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"The goal of a CME AWAY® conference by Sea Courses is to provide the very best opportunity for health care professionals to not only LEARN but to CONNECT with peers in a stimulating yet RELAXING environment."
Departing September 18th, 2026 - September 28th, 2026
This unforgettable one-way cruise from Vancouver to Honolulu combines adventure and relaxation. The scenic journey takes you across the Pacific Ocean, with stops in Hilo and Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. Explore Hilo’s lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes, then bask in the sunny charm of Kailua-Kona, known for its pristine beaches, historic sites, and world-famous coffee. End your voyage in Honolulu, where the vibrant culture, stunning Waikiki beaches, and iconic Diamond Head await. This cruise promises a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and tropical bliss.
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Cardiology
• Physician-in-Chief Department of Medicine , Providence Health Care
• Former Head, Department of Medicine, Providence Health Care
• Former Physician Program Director, Heart Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital
• Former Head, PHC Division of Cardiology at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver BC
• Founding Medical Director of Heart Function Clinic, St. Paul’s Hospital
• Professor of Medicine (Cardiology), University of British Columbia
His areas of interest include management of severe heart failure and heart transplantation, including novel multidisciplinary approaches to the treatment of the disease with specialized clinics and quality improvement measures. Dr. Ignaszewski is the Director of the Heart Function Clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital and a former director of the UBC Heart Transplant Program at St. Paul’s Hospital.
Dr. Ignaszewski’s research interests are cardiac rehabilitation and prevention, heart failure and patient outcomes following various cardiovascular interventions. He has published 77 papers and 128 abstracts in these areas.
Dr. Ignaszewski is also involved in the teaching of medical students and medical residents at St. Paul’s Hospital. He has received teaching awards from the University of British Columbia such as Best Teacher during a clinical rotation, Excellence in Clinical Teaching Skills and Teacher of the Year Awards. He has also received an award for Excellence in health Promotion from Doctors of BC.
Primary Care
Dr. Peter Lin is the Director of Primary Care Initiatives at the Canadian Heart Research Centre. He is a Family Practitioner in Toronto, Canada. He is also a contributing author to the Canadian Diabetes Guidelines 2013 and 2018 on the Vascular Protection Section. He is also an Associate Editor for the Elsevier WebPortal – Practice Update Primary Care. Dr. Lin has lectured on many topics around the world. He has spoken on Diabetes, CV Disease, Lipids, Asthma, COPD, Cancers, Drug Interactions, Vaccines and Dementia. He has worked with KDIGO in an effort to help improve care for CKD patients. He has also been tracking and providing information on COVID-19 to the public since the beginning of the pandemic and he continues to be a medical correspondent at CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation).
Cruise, Land, Resort must be booked through CME AWAY®.
This course is designed for family physicians, specialists, and allied health care professionals. The aim is to provide evidence-based material, as well as practical and relevant clinical pearls that will be easy to implement into one’s own medical practice. Conference attendees will be invited to complete a pre-course Needs Assessment to assist the faculty with the development of their presentations.
| Conference Tuition | Price |
|---|---|
| FP | $1445 |
| Specialist | $1445 |
| Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other | $1245 |
| Conference Tuition | Book Before March 18th, 2026 | Book After March 18th, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| FP | $1295 | $1445 |
| Specialist | $1295 | $1445 |
| Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other | $1095 | $1245 |
