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Bermuda & the Caribbean – October 29 – November 7, 2026

On Board Azamara Journey

Topics: MAIDPhysician WellnessPsychiatrySubstance Abuse

Departing October 29th, 2026 - November 7th, 2026

An Overnight in Bermuda, the Azamara Way

 

With Azamara’s signature overnight stays, your time in port becomes a true experience, not just a visit. On this sailing, you’ll dock overnight in Hamilton, the stylish heart of Bermuda, giving you the rare opportunity to explore the island well into the evening and at your own pace.

 

Spend your day strolling pastel streets lined with British colonial charm, shopping for local artisan goods, or relaxing on the island’s famous pink-sand beaches. As evening falls, enjoy the island’s vibrant nightlife — from harborside dining with ocean views to live music at local pubs. And because your small-ship is docked just steps away, you can immerse deeper without watching the clock.

 

Azamara enhances your time ashore with destination-focused experiences, expert-led excursions, and the freedom to discover on your own terms. With more time in port and fewer crowds, Bermuda becomes more than a postcard — it becomes part of your story.

 

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Carolyn Stark

Dr. Carolyn Stark

Specialty:

Psychiatry

About The Speaker

Dr. Stark graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) from the University of Waterloo and a MSc (OT) from McMaster University.  After practicing as an Occupational Therapist at CAMH in the Schizophrenia Program, she completed a Medical Degree from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and her Postgraduate training in Psychiatry at McMaster University.  She is a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in the Southern Medical program, and is in clinical practice at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC as a Psychiatrist in an acute inpatient setting.  She holds several leadership roles including Department Head of Psychiatry, Executive Member of her Physician Association, and as a Hospital Foundation Board Director.  She has a keen interest in teaching, and facilitates the Psychiatry rotations for both undergraduate and postgraduate learners at her teaching site.  She has been recognized for her Excellence in teaching, receiving awards from both the undergraduate and postgraduate level, and is currently an Examiner with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  She enjoys living in the beautiful mountain community of Rossland, BC with her family and has diverse practice interests as a Generalist in Psychiatry.

Dr. Devina Wadhwa

Dr. Devina Wadhwa

Specialty:

Psychiatry and Pharmacy

About The Speaker

Dr. Wadhwa is a general psychiatrist currently working in Northern Ontario, and in Nunavut.
She graduated from University of British Columbia where she completed a degree in Pharmacy and worked as a community pharmacist for a short time prior to pursuing a career in Medicine. She went on to complete her residency in Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Wadhwa enjoys the breadth of rural acute care psychiatry and is involved with work in the emergency room setting, inpatient unit and the consultation liaison service. Dr. Wadhwa loves teaching, and is involved with teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at NOSMU. She is currently an Examiner with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Wadhwa has a keen interest in physician wellness and as a certified yoga teacher with the Canadian Yoga Alliance enjoys bringing mindfulness and yoga in her work and teaching.

CME Topics

Physician Wellness, Substance Abuse, MAID and General Psychiatry

CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a 9-Night Cruise CME to Bermuda and the Caribbean. Dr. Carolyn Stark and Dr. Devina Wadhwa have developed an educational program that will be of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.   Dr. Carolyn Stark is a practicing psychiatrist in Rossland, BC. Dr. Stark holds several leadership roles   including Department Head of Psychiatry, Executive Member of her Physician Association, and as a Hospital Foundation Board Director. She has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, receiving awards from both the undergraduate and postgraduate level, and is currently an Examiner with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Stark’s Topics will include Bipolar Disorder, MAID, Mental Health Law and Consent, Refractory Depression, Toxidromes and the Use of Psychedelics.   Dr. Devina Wadhwa is a practicing psychiatrist in Thunder Bay Ontario. Dr. Wadhwa is currently an Examiner with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Wadhwa has a keen interest in physician wellness and as a certified yoga teacher with the Canadian Yoga Alliance enjoys bringing mindfulness and yoga in her work and teaching. Dr. Wadhwa’s Topics will include Delerium, Physician Wellness and Burnout, Alcohol Use Disorders, Sleep Disorders and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.   Dr. Stark and Dr. Wadhwa are very much looking forward to seeing you on this CME cruise.  

Dr. Stark-

  • Management of Bipolar disorder – the Lithium Paradox
    • Review of the Clinical practice Guidelines for Bipolar Disorder
    • Examine the psychopharmacology of lithium and other mood stabilizing alternatives.
  • Management of Treatment refractory depression
    • Review the Canadian treatment guidelines for treatment of depression
    • Discuss treatment approaches in a case-based format
  • Mental Health Law & Consent and Capacity
    • Review mental health law and how this relates to patient management
    • Examine consent and capacity in the psychiatric patient
  • MAID and the Psychiatric patient - Where are we at?
    • Cite the current legislation surrounding MAID and how this relates to the Psychiatric patient
    • Explore where we are headed in Canada with respect to MAID and psychiatric patients
  • The Neuropsychiatric Effects of Corticosteroids
    • Cite the risks associated with corticosteroids, with a particular focus on the neuropsychiatric implications
    • Illustrate the effects using a case-based approach
  • Toxidromes and the agitated patient
    • Discuss common toxidromes
    • Review management of agitation in this context
  • Psychedelics and Psychiatry
    • Examine the latest Canadian guidelines and evidence
    • Discuss recommendations for management utilizing a case based treatment approach

Dr. Wadhwa-

  • Doctor I cannot sleep, help me!
    • Discuss general pathophysiology of the sleep cycle
    • Compare primary and secondary insomnia
    • Discuss biological and psychotherapeutic treatments for insomnia
  • Alcohol Use- how much is too much?
    • Review the criteria for alcohol use disorder
    • Discuss alcohol withdrawal symptoms and management
    • Evaluate the management of alcohol at the biological and psychological level
  • Trauma- lets talk about big T and little t
    • Discuss DSM-V criteria for PTSD
    • Discuss Bio-Psycho-Social Treatments for PTSD
    • Review ACES and its impact
  • Physician Wellness and moral injury
    • Examine Physician wellness, a group exploration into what this means for us
    • Discuss moral injury and its impact on Physician Wellness
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
    • Examine mindfulness and MBSR Principles
    • Explore benefits of MBSR for ourselves and our patients
    • Illustrate some of the techniques
  • Delirium
    • Define of delirium and the differential diagnosis
    • Review risk factors and precipitants for delirium
    • Discuss delirium prevention and management strategies
  • Personality and patient care

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 January 21st, 2026 Book After January 21st, 2026
FP $1295 $1445
Specialist $1295 $1445
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1095 $1245

Bermuda & the Caribbean – October 29 – November 7, 2026

On Board Azamara Journey

Sailing October 29th, 2026 - November 7th, 2026

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Carolyn Stark

Dr. Carolyn Stark

Specialty:

Psychiatry

About The Speaker

Dr. Stark graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) from the University of Waterloo and a MSc (OT) from McMaster University.  After practicing as an Occupational Therapist at CAMH in the Schizophrenia Program, she completed a Medical Degree from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and her Postgraduate training in Psychiatry at McMaster University.  She is a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in the Southern Medical program, and is in clinical practice at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC as a Psychiatrist in an acute inpatient setting.  She holds several leadership roles including Department Head of Psychiatry, Executive Member of her Physician Association, and as a Hospital Foundation Board Director.  She has a keen interest in teaching, and facilitates the Psychiatry rotations for both undergraduate and postgraduate learners at her teaching site.  She has been recognized for her Excellence in teaching, receiving awards from both the undergraduate and postgraduate level, and is currently an Examiner with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  She enjoys living in the beautiful mountain community of Rossland, BC with her family and has diverse practice interests as a Generalist in Psychiatry.

Dr. Devina Wadhwa

Dr. Devina Wadhwa

Specialty:

Psychiatry and Pharmacy

About The Speaker

Dr. Wadhwa is a general psychiatrist currently working in Northern Ontario, and in Nunavut.
She graduated from University of British Columbia where she completed a degree in Pharmacy and worked as a community pharmacist for a short time prior to pursuing a career in Medicine. She went on to complete her residency in Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Wadhwa enjoys the breadth of rural acute care psychiatry and is involved with work in the emergency room setting, inpatient unit and the consultation liaison service. Dr. Wadhwa loves teaching, and is involved with teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at NOSMU. She is currently an Examiner with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Wadhwa has a keen interest in physician wellness and as a certified yoga teacher with the Canadian Yoga Alliance enjoys bringing mindfulness and yoga in her work and teaching.

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
Conference Tuition Book Before January 21st, 2026 Book After January 21st, 2026
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

An Overnight in Bermuda, the Azamara Way

 

With Azamara’s signature overnight stays, your time in port becomes a true experience, not just a visit. On this sailing, you’ll dock overnight in Hamilton, the stylish heart of Bermuda, giving you the rare opportunity to explore the island well into the evening and at your own pace.

 

Spend your day strolling pastel streets lined with British colonial charm, shopping for local artisan goods, or relaxing on the island’s famous pink-sand beaches. As evening falls, enjoy the island’s vibrant nightlife — from harborside dining with ocean views to live music at local pubs. And because your small-ship is docked just steps away, you can immerse deeper without watching the clock.

 

Azamara enhances your time ashore with destination-focused experiences, expert-led excursions, and the freedom to discover on your own terms. With more time in port and fewer crowds, Bermuda becomes more than a postcard — it becomes part of your story.

 

Additional Noteworthy Features

AWARD-WINNING AMENITIES & ACCOMMODATIONS. Like her two sister ships, the sturdy Azamara Journey® is a mid-sized beauty with a deck plan well-suited to the needs of modern voyagers. You’ll never feel crowded in the comfortable social spaces of our bars, restaurants, lounges, Casino and Cabaret. Nor will you feel like a sardine jammed in around the pool, where our attentive staff is always ready to offer a complimentary bottled water, soft drink or fresh towel. Staterooms feature modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. And one of the greatest features of this ship is the large number of staterooms with verandas.   There’s nothing better than opening your door to the fresh sea air and views. Azamara’s friendly ships are an altogether wonderful place to call your home away from home!  

Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / Details
October 29th New York City, NY 5:00pm
October 30th At Sea CME TBA
October 31st Hamilton, Bermuda 4:00pm
November 1st Hamilton, Bermuda
November 2nd Hamilton, Bermuda 5:00pm
November 3rd At Sea CME TBA
November 4th At Sea CME TBA
November 5th Philipsburg, Sint Maarten 8:00am 10:00pm
November 6th Tortola, British Virgin Islands 8:00am 6:00pm
November 7th San Juan, Puerto Rico 8:00am

Detailed Port Descriptions

Day 1        New York City, NY

New York City needs little by way of introduction, as its reputation for outstanding theatre, music, museums, restaurants, sports, eclectic neighborhoods, and vibrant nightlife is famous throughout the world.  

Day 2       At Sea

Spend the day sailing in style aboard your boutique hotel at sea. Indulge in a treatment at Sanctum Spa, stay ship shape with a class at our fitness center, or lounge the day away on our sunny pool deck. In the evening, savor inspired Italian cuisine at Aqualina, or relish in a classic steakhouse experience at Prime C. Plus, you’ll find plenty of exciting evening entertainment, from thrilling shows at Cabaret Lounge to intimate performances in the Living Room.  

Days 3-5  Hamilton, Bermuda

  The stories about Bermuda are true: The sand is pink, the water an irresistible turquoise, golf courses are everywhere, and traffic in Hamilton is directed by constables wearing (you guessed it) Bermuda shorts.  

Days 6-7  At Sea

 

Day 8  Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

It’s hard to get lost in Philipsburg—one mile of colorful Creole houses long and four streets deep—but it’s also a place where you may find yourself on the brink of an adventure you have long imagined.  

Day 9  Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

The largest of the British Virgin Islands and home of the capital, Road Town, Tortola is a big draw for outdoor enthusiasts thanks to fantastic hiking trails in the lush interior hills. For a more laid back island experience, Tortola is home to some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Imbibe on Brewer’s Bay beach, or dig your toes into the sand on Cane Beach, by far the most famous and popular beach on the island.  

Pre-And-Post Trip Information

There are no pre or post tours created for this itinerary. To build your own or to simply add hotel nights, please speak with your Advisor.
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