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Sandals Curaçao – October 25-November 1, 2024

At Sandals Royal Curaçao

Topics: MindfulnessPain ManagementPhysician Wellness

Departing October 25th, 2024 - November 1st, 2024

Nestled in the Southern Caribbean, on the coast of a tiny, beautiful island where natural and cultural wonders connect to create a beautiful mélange unseen anywhere else. Here is where the natural romance of our intimate island comes alive. You’ll see it in the line where the desert landscape gently slopes into the azure ocean. Waters that invite you to dive in and explore what’s beneath.
You’ll experience it in the way the expansive pool extends into the endless Spanish Water, encouraging you to imagine forever. In the place where Tafelberg Mountain meets the horizon, inspiring peaks that beckon you to climb to new heights and absorb stunning sunsets. And how the wind catches a sail, propelling adventures yet to come. You’ll taste it in the quintessential flavors of Dutch, Caribbean, Latin and Creole cuisine, simmered low and slow, melding into a stobá stew. And hear it when you learn to say “I love you” in four different languages, with a true sense of warmth only Sandals can teach you. You’ll put it all into the memories you’ll create, with the person you love, here at Sandals Royal Curaçao. We invite you to see, taste, smell, hear, and feel it for yourself.

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Lydia Hatcher

Dr. Lydia Hatcher

Specialty:

Pain Management

About The Speaker

Dr. Hatcher graduated with her MD in 1982 from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN).  In 1984, she received certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada and in 1994, was certified with the Canadian College of Health Service Executives. In 2016 she became a Diplomate with the Canadian Academy of Pain Management. In 1998, Dr. Hatcher received the Canadian Psychiatric Association’s annual Mental Health Awareness Award. In 2001, the College of Family Physicians of Canada awarded her a fellowship.

Dr. Hatcher has been doing pain management for over 30 years. Her focus is on a bio-psycho-social approach to pain management. Dr. Hatcher has been a medical inspector for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and Newfoundland and was Chief of Family Medicine at St Joesphs Healthcare, Hamilton, ON from 2013-2018.

She has held numerous leadership positions including, Past President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association, Board Member of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), Chair GP Forum CMA and Director of Continuing Medical Education at MUN.

She is a member of the Canadian Pain Care Forum and was on the expert panel for the 2010 and 2017 Canadian Opioid Guideline.  She is a member of the Canadian Pain Society and the International Association for the Study of Pain. Dr. Hatcher is an Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at both McMaster University and MUN.

Dr. Gerald Levine

Dr. Gerald Levine

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Gerald Levine graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1982 and the University of Toronto Family Medicine Program in 1984. He practiced Family Medicine in Barrie, Ontario from 1985 to 2023. He has focused on stress management, burnout prevention and mindfulness facilitation since 2006. He has presented at numerous workshops and CME events for physicians, nurses, mental health workers, and teachers.
Dr. Levine has presented with CME Away many times and looks forward to sharing his practical knowledge on this voyage.

CME Topics

State of the Art Management of Pain, Wellness and Practical Mindfulness

CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a 7 night CME conference at the Sandals Royal Curacao Resort from October 25 to November 1, 2024. There are 2 presenters - Dr. Lydia Hatcher, a family doctor from Newfoundland and Dr. Jerry Levine, a family doctor from Ontario with a special interest in physician wellness. They have developed a program that will appeal to both family physicians and specialists. Their programs are designed to be evidence based with interactivity and attendee participation strongly encouraged. Dr. Hatcher will cover topics such as Pain, Cannabis and some Mental Disorders among other things. Dr. Levine will present on Mindfulness, Physician Burnout, Physician Stress and more. Dr.’s Hatcher and Levine look forward to seeing you in Curacao.

Dr. Lydia Hatcher

Skills to Improve Communication & Avoid Lawsuits
  • Review the benefits of clear communication, as well as the risks of poor communication
  • Discover appropriate communication techniques including therapeutic listening and goal setting
  • Develop effective communication strategies that lead to improved satisfaction and better outcomes
  • Manage the “Malignant” personality more effectively
  What is Pain?
  • Review the current neurophysiology and chemical influences of pain
  • Discuss newer understanding of pain mechanisms
  • Utilize factors implicated in the development and persistence of chronic pain to better manage your patients
  Central Sensitization Syndromes: What is it and How to Manage
  • Explain the known mechanisms of pain of CSS
  • Describe current diagnostic criteria CSS
  • Describe practical tips for helping your patients with CSS
  • Discuss medication options for CSS
  Non-pharmacologic approaches to Pain
  • Evaluate the efficacy of non-pharmacological treatment options
  • Discuss practical approaches and strategies for applying non-pharmacological treatments
  • Use patient focused decisions when considering aids in chronic pain
  Considering Medical Cannabis? Patient Based Scenarios
  • Describe use of medical cannabis for chronic pain, with and without opioid use
  • Discuss the evidence and controversies regarding the use of medical cannabis
  • Prescribe medical cannabis appropriately
  Depression, Anxiety, Panic, and PTSD – what to do!!
  • Integrate new knowledge in managing patients with these disorders by diagnosing earlier and treating more effectively
  • Review and discuss current pharmacological treatment options
  • Explore current non-pharmacological treatment options
 

Dr. Gerald Levine

Physician Stress and Burnout
  • Recognize and assess stress and burnout symptoms
  • Investigate self care strengths and gaps
Concepts of Mindfulness for Self Care
  • Cite contemplative practices including mindfulness
  • Explore mindfulness concepts and practices
Applied Mindfulness: Listening and Communication
  • Acquire concepts of mindful listening and communication
  • Integrate and apply mindful listening and communication skills
  Applied Mindfulness: Thoughts and Emotions
  • Illustrate mindful concepts and practices
  • Implement mindfulness to effectively manage thoughts and emotions
  Applied Mindfulness: Burnout Management
  • Evaluate knowledge of mindful self-compassion
  • Examine mindful self-compassion for burnout prevention
 The Mindful Physician
  • Apply mindfulness concepts and skills to manage stress and burnout
  • Identify resources for continued practice
 

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 January 31st, 2024 Book After January 31st, 2024
FP $1245 $1395
Specialist $1245 $1395
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1045 $1195
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Sandals Curaçao – October 25-November 1, 2024

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Sailing October 25th, 2024 - November 1st, 2024

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Gerald Levine

Dr. Gerald Levine

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Gerald Levine graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1982 and the University of Toronto Family Medicine Program in 1984. He practiced Family Medicine in Barrie, Ontario from 1985 to 2023. He has focused on stress management, burnout prevention and mindfulness facilitation since 2006. He has presented at numerous workshops and CME events for physicians, nurses, mental health workers, and teachers.
Dr. Levine has presented with CME Away many times and looks forward to sharing his practical knowledge on this voyage.

Dr. Lydia Hatcher

Dr. Lydia Hatcher

Specialty:

Pain Management

About The Speaker

Dr. Hatcher graduated with her MD in 1982 from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN).  In 1984, she received certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada and in 1994, was certified with the Canadian College of Health Service Executives. In 2016 she became a Diplomate with the Canadian Academy of Pain Management. In 1998, Dr. Hatcher received the Canadian Psychiatric Association’s annual Mental Health Awareness Award. In 2001, the College of Family Physicians of Canada awarded her a fellowship.

Dr. Hatcher has been doing pain management for over 30 years. Her focus is on a bio-psycho-social approach to pain management. Dr. Hatcher has been a medical inspector for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and Newfoundland and was Chief of Family Medicine at St Joesphs Healthcare, Hamilton, ON from 2013-2018.

She has held numerous leadership positions including, Past President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association, Board Member of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), Chair GP Forum CMA and Director of Continuing Medical Education at MUN.

She is a member of the Canadian Pain Care Forum and was on the expert panel for the 2010 and 2017 Canadian Opioid Guideline.  She is a member of the Canadian Pain Society and the International Association for the Study of Pain. Dr. Hatcher is an Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at both McMaster University and MUN.

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 January 31st, 2024 Book After January 31st, 2024
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

Nestled in the Southern Caribbean, on the coast of a tiny, beautiful island where natural and cultural wonders connect to create a beautiful mélange unseen anywhere else. Here is where the natural romance of our intimate island comes alive. You’ll see it in the line where the desert landscape gently slopes into the azure ocean. Waters that invite you to dive in and explore what’s beneath.
You’ll experience it in the way the expansive pool extends into the endless Spanish Water, encouraging you to imagine forever. In the place where Tafelberg Mountain meets the horizon, inspiring peaks that beckon you to climb to new heights and absorb stunning sunsets. And how the wind catches a sail, propelling adventures yet to come. You’ll taste it in the quintessential flavors of Dutch, Caribbean, Latin and Creole cuisine, simmered low and slow, melding into a stobá stew. And hear it when you learn to say “I love you” in four different languages, with a true sense of warmth only Sandals can teach you. You’ll put it all into the memories you’ll create, with the person you love, here at Sandals Royal Curaçao. We invite you to see, taste, smell, hear, and feel it for yourself.

Additional Noteworthy Features

Inclusions:

  • Paddle Boarding
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • 9 bars
  • Fresh water pools
  • Whirlpools
  • Volleyball
  • Horseshoes
  • Pool tables
  • Wind-surfing
  • Table Tennis
  • Bocce Ball
  • Kayaking
  • Croquet
  • Tennis
  • So much more!
 

Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / Details
October 25th Curaçao Arrival
October 26th Curaçao Welcome Reception 6:00pm - 7:00pm
October 27th Curaçao 8:00am - 12:45pm
October 28th Curaçao 8:00am - 12:15pm
October 29th Curaçao
October 30th Curaçao 8:00am - 12:45pm
October 31st Curaçao
November 1st Curaçao Departure

Pre-And-Post Trip Information

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