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Sandals Barbados – November 16 – 23, 2024

At Sandals Barbados

Topics: Respiratory Medicine

Departing November 16th, 2024 - November 23rd, 2024

Sandals Barbados is situated on the pristine white sands of Maxwell Beach, where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic. It is ideally located at the bottom of the famed St. Lawrence Gap – known for its lively restaurants, lively nightlife and good shopping.

Sandals Barbados provides an idyllic refuge for you to recharge and reconnect with the one you love. With more inclusions than anywhere else in Barbados, your worry free holiday begins the moment you land on the island. So why not spend your days with white sand between your toes. Learn how to kayak in azure blue waters. Get lost in the tropical gardens. Indulge in an invigorating or romantic massage for two. Enjoy the freshest seafood and best rum punch this side of heaven. This is paradise Sandals Barbados-style, where every enchanting day and magical night encourages you to live life well.

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Robert Hauptman

Dr. Robert Hauptman

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Hauptman is a family physician working in St. Albert, Alberta. He has been working for over 30 years as a physician.  His practice interests include respiratory medicine, spirometry, complex patient care, migraines and geriatrics. Dr. Hauptman formerly worked for 10 years as a pain consultant prior to returning back to family medicine in 2019.  He currently works as a solo practitioner in a busy family practice.

Dr. Hauptman is a nationally recognized medical educator who has given over 1500 presentations to health care providers on a variety of medical topics including asthma, COPD, migraines, IBS and chronic pain. He has also developed many CME programs for family physicians. Currently Dr. Hauptman holds the appointment of Assistant Clinical Professor with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta.

In addition, Dr. Hauptman is one of the founding members of the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada, the Pain Society of Alberta and the Chronic Pain Section of the Alberta Medical Association.

Dr. Alan Kaplan

Dr. Alan Kaplan

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

MD CCFP(EM) FCFP CPC(HC)

Alan Kaplan is a family physician practicing in Aurora Ontario with a special interest in Respiratory issues, vaccination, cancer screening and chronic pain. He is the chairperson of the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada, an Honorary Professor of Respiratory Medicine Research of the Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, a Vice-President of the Respiratory Effectiveness group and the Co-Chair of the Health Quality Ontario COPD community standards. He is a board member of Thrombosis Canada. He is the medical director of the Central LHIN Pulmonary Rehabilitation clinics.
He is a certificant in Continuing medical education and has had the pleasure of lecturing locally, provincially, nationally and globally. He is the author of 119 newsletter articles, 168 peer reviewed articles and 132 conference abstracts. His work experience includes Family Medicine, Emergency medicine, Hospitalist work, Palliative care and Stroke medicine. He is an international editor for the Journal of Pulmonary Therapy.
He is married with four children and four dogs.

CME Topics

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE FOR THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN: GETTING CONFIDENT WITH YOUR PATIENT'S LUNGS

Dr. Robert Hauptman and Dr. Alan Kaplan have developed an interactive educational program that will be of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals. Dr. Hauptman is a family physician working in St. Albert, Alberta. He has been working for over 30 years as a physician. His practice interests include respiratory medicine, spirometry, complex patient care, migraines, and geriatrics. Robert is one of the founding members of the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada, the Pain Society of Alberta, and the Chronic Pain Section of the Alberta Medical Association. Dr. Hauptman’s Topics will include COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Function Testing and Chronic Cough. Dr. Alan Kaplan is a Family Physician practicing in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. He is the Chairperson of the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada. Alan is involved in multiple respiratory initiatives both locally and internationally as a Senate member of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group, a Member of the Health Canada Section on Allergy and Respiratory Therapies. He has authored 219 newsletter articles, 166 peer reviewed articles, and 130 conference abstracts. Dr. Kaplan’s Topics will include Lung cancer, Anaphylaxis, Smoking Cessation, Respiratory Vaccines, and Insomnia. Dr. Hauptman and Dr. Kaplan are looking forward to seeing you in Barbados.

Robert Hauptman

  • Spiro in Primary Care
  • COPD Assessment
  • COPD Management
  • Asthma in Primary Care
  • Approach to Chronic cough
  • Dyspnea in your Office
  •  Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Respiratory Medicine

Alan Kaplan

  • Lung Cancer Screening
  • COPD treatment
  • Updates in managing AR and How to do allergy immunotherapy in primary care
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Smoking cessation
  • Allergic Rhinitis

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 $1395
Specialist $1395
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1195
Conference Tuition Book Before May 15th, 2024 Book After May 15th, 2024
FP $1245 $1395
Specialist $1245 $1395
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1045 $1195

Sandals Barbados – November 16 – 23, 2024

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Sailing November 16th, 2024 - November 23rd, 2024

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Alan Kaplan

Dr. Alan Kaplan

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

MD CCFP(EM) FCFP CPC(HC)

Alan Kaplan is a family physician practicing in Aurora Ontario with a special interest in Respiratory issues, vaccination, cancer screening and chronic pain. He is the chairperson of the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada, an Honorary Professor of Respiratory Medicine Research of the Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, a Vice-President of the Respiratory Effectiveness group and the Co-Chair of the Health Quality Ontario COPD community standards. He is a board member of Thrombosis Canada. He is the medical director of the Central LHIN Pulmonary Rehabilitation clinics.
He is a certificant in Continuing medical education and has had the pleasure of lecturing locally, provincially, nationally and globally. He is the author of 119 newsletter articles, 168 peer reviewed articles and 132 conference abstracts. His work experience includes Family Medicine, Emergency medicine, Hospitalist work, Palliative care and Stroke medicine. He is an international editor for the Journal of Pulmonary Therapy.
He is married with four children and four dogs.

Dr. Robert Hauptman

Dr. Robert Hauptman

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Hauptman is a family physician working in St. Albert, Alberta. He has been working for over 30 years as a physician.  His practice interests include respiratory medicine, spirometry, complex patient care, migraines and geriatrics. Dr. Hauptman formerly worked for 10 years as a pain consultant prior to returning back to family medicine in 2019.  He currently works as a solo practitioner in a busy family practice.

Dr. Hauptman is a nationally recognized medical educator who has given over 1500 presentations to health care providers on a variety of medical topics including asthma, COPD, migraines, IBS and chronic pain. He has also developed many CME programs for family physicians. Currently Dr. Hauptman holds the appointment of Assistant Clinical Professor with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta.

In addition, Dr. Hauptman is one of the founding members of the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada, the Pain Society of Alberta and the Chronic Pain Section of the Alberta Medical Association.

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 May 15th, 2024 Book After May 15th, 2024
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

Sandals Barbados is situated on the pristine white sands of Maxwell Beach, where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic. It is ideally located at the bottom of the famed St. Lawrence Gap – known for its lively restaurants, lively nightlife and good shopping.

Sandals Barbados provides an idyllic refuge for you to recharge and reconnect with the one you love. With more inclusions than anywhere else in Barbados, your worry free holiday begins the moment you land on the island. So why not spend your days with white sand between your toes. Learn how to kayak in azure blue waters. Get lost in the tropical gardens. Indulge in an invigorating or romantic massage for two. Enjoy the freshest seafood and best rum punch this side of heaven. This is paradise Sandals Barbados-style, where every enchanting day and magical night encourages you to live life well.

Additional Noteworthy Features

Sandals Barbados is the most exclusive Sandals Resort ever created in a premier destination that’s long been a favorite of jet-setters. It’s where style and sophistication come together in a 5-star Luxury Included® resort. Here everything is designed to elevate the senses: architecture that brings the outside in; suites boasting the most decadent amenities; an unrivaled selection of 11 dining choices; eight intimate lounges and hip bars, and three imaginative pools. On the pristine white sands of Dover Beach lies the perfect, natural backdrop for the unsurpassed luxury of this resort in Barbados. Best of all, Sandals Royal Barbados is located right next door where you can indulge in all the restaurants, bars and amenities making it two ultra-exclusive vacations in one.

Itinerary & Schedule

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

EAT + DRINK

  • Unlimited fine dining at 21 restaurants
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and anytime snacks
  • Unlimited premium liquors
  • 14 bars, including rooftop and swim-up bar
  • Stocked bar in every room
  • Unlimited Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® Wines

PLAY

  • All amenities at adjacent Sandals Royal Barbados
  • PADI-Certified SCUBA diving and equipment
  • Snorkeling and equipment
  • Hobie Cats, paddleboards, kayaks
  • Glass-bottom boat
  • Bowling at Lovers Lanes
  • 11 pools and 6 whirlpools
  • Tennis and land sports
  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Day and night entertainment and live shows

NO WORRIES

  • All tips, taxes and gratuities
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • Wifi in room and all common areas

Pre-And-Post Trip Information

There are no Pre or Post Tours created for this itinerary. To build your own or simply add hotel nights, please speak with your Advisor.
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