Faculty & Conference Details
Dr. Sol Stern
Specialty:
Family Medicine & Pain Management
About The Speaker
Dr. Stern is a Family Physician and the Former Chief of Staff at Halton Healthcare Services in Oakville, Ontario. Dr. Stern is the Lead Family Physician of the Argus Medical Centre Family Health Organization. He is member of Thrombosis Canada and is Co-Medical Director of Sea Courses/CME Away. Dr. Sol Stern obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto in 1982 after obtaining a BSc and MSc at the same university. He started a family medicine practice in Oakville, Ontario in 1983 and has been practicing in Oakville ever since. Dr. Stern spends about 1/4 of his time involved in CME and has developed and collaborated on many CME workshops including the topics of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic pain management. Dr. Stern has developed, reviewed and presented over 1000 CME programs over the last 25 years.
Dr. Eddie Wasser
Specialty:
Emergency & General Practice
About The Speaker
Dr. Eddie Wasser has more than thirty years’ experience in emergency medicine and prehospital care, he holds staff privileges at two University of Toronto teaching hospitals, and is a staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic in preventative & executive medicine. He has a Harvard Fellowship Certificate in Disaster Medicine, Executive Healthcare & Dignitary Protective Medicine, and he is a Diplomat of both the American & Canadian Academy of Pain Medicine and headed up the Peer Assessment Program and continues to be an assessor for the College of Physicians & Surgeons & Surgeons of Ontario in safe opioid prescribing.
Dr. Wasser has been the Medical Director for the Prime Minister’s Protection Detail (PMPD) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for the last 19 years. He is the RCMP’s National Director for the National Tactical Medicine Program in support of counter assault and counter terrorism tactical operations. Dr. Wasser has a Masters degree in counter-terrorism with a focus on lone terrorism, and he was the Pilar Lead for the Critical Incident Response for the 2018 G7 Summit. He is a co-author on the chapter on Protective & VIP Medicine with two White House Physicians, and is a frequent lecturer on tactical trauma medicine in the austere environment, safe opioid prescribing, and the mental health and profile of lone terrorists.
CME Topics
CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a Continuing Medical Education program during a 9 Night Land Tour in Costa Rica. Dr. Eddie Wasser and Dr. Sol Stern have presented many times together in the past and they have developed an educational program that will be of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.
Dr. Wasser’s topics will include non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment of pain, travel medicine, pre-hospital trauma care, lone terrorism, and Concierge Medicine.
Dr. Stern will facilitate interactive sessions on topics that are prevalent in his Family Practice such as Diabetes, Heart Failure, and Insomnia. He will also discuss the use of Information Technology in medical practice.
Dr. Wasser and Dr. Stern are very much looking forward to seeing you in Costa Rica.
Dr. Sol Stern
- Atrial Fibrillation and CAD
- Insomnia
- Diabetes and CAD
- SGLT2 1 in Heart Failure
- Practice Management: From EMR to Websites to Apps
Dr. Eddie Wasser
- Pain Management
- Bulletproofing your Practice - Safe Opioid Prescribing
- Preventative & Lifestyle Medicine, can it make a difference?
- Travel Medicine in Remote Environments -- Being Prepared
- Prehospital Trauma Care, a Paradigm Shift
- Lone Terrorism: Mental Health, Fringe Members of Society, or Ideology
- The Perils of VIP/ Concierge Medicine
Venue Information
Tour Includes:
- Group airport transfers on arrival February 15 from San Jose International Airport (SJO) to Doubletree by Hilton Cariari, San Jose and departure February 24 from Wyndham Tamarindo Hotel, Guanacaste to Liberia International Airport (LIR)
- All baggage handling
- 9 nights hotel accommodation
- Services of a Professional Tour Manager
- Gratuities for Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides
- Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
- All taxes and service charges
- 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 7 dinners
Tour Activity Level:
You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (1-2 hours) isn’t a big deal. You can navigate hills and uneven ground, climb into various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.), and could possibly anticipate changes in elevation. You can expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure.
Itinerary & Schedule
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Date |
Port / Location |
Conference |
| Day 1 |
February 15th |
San Jose |
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| Day 2 |
February 16th |
Arenal |
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| Day 3 |
February 17th |
Arenal |
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| Day 4 |
February 18th |
Arenal |
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3:00pm-5;15pm |
| Day 5 |
February 19th |
Monteverde |
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| Day 6 |
February 20th |
Monteverde |
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| Day 7 |
February 21st |
Guanacaste |
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3:30pm-5:30pm |
| Day 8 |
February 22nd |
Guanacaste |
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8:00am-12:00pm / 1:00pm-5:00pm |
| Day 9 |
February 23rd |
Guanacaste |
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| Day 10 |
February 24th |
Guanacaste |
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Thursday February 15 San Jose
Your trip to Costa Rica opens in the colorful capital city of San Jose. Transfer from San Jose International Airport (SJO) to your hotel for overnight.
Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari, San Jose.
Day 2 - Friday February 16 San Jose - Coffee Plantation - Arenal
Welcome to the Central Valley. Begin with a tour of a local coffee plantation highlighting the history and cultivation of this driver of the Costa Rican economy. This afternoon, check in for a leisurely 3-night stay at a lodge overlooking the majestic Arenal Volcano. Get to know the Costa Rican culture this evening at a Welcome Dinner. (B&D)
Hotel: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, Arenal.
Day 3 - Saturday February 17 Arenal - Cano Negro – Arenal
Embark on a Cano Negro guided riverboat trip in a covered canoe known as a panga. These 20,000 acres are home to the largest viewable collection of indigenous wildlife in all of Costa Rica. Go in search of caimans, river otters, sloths, monkeys, river turtles, exotic birds and rare butterflies. Later, return to Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa to relax and enjoy the onsite hot spring pools. You may also choose to take the complimentary shuttle to Titokú Hot Springs, which offers guests of Arenal Kioro Sites free access. (B)
Hotel: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, Arenal.
Day 4 - Sunday February 18 Arenal
Today, explore a family-owned farm, getting a peek into the daily lives of the locals. During a tour of the gardens, learn how the plants are organically grown through the concept of sustainability. The farm considers itself a “classroom without borders.” Taste the exotic fruit harvest and experience the traditional way to process sugar cane. Enjoy a sip of cane liquor before engaging in a culinary demonstration and a farm-to-table lunch. Return to your hotel this afternoon for your first learning session before an evening at leisure. (B, L, D)
Hotel: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, Arenal.
Day 5 - Monday February 19 Arenal—Lake Arenal Cruise—Monteverde
Enjoy a delightful cruise on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica’s largest and most important lake. Then, it’s off to the secluded Monteverde Cloud Forest, a place you have to see to believe, where trees grow to heights of 100 feet! Set off on a nature walk through this spectacular ecosystem, where you’re sure to encounter many incredible species of flora and fauna. (B&D)
Hotel: El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde
Day 6 - Tuesday February 20 Monteverde
It’s your choice! Explore one of the world’s largest butterfly gardens. Then, join an expert for a leisurely paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour to gain a different perspective of the cloud forest’s lush ecosystem -OR- take an exhilarating ride on one of the longest canopy zip line tours in Costa Rica. Tour Choice must be selected in advance, see registration form. (B&D)
Hotel: El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde
Day 7 - Wednesday February 21 Monteverde - Guanacaste
Today we make our way to breathtaking Guanacaste, known for its fine sandy beaches. Another learning session is this afternoon before settling in for a relaxing 3-night stay at your resort and taking in the mesmerizing ocean views. (B&D)
Hotel: Wyndham Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Day 8 - Thursday February 22 Guanacaste
Today, you will attend learning sessions for the full day. As a guest of the Wyndham Tamarindo, enjoy full access to Langosta Beach Club. (B, L, D)
Hotel: Wyndham Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Day 9 - Friday February 23 Guanacaste
Fun in the sun is in store for today, spend the day relaxing poolside at the hotel or the beach at Langosta Beach Club, you may also choose to explore the town of Tamarindo. The hotel offers a free local shuttle, operating every 60 minutes to beach destinations and beyond from 9:00am to 7:00pm daily. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner at Langosta Beach Club. (B&D)
Hotel: Wyndham Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Day 10 - Saturday February 24 Guanacaste - Tour Ends
Today you depart for home with fabulous memories of your Costa Rican adventure. Transfer from Wyndham Hotel Tamarindo, Guanacaste to Liberia International Airport (LIR) (B)
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