Faculty & Conference Details
Dr. Chris Altmeyer
Specialty:
Family & Emergency Medicine
About The Speaker
Dr. Chris Altmeyer is a retired regular force military flight surgeon and basic dive medicine qualified family physician who currently works at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital in Alberta as a hospitalist and emergency medicine physician. Additional medical interests and areas of practice include: ring-side combative sports physician, ongoing occupational medicine to the Canadian Armed Forces, University of Alberta Associate Clinical Professor teaching, and Medical Assistance in Dying assessments and provisions.
Dr. David Isen
Specialty:
Dentistry
About The Speaker
David is a practicing dentist who has an anesthesia focused dental practice. Many of his patients are referred from clinics to manage special situations like, dental phobia, complex dental care and special medical considerations. Most of his patients have IV sedation for their care.
As well, he presents lectures both locally and across North America to dentists, about advanced use of local anesthetics and how to manage medical emergencies. He has presented almost 500 lectures over the past 25 years.
David has acted as a consultant for dental and pharmaceutical companies regarding product development and has peer-reviewed papers for a variety of journals.
CME Topics
Emergency Medicine, MAID and Oral Medicine
CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a Continuing Medical Education program during a 16 Night Cruise from Lima to Papeete from January 21 to February 6, 2026. Dr. Chris Altemeyer and Dr. David Isen have developed an educational program that will be of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.
Dr. Altmeyer is a retired regular force military flight surgeon and basic dive medicine qualified family physician who currently works at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital in Alberta as a hospitalist and emergency medicine physician. Additional medical interests and areas of practice include: ring-side combative sports treatments, ongoing occupational medicine to the Canadian Armed Forces, University of Alberta Associate Clinical Professor teaching, and Medical Assistance in Dying assessments and provisions. For this CME program, Dr. Altmeyer’s topics will include Meningitis, Obesity, the presentation of Syncope in the ER, MAID, Nutrition and Managing Stress.
Dr. David Isen is a practicing dentist who has an anesthesia focused dental practice. Many of his patients are referred from clinics to manage special situations like, dental phobia, complex dental care and special medical considerations. Most of his patients have IV sedation for their care.
As well, he presents lectures both locally and across North America to dentists, about advanced use of local anesthetics and how to manage medical emergencies. He has presented almost 500 lectures over the past 25 years. For this CME program, Dr. Isen’s Topics will include Identifying Oral Lesions, Oral Appliances, Basic Emergency Medications, Basic Life Support and Medical Considerations for Dental Patients.
Dr. Altmeyer and Dr. Isen are looking forward to seeing you on this Cruise from Lima to Papeete.
Dr. Altmeyer-
- An Overview of Combative Sports Medicine – You’re Working UFC!
- Discuss nuances and practice of combative sports medicine.
- Potentially incorporate combative sports medicine into their clinical practice.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Complete a patient MAID assessment.
- Potential 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.
- High Risk, Low Prevalence: Meningitis
- Discuss identification, workup, and diagnosis of meningitis.
- Discuss medical management of bacterial and viral meningitis.
Dr. David Isen-
- Medical Considerations for Dental Patients
- Learn about general dental principles for antibiotic and analgesic use.
- Discuss which medical conditions might affect the safety of a dental visit and how the medical community can help the safety of dental care will be presented.
- Basic Life Support and AED Use
- Discuss the latest Basic Life Support protocols and AED use. At the end of this lecture, the participant will be able to perform a basic rescue for someone in cardiac arrest or who is choking. As well the use of an AED during cardiac arrest will be part of this lecture’s objectives.
- Identifying Oral Lesions
- Review a series of intra-oral lesions, their differential diagnoses and their related systemic diseases.
- Discuss oral lesions like squamous cell carcinoma, aphthous ulcer to name a few, and learn how some of these conditions relate to systemic disease.
- Oral Appliances
- Review different oral appliances and the reasons for their use. Bruxism appliances, snore guards and protection of the mouth and face, during athletics will be discussed.
- Basic Emergency Drugs For Health-Care Settings:
- Discuss medical emergency drugs that should be stocked and available in a health-care setting outside of the hospital. How and when to use these drugs will be reviewed.
- Oral Medicine
- Review xerostomia, halitosis, oral fungal infections and acid erosion of the teeth.
- Discuss which systemic diseases may be associated with these conditions and how to treat them.
- The Future of Oral Health
- Discuss the latest advances in dentistry.
- Understanding the newest technologies and procedures including artificial intelligence and bio-printing.
- Review what the future direction of dental care might involve.
Venue Information
Like her two sister ships, the sturdy Azamara Onward® 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
| Day |
Date |
Port / Location |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
Conference |
| Day 1 |
January 21st |
Callao ( Lima ), Peru |
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5:00pm |
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| Day 2 |
January 22nd |
At Sea |
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| Day 3 |
January 23rd |
At Sea |
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| Day 4 |
January 24th |
At Sea |
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| Day 5 |
January 25th |
At Sea |
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| Day 6 |
January 26th |
At Sea |
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| Day 7 |
January 27th |
Easter Island, Chile |
8:00am |
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| Day 8 |
January 28th |
Easter Island, Chile |
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1:00pm |
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| Day 9 |
January 29th |
At Sea |
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| Day 10 |
January 30th |
At Sea |
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| Day 11 |
January 31st |
Pitcairn Island |
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5:00pm |
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| Day 12 |
February 1st |
International Dateline |
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| Day 13 |
February 2nd |
At Sea |
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| Day 14 |
February 3rd |
Fakarava, French Polynesia |
9:00am |
2:00pm |
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| Day 15 |
February 4th |
Moorea, French Polynesia |
9:00am |
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| Day 16 |
February 5th |
Moorea, French Polynesia |
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3:30pm |
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| Day 17 |
February 6th |
Papeete |
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Callao (Lima), Peru
Known as the “City of Kings,” Lima was founded in 1535. A melting pot of cultures, flavors and history, this bustling metropolis has something for everyone, and today you get to discover it all.
Days 2-6 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 7&8 Easter Island, Chile
Rapa Nui, otherwise known as Easter Island, is a territory of Chile and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the south pacific, 2290 miles offshore. One of the most isolated places on Earth, it’s home to the famed Moai structures.
Days 9-10 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.
Day 11 Pitcairn Island
3,000 miles away from the nearest continent, Pitcairn Island is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. The site of the infamous mutiny on the Bounty, the wreck of the ship is still visible under crystal clear waters.
Day 12 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 13&14 Fakarava, French Polynesia
As the second largest atoll in French Polynesia, Fakarava is big on natural wonders. In fact, with its pristine landscapes, stunning wildlife, and rare protected species, it’s no surprise this tropical paradise is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Days 15&16 Moorea, French Polynesia
A former retreat for Tahitian royalty, Moorea is a bucket list worthy destination that's home to a traditional farming village, amazing marine life, and winding jungle roads, ideal for exploring.
Days 16&17 Papeete, French Polynesia
The capital of French Polynesia, Papeete is home to tropical blue lagoons, beautiful hiking trails in the shadows of ancient volcanic mountains, and Les Roulottes—mobile caravans full of culinary delights.
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