Women's HealthHolland America's ms Oosterdam
 7-Night Alaskan Cruise Conference
Round-trip from Seattle, Washington
July 7 - 14, 2013
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
14 Contact Hours
Course Fee
Physicians - $695
All Others - $450
Course Fee Cancellation Policy 30 days or more - None; 7-29 days - 50%; less than 7 days - 100%
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CME meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® at 800-422-0711 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.
H. James Brownlee, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Brownlee is a Professor of Medicine, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida; Medical Director, Monsour Executive Wellness Center, Tampa, Florida.
After earning his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York, Dr. Brownlee completed his residency training through the Williamsport Hospital Family Practice Residency Program in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He then completed a teaching fellowship in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Miami in Florida, followed by a geriatric fellowship at the Geriatric Education Center of the University of North Carolina.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Brownlee is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
J. Kell Williams, M.D., Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Specialties, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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Obstetrician/Gynecologists, Family Physicians, Internists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
| Program Purpose / Objectives |
The purpose of this CME activity is to provide a review of clinical conditions encountered by the Family Physician and address common gynecological problems.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
*Explain evidence-based approaches to disease management
*Utilize current guidelines in determining appropriateness of genetic-based cancer screening
* Differentiate various types and doses of oral contraceptives used in clinical practice
* Incorporate new FDA safety guidelines when counseling about contraception
* Incorporate the recent changes in guidelines for the management of abnormal pap tests
* Discuss menopausal hormone patient in the wake of recent media exposure
* Recognize the global risks for cardiac disease
* Identify national guidelines for diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia
* Discuss the treatment of common STDs
* Define relationships of allergic rhinitis and comorbidities
* Recognize the presentation of depression in women
*Appreciate the clinical nuances and differences between monopolar and bipolar depression
* Identify the benefits and limitations of the various medication classes presently available to treat monopolar and bipolar depression disorders
* Discuss the similarities and differences between migraine, tension, cluster and sinus headaches in adults and children
* Discuss the pharmacologic therapies for migraine including “abortive” and “preventative” therapy
*Recognize the prevalence and risk factors associated with osteoporosis
*Emphasize the lifestyle and therapeutic options for the prevention of osteoporosis
* Discuss the risk factors and clinical presentation of cardiovascular disease in women compared to men
* Identify the American Diabetic Association (ADA) guidelines for the diagnosis of Prediabetes, the Type 2 Diabetes, the Joint National Committee on Hypertension (7) guidelines for blood pressure and the National Cholesterol Education Program III guidelines for lipid treatment In women
* Discuss the important signs, symptoms and physical exam findings that support a diagnosis of rhinosinusitis and allergic rhinitis
* Apply the guidelines for the treatment of acute rhinosinusitis and the options for the treatment of allergic rhinitis
* List the clinical features and differences in signs and symptoms of the more common sexually transmitted dieases (STDs)
* Discuss the rational use of pharmacological agents in the treatment of the more common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Preliminary topics for activity
Evidence-Based Medicine
Screening for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Are all Birth Control Pills the Same?
Safety of Hormonal Contraception – Why all the Controversy?
The “Abnormal” Pap
Menopausal Therapy – Post Women’s Health Initiative
Tricks of the Trade in Diagnosing and Treating Depression – Monopolar and Bipolar
Diagnosis and Management of Headache
Osteoporosis
Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Allergic Rhinitis and Rhinosinusitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
This Live activity, Women's Health Cruise Conference, with a beginning date of May 13, 2012, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 14.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation: Continuing Education, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation: Continuing Education, Inc designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditstm. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc/University at Sea or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.
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Conference Sessions generally take place during the days at Sea (depends on program and itinerary) so that conflict with any Ports of Call or evening entertainment is minimized.
(A Convenient Calendar to Check Your Dates)
DATE |
PORT OF CALL |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
Sun Jul 7 |
Seattle, Washington |
- |
4:00pm |
Mon Jul 8 |
At Sea Cruising
Lectures 9:00am - 12noon; 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
- |
- |
Tue Jul 9 |
Tracey Arm, Alaska
Lectures 8:00am-11:00am |
12:00pm |
6:00pm |
Wed Jul 10 |
Juneau, Alaska |
7:00am |
6:00pm |
Thu Jul 11 |
Sitka, Alaska (tender required) |
8:00am |
4:00pm |
Fri Jul 12 |
Ketchikan, Alaska |
7:00am |
1:00pm |
Sat Jul 13 |
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Lectures 8:00am-12noon |
6:00pm |
11:59pm |
Sun Jul 14 |
Seattle, Washington |
7:00am |
- |
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