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"The goal of a CME AWAY® conference by Sea Courses is to provide the very best opportunity for health care professionals to not only LEARN but to CONNECT with peers in a stimulating yet RELAXING environment."
Departing January 21st, 2024 - February 6th, 2024
Natural wonders, Indigenous cultures, extraordinary wildlife, and fabulous wines are yours to discover as we journey from verdant New Zealand to vibrant Australia. Departing from Auckland, we begin with an overnight sail to the Bay of Islands, a subtropical region renowned for its Māori history, tranquil towns, and pristine beaches.
Then, it’s on to Tauranga, where you can learn even more about the Māori, visit the nearby geothermal wonders of Rotorua, or tour a Lord of the Rings/Hobbiton movie set in Matamata. Enjoy a late-night stay in Napier, famed for its UNESCO Heritage status, Art Deco style, and the nearby Cape Kidnappers.
Our next three days will take us from New Zealand’s North Island to the South Island, as we take in the capital city attractions of Wellington with a late-night stay, followed by another late-night stay in the creative hub of Nelson, where countless galleries, unique shops, the Nelson Classic Cars Museum, and Abel Tasman National Park await. Then, it’s time to taste your way through the legendary wines of the Marlborough region in Picton.
The journey continues in the lovely English-inspired city of Christchurch, home to Cathedral Square, the Canterbury countryside, and punting on the Avon River. Then it’s on to the “Edinburgh of the South”, Dunedin, where we offer an Overnight Experience to Queenstown that departs Dunedin and returns guests to our ship in Milford Sound. A sail through the spectacular Milford Sound is followed by two luxurious days at sea en route to Hobart, Tasmania. An overnight stay here means you’ll have plenty of time to experience its many beaches, restaurants, and historic waterfront—plus go on an evening visit to the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (keep an eye out for Tasmanian Devils!).
One more day at your boutique hotel at sea brings us to the Sapphire Coast for a visit to Eden, Australia, a ruggedly beautiful paradise full of fresh seafood and stunning views. Lastly, we reach Sydney, our final destination, where the choice is yours to stay and explore this spectacular city.
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Palliative Care
Doctor Michael Gagnon graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2004 with Honours and went on to complete his residency in Family Medicine in Abington Pennsylvania where he took an interest in Palliative care. Doctor Gagnon has been practising family medicine in Bolton for 16 years now and Medical Director of Bethell Hospice since 2012. He has worked within the community to normalize death and dying and has been partnering with local schools to educate and support students to remove the stigma of palliative care. He is a LEAP (learning essential approaches to palliative and end of life care) facilitator and coach. Doctor Gagnon has mentored numerous local physicians and residents, increasing the local palliative care capacity in his community. He sits on the board of directors of the Ontario College of Family physicians, and is actively involved in his local Ontario health team sitting on numerous primary and palliative care committees.
Family Practice
Dr. Kevin Saunders is a family physician in Winnipeg. He completed his medical training at the University of Manitoba in 1985 and has practiced in Winnipeg since then. In addition to his family medicine practice, he is also the medical director of The Wellness Institute at Seven Oaks General Hospital and an attending physician at Middlechurch and River East Nursing Homes.
Dr Saunders has participated in extensive phase III clinical trial research with new pharmaceutical agents over the past thirty years. His special interest areas include diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and vascular diseases (both primary and secondary prevention). At the Wellness Institute he was involved in developing the cardiac rehab program and the diabetes education programs. Dr Saunders has a special interest in family physician CME and has been extensively involved in CME development and facilitation over many years. Dr Saunders is a past president of the medical staff at Seven Oaks General Hospital, a past chair of the Section of Family Practice of Doctors Manitoba, and a past president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.
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 | $1395 |
| Specialist | $1395 |
| Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other | $1195 |
| Conference Tuition | Book Before January 1st, 1970 | Book After January 1st, 1970 |
|---|---|---|
| FP | $1245 | $1395 |
| Specialist | $1245 | $1395 |
| Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other | $1045 | $1195 |
