Faculty & Conference Details
Dr. Robyn Houlden
Specialty:
Endocrinology
About The Speaker
Dr. Robyn Houlden is Professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrinology at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada and a consultant in adult endocrinology at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre. She earned her MD at the University of Ottawa and completed internal medicine residency at Queen’s. In 1988, she completed subspecialty training in Endocrinology, followed by a research fellowship at the University of Toronto. She joined Queen’s University as a faculty member in 1990 in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Houlden has served as a diabetes advisor for the Canadian Optimal Medication Prescribing and Utilization Service of the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, and the Ontario Ministry of Health. She is a member of the eConsult/eReferral Clinical Advisory Group for the Ontario Ministry of Health, and a provincial provider for eConsults in Endocrinology. She has been an investigator in a number of clinical trials of new therapies for diabetes, and has a research interest in innovative models of diabetes health care delivery. She has published 146 peer reviewed papers. Dr. Houlden played a steering role in the 2003, 2008 and 2013 Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of diabetes and was chair of the 2018 Diabetes Canada edition. Throughout her career, she has been the recipient of several honours and awards. She has been recognized with 20 teaching awards including the Queen’s Department of Medicine Master Educator Award and the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Educator Award. She was awarded the Charles H. Best Award by Diabetes Canada for her advocacy work in diabetes.
CME Topics
CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a 9 night CME program land tour in Iceland from June 13—22, 2024. Dr. Robyn Houlden is the sole speaker for this CME Program.
Dr. Houlden is Professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrinology at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. She is a member of the eConsult/eReferral Clinical Advisory Group for the Ontario Ministry of Health, and a provincial provider for eConsults in Endocrinology. Throughout her career, she has been the recipient of several honours and awards. She has been recognized with 24 teaching awards including the Queen’s Department of Medicine Master Educator Award and the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Educator Award. She was awarded the Charles H. Best Award by Diabetes Canada for her advocacy work in diabetes.
Dr. Houlden’s Topics will include Obesity, Osteoporosis, Male hypogonadism and Gynecomastia, Diabetes, Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders, Transgender Care and Steroid Misuse.
Dr. Holden is looking forward to seeing you in Iceland.
Dr. Houlden
- Obesity: an Enlarging Problem
- Osteoporosis: the Difficult Questions
- Male Hypogonadism + Gynecomastia
- What’s new in Type 2 Diabetes
- Thyroid Disease
- Parathyroid, Vitamin D, Pituitary, Adrenal Diseases and Menopause: Just the Need to Know
- Introduction to Transgender Care
- Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Misuse: more common than you might think
Venue Information
Centerhotel Plaza, Reykjavík
Industrial Chic at the center of Reykjavik’s booming creative quarter, you’ll find the stylish, industrial Grandi hotel. More than just a great place to stay, the hotel is a quite lively gathering place for those in the know with a bar and a restaurant that are always full of life. We know how to do cozy as you can see while staying in our spacious rooms that offer classic comfort with modern frills.
Fosshotel Húsavík
Set in a prime location of Húsavík, Fosshotel Húsavík puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep.
Hotel Laugarbakki, Laugarbakki
Hotel Laugarbakki is a new hotel, with 56 beautiful rooms all with private bathrooms. Situated In Laugarbakki Village, far enough from traffic for you to enjoy beautiful nature and the peace and tranquility of the countryside. Right next to Hotel Laugarbakki is one of Iceland´s best salmon rivers, Miðfjarðará. Enjoy the outside Hot Tubs to relax in after a busy day travelling. Let the naturally heated water sooth your body and soul!
Fosshotel Reykholt
Hotel Laugarbakki is a new hotel, with 56 beautiful rooms all with private bathrooms. Situated In Laugarbakki Village, far enough from traffic for you to enjoy beautiful nature and the peace and tranquility of the countryside. Right next to Hotel Laugarbakki is one of Iceland´s best salmon rivers, Miðfjarðará. Enjoy the outside Hot Tubs to relax in after a busy day travelling. Let the naturally heated water sooth your body and soul!
Itinerary & Schedule
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Day 1 |
June 13th |
Reykjavík |
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Day 2 |
June 14th |
Reykjavík |
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8:00am-12:15pm ; 1:00pm-4:00pm |
Day 3 |
June 15th |
Reykjavík |
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Golden Circle - Reykjavík |
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Day 4 |
June 16th |
Reykjavík |
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Lake Mývatn - Húsavík |
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Day 5 |
June 17th |
Húsavík - Whale Watching- |
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Grenjaðarstaður—Húsavík |
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Day 6 |
June 18th |
Húsavík - Goðafoss |
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Akureyri– Laugarbakki |
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Day 7 |
June 19th |
Laugarbakki- Snæfellsnes Peninsula |
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Reykholt |
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Day 8 |
June 20th |
Húsafell -Langjökull Glacier Expericence |
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Reykholt |
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Day 9 |
June 21st |
Reykholt– Blue Lagoon |
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Reykjavík |
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Day 10 |
June 22nd |
Reykjavík |
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Thurs June 13 Reykjavík, Iceland
Transfer from Reykjavik International Airport to your hotel. Discover culture and history in Reykjavik, Icelands capital. Explore the old section on a walking tour featuring the Parliament, harbour, city hall and the city’s oldest building. Gaze up at the famous glass façade of the Harpa Concert Hall, a true marvel of modern architecture. Tonight, gather with your fellow travellers and experience the freshness of Icelandic food at a local restaurant. (D)
Accommodation: Centerhotel Grandi, Reykavik
Day 2 Fri June 14 Reykjavík, Iceland
Spend your day in CME learning sessions. (B)
Accommodation: Centerhotel Grandi, Reykavik
Day 3 Sat June 15 Reykjavík—Golden Circle– Reykjavik
Travel the Golden Circle to see Icelands’ most iconic natural wonders, including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Thingvellir National Park where you can walk between two continents. Lean how locals use Iceland’s geothermal energy to cook food and taste ‘lava bread’, which is submerged into the earth and cooked for 24 hours. Continue along the Golden Circle and take in the beauty of the Gullfoss (Golden Falls) double-cascade waterfall before visiting the explosive Strokkur fountain geyser. Return to Reykjavik for an evening on your own. (B)
Accommodation: Centerhotel Grandi, Reykavik
Day 4 Sun June 16 Reykjavik – Lake Mývatn - Húsavík
This morning, fly* to Akureyri and take in the unique volcanic landscape that surrounds Lake Mývatn. You will have a chance to explore the Hverir geothermal area, where bubbling mud pools resemble a Martian terrain. Next, it’s your choice! Dip into the Lake Mývatn Nature Baths, frequented by Icelanders and visitors alike—OR– hike through Dimmuborgir and pass by irregular lava formations and mystical caves that inspire your imagination. End your day in Húsavík, one of the first settlements on the island. (B&D)
Accommodation: Fosshotel Húsavík , Húsavík
Day 5 Mon June 17 Húsavík—Whale Watching— Grenjaðarstaður—Húsavík
Gear up in thermal wear to join expert whale watchers on a cruise on Skjálfandi Bay. Aboard specialized Zodiacs, you’ll get as close as you can to whales in northern Iceland. You may see humpback, minke, fin or harbour porpoise, and possibly the orca or giant blue whales that frequent these waters. After free time for lunch, travel to Grenjaðarstaður where you will visit and learn about the traditional Icelandic turf settlement homes. Return to Húsavík in the late afternoon, where the remainder of the day is yours. (B)
Accommodation: Fosshotel Húsavík , Húsavík
Day 6 Tues June 18 Húsavík - Goðafoss - Akureyri– Laugarbakki
En route to Akureyri, stop at one of Iceland’s most historic waterfalls, Goðafoss, where Iceland was converted to Christianity in A.D. 1000. Enjoy time at leisure in Akureyri to explore Iceland’s second largest city. Perhaps you’ll peruse its botanical garden, a public park positioned just 30 miles south of the Arctic Circle and dedicated to finding and testing foreign plants to grow in Iceland. Next, head to the scenic Norðurland Vestra region, famous for its horse breeding. On a family owned farm, grab your camera for a photo tour of the stables and interact with these friendly animals and their care takers. Later this afternoon, travel to the village of Laugarbakki for an overnight stay. (B & D)
Accommodation: Hotel Laugarbakki, Laugarbakki
Day 7 Wed June 19 Laugarbakki- Snæfellsnes Peninsula—Reykholt
This morning, journey to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with its camera-ready black sand beaches, mountain peaks, volcanic craters, rocky coastlines, and tiny fishing villages. Connect with the local culture during a visit to a maritime museum illustrating fishing techniques, such as the century-old tradition of catching and preserving the Greenland shark; you’ll also taste hákarl - cured shark meat. End the day in Reykholt, your home for the next 2 nights. (B & D)
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykholt, Reykholt
Day 8 Thurs June 20 Húsafell -Langjökull Glacier Expericence– Reykholt
This morning, journey inland to Húsafell and look out at the misty waterfalls cascading over lava rocks. Then, experience and Impact Moment with a visit to Jóhanna’s goat farm. Here, she has helped to bring this unique breed, dating back to the time of Iceland’s settlement, back from the brink of extinction. After visiting with the friendly goats, enjoy a simple meal of homemade specialities from the farm. Then, bundle up and ascend Langjökull Glacier via mountain truck and go ‘Into the Glacier’ to experience the purest blue ice colour in this man-made tunnel, the world’s largest. (B, L & D)
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykholt, Reykholt
Day 9 Fri June 21 Reykholt –Blue Lagoon—Reykjavik
Visit the Settlement Museum and dive into the origins of Icelandic heritage, including the works of the famous Viking poet Egill Skallagrímsson. Drive to the Reykjanes Peninsula, home to the famous Blue Lagoon. Take a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters of the iconic geothermal pool, located in the heart of a dramatic lava field. Come together this evening for a farewell dinner at a restaurant featuring Icelandic cuisine. (B & D)
Accommodation: Centerhotel Grandi, Reykavik
Day 10 Sat June 22 Reykjavik
Today you will head home having experienced the most stunning spectacles of Iceland’s natural beauty; an incomparable stretch of nature. (B)