Faculty & Conference Details
Dr. Corrie Graboski
Specialty:
Physiatrist
About The Speaker
Dr. Corrie Graboski completed her Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Alberta and a fellowship in Nerve conduction studies/EMG in 2007. She has been practicing in Victoria BC since that time. She has a special interest in treatment of headache. She is an associate professor at the University of British Columbia. She is part of numerous national and international clinical studies exploring new treatment options for migraine and is a faculty member of the Island Health Research Division. She loves spending time on the Island, hiking and enjoying nature with her husband, twin 12 years olds and Shepherd puppy.
Dr. Roland Sabbagh
Specialty:
Cardiology
About The Speaker
Dr Roland Sabbagh is a graduate of McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine where he also completed his fellowship in Cardiology.
He completed a sub-specialty fellowship in echocardiography at McGill and completed a second sub-specialty fellowship in cardiac imaging (nuclear and cardiac PET) at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. He is an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa, teaching medical students and residents at the Montfort Hospital.
He speaks English and French.
CME Topics
Cardiology, Migraine Headaches & Concussions
Sea Courses is pleased to invite you on a 6-night CME AWAY® Cruise in the Caribbean and Mexico.
Dr. Corrie Graboski completed her Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Alberta and a fellowship in Nerve conduction studies/EMG in 2007. She has been practicing in Victoria BC since that time. She has a special interest in the treatment of headaches. She is an associate professor at the University of British Columbia. She is part of numerous national and international clinical studies exploring new treatment options for migraines and is a faculty member of the Island Health Research Division. For this program, Dr. Graboski will discuss preventions of migraines, acute treatment of migraines, medication induced headaches and concussions.
Dr Roland Sabbagh is a graduate of McGill University's Faculty of Medicine where he also completed his fellowship in Cardiology. He completed a sub-specialty fellowship in echocardiography at McGill and completed a second sub-specialty fellowship in cardiac imaging (nuclear and cardiac PET) at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. He is an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa, teaching medical students and residents at the Montfort Hospital. He speaks fluent English and French. Dr. Sabbagh has also had a lengthy involvement with the Atlantic Provinces Medical Peer Review process and the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association. Dr. Sabbagh will present topics that will include hypertension, CAD, CHF, Atrial Fibrillation and Dyslipidemia.
This educational program will be highly interactive and of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals. Dr. Graboski and Dr. Sabbagh look forward to seeing you at the CME sessions and on the Cruise in the Caribbean.
Dr. Graboski -
- Impact of headache/diagnosis of headache/pathophysiology of headache-new targets including CGRP
- By participating in this lecture the participate will understand the impact of headache on patients and their families including the interictal burden
- The learner will understand the basic diagnosis of types of headache based on the International Classification of Headache 3 and be aware of red flags to screen for using the SNOOP mnemonic
- Will be able to understand the basic pathophysiology of migraine and new targets including CGRP
- Acute treatment of migraine
- At the end of the lecture the learner will appreciate the need to treat migraine early considering the role of central and peripheral sensitization
- At the end of this lecture the learner will be able to discuss the basic principals of acute migraine management based on the Canadian headache guidelines
- Will be able to prescribe an individualized approach of rescue medications based on patients comorbidities and unique headache characteristics
- Will be able to understand the new gepant medications and their role in the treatment of migraine
- Preventative treatment of migraine
- At the end of the talk the learner will develop a strategy for when to initiate a preventative therapy for migraine
- The learner will develop an approach for choosing an appropriate preventative treatment for their patients based on comorbidities and individual needs
- Have an appreciation of migraine specific preventative medications including Onobotulinuum Toxin A, CGRP monoclonal antibodies and the new gepants
- Medication overuse headache/Hormonal influences in headache (pregnancy, OCP and menopause) Pediatric migraine
- At the end of the lecture the learner will understand the medications that most predispose patients to medication overuse headache and will have strategies to treatment medication overuse headache
- At the end of the lecture the learner will be able to counsel their patients about safe medications for migraine during pregnancy
- The learner will appreciate when oral contraceptives can and cannot be used in patients with migraine and be able to counsel their patients on such
- Will have an approach to menstrual related migraine and develop treatment strategies
- Will be able to appreciate the differences between pediatric and adult migraines and recognize common childhood migraine variants.
- Concussion/headache attributed to trauma/whiplash
- At the end of the lecture the participant will be able to diagnosis concussion and be able to provide evidence based advice for patients about safe return to sport.
- Will be able to understand risk factors for the development of post concussive syndrome
- Understand the new terminology for post traumatic headache (headache attributed to trauma)
- Will be able to appreciate the symptoms of post concussive syndrome and develop an approach to treatment
- At the end of the lecture the learner will understand what myofascial pain is and the differences from other pain conditions like fibromyalgia
- Will be able to understand what a trigger point is and be able to counsel their patient on various treatments including trigger point injections
Dr. Sabbagh -
- Cardiac risk factors and lifestyle interventions
- Describe various lifestyle choices and their impact on the heart.
- Identify the quantity and duration of alcohol consumption required to develop either short vs. long term consequences on the heart
- Describe the impact of cocaine on the heart.
- Recall the 9 lifestyle interactions which impact the risk of developing coronary artery disease.
- Hypertension management and clinical pearls
- Recognize the consequence of untreated hypertension on the body (brain, heart, coronary and renal system).
- Identify hypertensive heart disease and explain the rationale behind the Canadian hypertension guidelines.
- Implement combination therapy for management of hypertension.
- CHF management strategies
- Distinguish management between HFpEF and HFrEF.
- Initiate heart failure targeted therapies based on investigations and physical examination findings.
- Describe new targets of therapies including the neprilysin pathway to manage HFpEF and HFrEF patients with appropriate guideline directed therapies.
- Hypercholesterolemia update
- Identify cardiac specific diabetes/glucose lowering therapies that have been found to help reduce cardiovascular risk and heart failure in the setting of diabetes and non-diabetic patients.
- Describe the mechanism of action of cholesterol medications and novel cholesterol medications.
- Describe the importance of cholesterol targets in the setting of preventing cholesterol progression in coronary artery disease.
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Recognize patients at risk for atrial fibrillation and how best to screen for them.
- Describe the consequences of untreated atrial fibrillation
- Adjust oral anticoagulant medication dosages in the setting of atrial fibrillation and specific clinical conditions
Venue Information
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Itinerary & Schedule
Day |
Date |
Port / Location |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
Conference |
Day 1 |
December 29th |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
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3:30pm |
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Day 2 |
December 30th |
At Sea |
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8:00am - 12:30pm |
Day 3 |
December 31st |
Cozumel, Mexico |
7:00am |
4:00pm |
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Day 4 |
January 1st |
George Town, Grand Cayman |
10:00am |
5:00pm |
8:00am - 10:00am |
Day 5 |
January 2nd |
At Sea |
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8:00am - 12:30pm |
Day 6 |
January 3rd |
Bimini, Bahamas |
9:30am |
5:00pm |
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Day 7 |
January 4th |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
7:00am |
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 | December 29, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Stroll the famous beachfront promenade, just 15 minutes from the port, and plunge into the warm Atlantic. Head downtown to Las Olas Boulevard, paralleling New River, to sip lattes in outdoor cafés, shop chic boutiques, and catch concerts at the performing arts center. Stop at Stranahan House, the city's oldest structure, built in 1901 as a trading post and preserved as a museum, or explore a whole village of historic buildings at History Fort Lauderdale. Join a Segway tour along the river or a waterborne cruise of Millionaire's Row. During your cruise to Fort Lauderdale, head out to the Everglades and enjoy Flamingo Gardens, home to pink flamingos, snarling alligators, black bears, and Florida panthers—plus exotic trees, butterfly gardens, and native flowers. Look for high fashion at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, north of the port and blocks from the ocean. Head west to Sawgrass Mills for 350 designer outlets, specialty shops, and eateries. Spend a relaxing day in downtown Hollywood, south of the port, for quaint shops, sidewalk cafés, and events in the park. Discover Floribbean cuisine, a fusion of old Florida favorites with new Caribbean influences. Local seafood includes lobster, grouper, mahi-mahi, pompano, snapper, tuna, and stone crabs. Florida dominates production of citrus fruits.
Day 2 | December 30, 2024 | At Sea
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
Day 3 | December 31, 2024 | Cozumel, Mexico
Amid the largest coral reef in the West, this Caribbean island lures anglers, divers, snorkelers, and beachgoers. Fish the flats or head out to blue water to hunt for big game—mahi-mahi, marlin, sailfish, and more. Bring your dive card with you on your cruise to Cozumel and witness all the natural wonders waiting below the surface, like neon tropical fish, swaying sea fans, and vibrant coral colonies. Or, go snorkeling to see the show without a dive card. Curl up on the beach in a hammock with a cold one. At Playa Mia, you can even fly down Twin Twister waterslides. Go cruise shopping for beautiful Mexican silver, amber, and other artisanal gifts in San Miguel. Or, hop a ferry to charming Playa del Carmen, on the mainland, and stroll along la Quinta Avenida for more inviting restaurants, bars, and shops. Down the coast from Playa, you can explore the ancient Maya city of Tulum, perched impressively on a cliff, overlooking the brilliant sea and powdery beach below. Cozumel cuisine means fresh seafood. Savor the catch of the day served on a banana leaf, or enjoy it marinated in lime juice, cilantro, onion, and tomato. Of course, this is the place for Mexican classics like tacos, guacamole—and margaritas.
Day 4 | January 1, 2025 | George Town, Grand Cayman
No destination blends global finance with the Caribbean lifestyle quite like the Cayman Islands. This upscale destination offers world-class restaurants, designer boutiques, and duty-free shopping, plus white sand beaches, brilliant blue waters, and teeming coral reefs. Enjoy postcard views of George Town, Seven Mile Beach, and West Bay from the custom-designed Cayman Explorer. You can step down easily into shallow waters to interact with the welcoming stingrays. Launch your snorkeling adventure from a luxurious catamaran. Swim right through the World War II naval vessel USS Kittiwake, now a shallow artificial reef. Finish with leisurely sunbathing and cool cocktails. Swim with the denizens of Stingray City in the crystalline waters of Coral Reef Gardens. After snorkeling with the graceful rays, recharge with an island barbecue on Seven Mile Beach. You'll shop till you drop in the duty-free boutiques of George Town. Find gifts for everyone—including yourself—like china, crystal, jewelry, antiques, and resort wear by renowned designers. Conch shells were the homes of tasty mollusks. Try Cayman conch in salads, chowders, and fritters. Cruises to Grand Cayman Islands are not complete without a sample of the rich Caribbean curries, and don't miss the fresh produce: coconut, cassava, and plantains. For dessert, have some rum cake.
Day 5 | January 2, 2025 | At Sea
Day 6 | January 3, 2025 | Bimini, Bahamas
A small Bahamian island with a mysterious past once recognized as the location of the Lost City of Atlantis and legendary Fountain of Youth. Today, a hidden gem known for miles of pristine beaches, plenty of water activities, and year-round sport fishing.
Day 7 | January 4, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Pre-And-Post Conference Information
There are no pre or post tours created for this itinerary. To build your own, or simply add hotel nights, talk to your Advisor!