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Club Med Seychelles – October 15 – 25, 2026

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Topics: CardiologyEmergency MedicineMAID

Departing October 15th, 2026 - October 25th, 2026

Immerse yourself in a real paradise of green and blue and explore the little islands set in the Indian Ocean and their tropical flowers. At the heart of the Seychelles archipelago and a protected national marine park, the island of Saint Anne is home to a single and unique hotel: the Club Med Seychelles Resort. Adults and children will awaken their inner Robinson Crusoe on a holiday in total harmony with nature and where many of the activities are directly connected to the Indian Ocean and its sublimely beautiful scenery. Trekking, free diving and glass-bottomed kayaks are just some of the pleasures that can be shared, all designed to promote well-being and induce happiness in every member of the family. Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches edged with rocks, hills covered in lush vegetation – looks like you’ve found the backdrop to your next holiday.

 

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Chris Altmeyer

Dr. Chris Altmeyer

Specialty:

Family & Emergency Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Chris Altmeyer is a retired military regular force flight surgeon and basic dive medicine qualified CFPC family physician who currently works at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital in Alberta as a hospitalist and emergency medicine physician (CCFP(EM)). Additional medical interests and areas of practice include: ring-side combative sports medicine physician, ongoing Medical Officer service to the Canadian Armed Forces, University of Alberta Associate Clinical Professor teaching, ICU extender, and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) assessor and provider.

Dr. Michael Heffernan

Dr. Michael Heffernan

Specialty:

Cardiology

About The Speaker

Dr. Michael Heffernan is a staff cardiologist at the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. He obtained his honours bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Genetic Engineering from Mc Master University in 1987. He then successfully pursued a Ph.D. in the department of Medical Genetics at the University of Toronto. Dr. Heffernan completed Internal Medicine and Cardiology training at the University of Toronto. He is a Staff Cardiologist at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and is also the Director of the Oakville Hospital Heart Function Clinic and the Medical Director of Research at Halton Healthcare. In addition, Dr. Heffernan is a Director of Oakville Cardiologists, a partner of Oakville Cardiovascular Research LP, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University. Dr. Heffernan’s research activities have been widely published in academic and peer-reviewed journals including the New England Journal of Medicine.

CME Topics

EMERGENCY MEDICINE, MAID & CARDIOLOGY

Dr. Altmeyer-

  • The Case: Syncope Chief Complaint in the ED – With a Twist!
    • Discuss etiological causes and the differential diagnosis of syncope.
    • Formulate an approach to the patient presentation of pre-syncope and syncope.
  • The Cognitive Series: “Cognitive Bias & Logical Fallacies in Medicine - a Game Based Learning Lecture”
    • Recognize common cognitive bias and logical fallacies in medical thinking.
    • Discuss other factors affecting physician judgment and decision making.
  • The Cognitive Series: "When Dogma Meets Evidence: Rethinking Medical Beliefs"
    • Implement practice changing beliefs in current practices
    • Recognize and explore medical dogma to prevent patient harms
  • Stress and Allostatic Load – Normative, Essential,  and Modifiable
    • Analyze and self examine stress and resilience.
    • Discuss multiple means for holistically stress care for patients.
  • Diet – Avoid Lifestyle Preventable Diseases
    • Make recommendations on lifestyle changes for obesity, with a focus on Intermittent Fasting and/or Time Restricted Window eating.
    • Discuss the medication management for obesity.
  • Getting Started in MAiD – Overview of Assessments & Provisions
    • Complete a patient MAID assessment and provision if the patient is eligible.
    • Potentially incorporate MAID clinical work in their practice.
  • “Don’t Tell My Son!” – Presentation of a Difficult MAiD Case
    • Discuss criteria for patient MAID eligibility.
    • Explore the ethical and medical challenges of a difficult MAID case.
 

Dr. Heffernan-

  • Atrial Fibrillation in 2026: Wearable devices, Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Dyslipidemia Management in 2026: Risk Stratification, Current and Emerging Therapies
  • Congestive Heart Failure Management Update
  • My Patient Just Had a Heart Attack: Secondary Prevention Post Myocardial Infarction
  • Reducing Vascular Risk: The Management of Patients with Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
  • Hypertension Management Update for 2026
  • Valvular Heart Disease: What You Need to Know
 

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 14th, 2026 Book After January 14th, 2026
FP $1295 $1445
Specialist $1295 $1445
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1095 $1245

Club Med Seychelles – October 15 – 25, 2026

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Sailing October 15th, 2026 - October 25th, 2026

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Chris Altmeyer

Dr. Chris Altmeyer

Specialty:

Family & Emergency Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Chris Altmeyer is a retired military regular force flight surgeon and basic dive medicine qualified CFPC family physician who currently works at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital in Alberta as a hospitalist and emergency medicine physician (CCFP(EM)). Additional medical interests and areas of practice include: ring-side combative sports medicine physician, ongoing Medical Officer service to the Canadian Armed Forces, University of Alberta Associate Clinical Professor teaching, ICU extender, and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) assessor and provider.

Dr. Michael Heffernan

Dr. Michael Heffernan

Specialty:

Cardiology

About The Speaker

Dr. Michael Heffernan is a staff cardiologist at the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. He obtained his honours bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Genetic Engineering from Mc Master University in 1987. He then successfully pursued a Ph.D. in the department of Medical Genetics at the University of Toronto. Dr. Heffernan completed Internal Medicine and Cardiology training at the University of Toronto. He is a Staff Cardiologist at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and is also the Director of the Oakville Hospital Heart Function Clinic and the Medical Director of Research at Halton Healthcare. In addition, Dr. Heffernan is a Director of Oakville Cardiologists, a partner of Oakville Cardiovascular Research LP, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University. Dr. Heffernan’s research activities have been widely published in academic and peer-reviewed journals including the New England Journal of Medicine.

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 14th, 2026 Book After January 14th, 2026
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

Immerse yourself in a real paradise of green and blue and explore the little islands set in the Indian Ocean and their tropical flowers. At the heart of the Seychelles archipelago and a protected national marine park, the island of Saint Anne is home to a single and unique hotel: the Club Med Seychelles Resort. Adults and children will awaken their inner Robinson Crusoe on a holiday in total harmony with nature and where many of the activities are directly connected to the Indian Ocean and its sublimely beautiful scenery. Trekking, free diving and glass-bottomed kayaks are just some of the pleasures that can be shared, all designed to promote well-being and induce happiness in every member of the family. Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches edged with rocks, hills covered in lush vegetation – looks like you’ve found the backdrop to your next holiday.

 

Additional Noteworthy Features

All Inclusive Resort

With breathtaking Indian Ocean views, this all inclusive resort offers a unique experience for families, couples, and friends all year-round. A true sanctuary lapped by turquoise waters, feel at one with nature at the only resort on this lush, untouched island.

Sustainability

Club Med knows our planet’s resources are not infinite and are aware of the growing impact of tourism on the environment. Their model is that that local communities should be able to benefit from their business. Club Med’s contribution to your eco-friendly vacation:
  • No single-use plastics
  • Locally sourced coffee & cacao
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Local Economic Boost
  • Development for local Community
  • Sustainable Uniforms

What’s Included?

  • All Meals & Beverages
  • Water Sports
  • Fitness and Yoga
  • Children’s Club
  • Access to Tennis Courts, Archery, Table Tennis and Petanque
  • 4 Swimming Pools
  • 3 Bars and 2 Restaurants
 

Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / Details
October 15th Club Med Seychelles
October 16th Club Med Seychelles Welcome Reception: 6:00pm-7:00pm
October 17th Club Med Seychelles 8:00am-12:15pm
October 18th Club Med Seychelles
October 19th Club Med Seychelles 8:00am-12:15pm
October 20th Club Med Seychelles Social Hour: 6:00pm-7:00pm
October 21st Club Med Seychelles 8:00am-12:pm
October 22nd Club Med Seychelles
October 23rd Club Med Seychelles 10:00am - 12:15p
October 24th Club Med Seychelles
October 25th Club Med Seychelles

Pre-And-Post Trip Information

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

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