin's Topics

  1. Dietary Patterns for Healthy Aging and Lifespan
  2. Nutrition Firestorms: Seed Oils and Protein Misinformation
  3. Limitations of Standard Lipid Panel: What Are We Leaving on the Table?
  4. Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: US Healthcare Spending, Poor Health, and the PREVENT Tool
  5. Coronary Calcium Score: Coronary Plaque Burden - The Skeleton in the Closet
  6. Exercise: Not Too Much - The Sweet Spot
  7. How Doctors Think: The Cognitive Divide
  8. Omega-3s: Current Concepts
  9. Inflammation and ASCVD: Ready for Prime Time?
  10. Genetics and CV Disease
  11. Women and Myocardial Infarction: Yes, We Are Different
  12. Lp(a): The Biggest Loser
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

Stephan Alkins, MD, FCCP, FACP, FAASM

Stephan Alkins, MD, FCCP, FACP, FAASM
Medical Director, Internal Medicine, Crouse Medical Practice, Syracuse, New York
Voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Dr. Alkins received his BA degree from Dickinson College in 1989 and his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse in 1993. He completed his internship and residency in lntenal Medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. in 1996. He completed his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 1999.
Dr. Alkins served as an active-duty U.S. Army physician until 2004 with duty stations at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl Germany and at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland.
Dr. Alkins is in clinical practice specializing in pulmonary and sleep medicine and is the Medical Director of Internal Medicine for Crouse Medical Practice. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine and is a Fellow in the American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Stephen Raskin, MD, FACC

Stephen Raskin, MD, FACC
Steve Raskin is a practicing clinical cardiologist and is currently is the Director of the Sutter Eastbay Medical Foundation Lipid Clinic in Oakland, California. He has practiced cardiology for nearly 40 years and in addition has served as a mentor at the University of California, Berkeley, and San Francisco Combined Medical School Program and as Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF.

He has participated in many important clinical trials and served as principal investigator of many pivotal cardiology trials including the Beta Blocker Heart Attack Trial, Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST) and many of the first acute myocardial infarction thrombolytic trials (GUSTO program).

He obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin followed by internship and medical residency at the Boston City Hospital. Cardiology fellowship was completed at Mt. Zion-University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Raskin is a member of AOA and is board certified in cardiology, clinical lipidology and cardiovascular computed tomography. He is an avid photographer and ocean sailor completing two transpacific crossings and was cardiology consultant to the Swedish America’s Cup ARTEMIS Sailing Team.

He is the Chief Medical Officer of MedChefs, a company dedicated to improving health by providing a novel e-solution to foster a healthy lifestyle and nutrition pattern.

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
Mon Sep 28 Boston, Massachusetts
- 6:00 pm
Tue Sep 29 Rockland, Maine
7:00 am 4:00 pm
Wed Sep 30 Halifax, Nova Scotia
10:30 am 6:00 pm
Thu Oct 01 Sydney, Nova Scotia
10:00 am 7:00 pm
Fri Oct 02 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Sat Oct 03 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
11:00 am -
Sun Oct 04 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- 3:00 pm
Mon Oct 05 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Tue Oct 06 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
7:00 am 4:00 pm
Wed Oct 07 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Thu Oct 08 Portland, Maine
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Fri Oct 09 Boston, Massachusetts
7:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.

Ports of Call

Boston, Massachusetts - Round-trip port (embark/debark): Boston, Massachusetts. AI enhancement pending.

Rockland, Maine - Location is everything in this pretty port. The small city and its protected harbor are surrounded by rocky peninsulas, old-growth forests, and sandy beaches. This quintessential New England coastal town is brimming with historic buildings, galleries, cool restaurants, and above all, lobster; this is the self-styled lobster capital of the world.

You can venture out into the sea for lobster fishing, or explore lush green wilderness and nature preserves nearby. You’ll get the feeling of being part of a true maritime and artistic community from the second you step off the ship in Rockland!

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Located on a rocky inlet on the Atlantic Ocean, Halifax—Nova Scotia’s provincial capital—is defined by its maritime geography. It's a spirited mix of world-class history and nautical-themed museums alongside bunkers and fortresses that guarded the harbor, plus striking public art and sights, funky shops and excellent pubs serving up folk music (and good pints).

Sydney, Nova Scotia - So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell called it home for the last 37 years of his life. See why as you follow the scenic 184-mile-long Cabot Trail. Or tour to the Fortress of Louisbourg, meticulously restored to its 1744 mint condition.

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Quebec City, Quebec, Canada - Few places in North America are as steeped in history as Québec City, Canada. Older than Jamestown and founded before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, it is the only city north of Mexico whose original fortifications remain intact. The Québec City historic district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is still home to religious orders and hospitals that date back to the 17th century. Its Place-Royale would look familiar to the explorer Samuel de Champlain, even with its modern attractions of gift shops and cafés. On the Plains of Abraham, you can walk the battlefield where, in 1759, the French forces under General Montcalm were decisively trounced by the British, led by General Wolfe.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Despite its modest size, the city has an impressive number of Victorian buildings and great parks waiting to be explored. For Canadians, it is perhaps most famous as the Birthplace of Confederation. It was here, mostly at Province House, that an 1864 conference led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada. Prince Edward Island is linked to New Brunswick on the mainland of Canada by the 13-kilometer (eight-mile) Confederation Bridge that soars over the Northumberland Strait. A remarkable feat of engineering, the bridge opened in 1997 and is the longest in the world over icy waters.

Sites within downtown Charlottetown include the lovely Victoria Row, which becomes a pedestrian mall each summer, and other historic buildings, some of which are now museums. Nearby Prince Edward Island National Park is home to white-sand beaches and hiking and biking trails—plus fans can see the house and farm that inspired the beloved book Anne of Green Gables. During your visit, you can also learn about the daily lives, past and present, of residents on lighthouse and boat tours.

Portland, Maine - Portland is Maine's business, financial and retail capital and the largest city in the state. Seascapes and cityscapes blend harmoniously in Portland, perched on a peninsula, jutting out into island-studded Casco Bay. The metropolitan hub of Maine's south coast region, Portland is a progressive, lively city incorporating the character of yesteryear into a modern urban environment. Historic architecture blends gracefully with the new as you stroll along her working waterfront or the cobblestone streets of the restored Old Port section of the city.

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.
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