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Portugal Douro River-March 30-April 6, 2025

On Board S.S. São Gabriel

Topics: Family MedicinePain Management

Departing March 30th, 2025 - April 6th, 2025

As you follow the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port. Explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. In Salamanca, Spain, you’ll see the city’s famous university. Return to Portugal with a visit to the fortified village of Castelo Rodrigo and historic Guimarães. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!

 

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Sol Stern

Dr. Sol Stern

Specialty:

Family Medicine & Pain Management

About The Speaker

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. He has presented over 1000 CME programs over the last 20 years. He is married and has 4 children and 7 grandchildren.

CME Topics

Pearls in Family Medicine & Practice Management

 Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a Continuing Medical Education program during a 7 Night Cruise through Portugal. Dr. Sol Stern is the Medical Director of Sea Courses. He has presented many times in the past for Sea Courses and has developed a highly interactive educational program that will be of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals. Dr. 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 there ever since. Dr. Stern now spends about 1/2 of his time involved in CME and has developed and collaborated on many CME workshops including the topics of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke and chronic pain management. He has presented over 1000 CME programs over the last 20 years and has presented CME programs in every province in Canada. Dr. Stern will facilitate interactive sessions on topics that are prevalent in his Family Practice such as the Opioid Crisis, Chronic Pain Management, SGLT2 Inhibitors in Diabetes and Heart Failure, Insomnia and Practice Management. Dr. Stern is very much looking forward to seeing you on this Cruise through Portugal.

 Dr. Stern-

  • Update on The Opioid Crisis in Canada: Reviewing the Canadian Opioid Guidelines Regarding Initiating Opioids for Chronic Pain
  • Approach to treating chronic pain without opioids
  • Managing Patients with AF and CAD
  • SGLT2 inhibitors/GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with DM and CVD
  • Practice Management: From EMR to Websites to Apps
  • Insomnia
  • SGLT2 I in Heart Failure
  • Management of Elderly Patients with Multiple Long-Term Conditions
 

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 $1395
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1245
Conference Tuition Book Before June 30th, 2024 Book After June 30th, 2024
FP $1295 $1445
Specialist $1295 $1445
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1095 $1245

Portugal Douro River-March 30-April 6, 2025

On Board S.S. São Gabriel

Sailing March 30th, 2025 - April 6th, 2025

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Sol Stern

Dr. Sol Stern

Specialty:

Family Medicine & Pain Management

About The Speaker

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. He has presented over 1000 CME programs over the last 20 years. He is married and has 4 children and 7 grandchildren.

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 June 30th, 2024 Book After June 30th, 2024
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

As you follow the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port. Explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. In Salamanca, Spain, you’ll see the city’s famous university. Return to Portugal with a visit to the fortified village of Castelo Rodrigo and historic Guimarães. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!

 

Additional Noteworthy Features

S.S. São Gabriel is the newest ship on the Douro river. Designed to embody the beautiful Douro River Valley region, this ship will offer more lavishly appointed suites than the Queen Isabel and bring the destination to life through its décor and delectable food and wine. Butler service will be added onboard, giving guests the option to dine at any time they’d like while enjoying the ship.

INCLUSIONS

  • 2 Countries: Portugal and Spain
  • 7 night accommodations on board Uniworld S.S. São Gabriel
  • All meals on board Uniworld S.S. São Gabriel , prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
  • 6 days of shore excursions, all hosted by English-speaking local experts.
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions.
  • On board services of a Uniworld Cruise Manager
  • Guided ‘Do as the Locals Do’ program
  • Captivating onboard local entertainment
  • Internet and Wi-Fi access in public areas
  • Multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Gratuities on onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, cruise/tour manager) are included during the cruise/tour
  • Port Charges
 

Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / Details
March 30th Porto
March 31st Porto 2:00pm 2:30pm-5:00pm
  Entre-Os-Rios 6:30pm
April 1st Entre-Os-Rios 12:00am 8:00am-10:00am
  Régua 10:30am
April 2nd Régua 11:15am 1:00pm-3:00pm
Vega De Terron 11:59pm
April 3rd Vega De Terron (Salamanca) 12:00pm 1:00pm-4:00pm
Barca D'Alva 12:30pm
April 4th Barca D'Alva / Pinhão / Régua
April 5th Porto Guimarães 1:30pm 8:30am-11:30am
April 6th Porto

Detailed Port Descriptions

Day 1      PORTO

Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro. You will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to Uniworld S.S. São Gabriel to begin your Douro River Cruise.  

Day 2      PORTO, ENTRE-OS-RIOS

Portugal’s second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation’s most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose to explore Portugal on foot or by panoramic drive.  

Day 3 ENTRE-OS-RIOS, RÉGUA

Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.  

Day 4 RÉGUA, POCINHO, VEGA DE TERRÓN

Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish. Alternatively, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.  

Day 5 VEGA DE TERRÓN (SALAMANCA), BARCA D’ALVA

Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.  

Day 6 BARCA D’ALVA, RÉGUA

Head ashore for a choice of excursions, including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.  

Day 7 RÉGUA (GUIMARÃES), PORTO

Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit.

Day 8 PORTO

Today you will disembark Uniworld S.S. São Gabriel with amazing photos and memories of your time on the Douro River.  If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Porto Airport for your flight home.   Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.  

Pre-And-Post Trip Information

There are no pre or post tours created for itinerary. To build your own or simply add hotel nights, talk to your Advisor!
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