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Sandals Dunn’s River – November 14 – 21, 2027

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Departing November 14th, 2027 - November 21st, 2027

With a private beach and boutique feel, Sandals Dunn’s River is an airy, modern retreat, centered around a chain of pools that flow like its namesake. It’s abuzz with energy you can feel, whether you’re stargazing on the roof of your Coyaba Sky Rondoval Villa, sipping a blend at Dunn’s Rum Club, or taking in live music poolside. For the golfers in the group, our Upton Estate Golf & Country Club is close by and green fees are on us. This is the all-inclusive you’ve been waiting for. The flow is yours to follow.

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Steven Poirier

Dr. Steven Poirier

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Steven Poirier has been trained in Family Medicine and has been practicing medicine since 2012.  He obtained his medical degree and Family Medicine residency training through the Northern Ontario School of Medicine Program.  He has practiced rural family medicine and rural emergency medicine for 3 years after graduating in 2012 and then transitioned into a larger center and practiced both, hospital Medicine as a hospitalist, and Family Medicine in the office setting.  This has allowed him to acquire both the knowledge and skills essential to all aspects of care form prevention, to emergency to acute and subacute care as well as medicine in all age groups from birth to end of life care.

In addition, Dr. Poirier also provides special interest medicine in 3 categories:
1. He provides a longevity medicine and has helped develop the Longevity Medicine Program at Medcan
2. He provides Men’s Vitality medicine at Medcan
3. Dr. Poirier has also trained as a Chiropractor.  He graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2003 and practiced until 2006 when he decided to enter medicine.  As a result, he has a strong expertise in areas of the neuro-musculoskeletal system and has an understanding and respect for the holistic approach to medicine and preventative care mindset.

Teaching:
Dr. Poirier has been involved in teaching the next generation of physician since 2013 by being an associate professor for the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto at the level of Lecturer.  He has also been a regular preceptor through the Rural Ontario Medicine Program and one the preceptors for the francophone stream of the medicine programme at the University of Ottawa.  He also is a regular preceptor for students and the medical school at University College Cork that is affiliated with Medcan.

TBA

TBA

Specialty:

TBA

About The Speaker

Speaker to be announced

CME Topics

Dr. Poirier-

  • 2021 Canadian Dyslipidemia guidelines
    • Review current guidelines including 2021 Canadian Dyslipidemia guidelines and 2023 Peer simplified lipid guideline: Prevention and management of cardiovascular disease in primary care
    • Review to most recent changes in pediatric screening
    • Apply guidelines to real life cases whether treatment should be initiated
  • Dyslipidemia Treatment
    • Explore in further details, the current biomarkers/modifiers in the guidelines: a closer at Lp(a) and ApoB
    • Discuss the application of the Lp(a) and ApoB to real life cases whether treatment should be initiated
  • Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis
    • Explore the process of developing atherosclerosis
    • Discuss the timeline to plaque rupture and end organ damage.
  • Endothelial Dysfunction, inflammation, and Coronary Artery Disease
    • Cite  the new biomarkers available and how they relate to the atherosclerosis timeline
    • Explore how to use the new biomarkers for further risk stratification and possible earlier initiation of treatment for prevention.
  • Cardiovascular Imaging
    • Explore what the available options are for screening in terms of cardiovascular imaging specifically: The carotid intima-media thickness test (CIMT) and Coronary Artery Calcium Score
    • Illustrate  the role for the carotid intima-media thickness test (CIMT) and Coronary Artery Calcium Score  in early detection, which may indicate the need for a more aggressive approach to managing the risk factors associated with heart disease and stroke.
  • Diet and Lifestyle coaching for disease prevention 
    • Evaluate current activity guidelines and simple dietary changes that are beneficial
    • Discuss motivational coaching for lifestyle changes and medical intervention for prevention of disease

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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
Conference Tuition Book Before February 9th, 2027 Book After February 9th, 2027
FP $1345 $1495
Specialist $1345 $1495
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1145 $1295

Sandals Dunn’s River – November 14 – 21, 2027

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Sailing November 14th, 2027 - November 21st, 2027

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Steven Poirier

Dr. Steven Poirier

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Steven Poirier has been trained in Family Medicine and has been practicing medicine since 2012.  He obtained his medical degree and Family Medicine residency training through the Northern Ontario School of Medicine Program.  He has practiced rural family medicine and rural emergency medicine for 3 years after graduating in 2012 and then transitioned into a larger center and practiced both, hospital Medicine as a hospitalist, and Family Medicine in the office setting.  This has allowed him to acquire both the knowledge and skills essential to all aspects of care form prevention, to emergency to acute and subacute care as well as medicine in all age groups from birth to end of life care.

In addition, Dr. Poirier also provides special interest medicine in 3 categories:
1. He provides a longevity medicine and has helped develop the Longevity Medicine Program at Medcan
2. He provides Men’s Vitality medicine at Medcan
3. Dr. Poirier has also trained as a Chiropractor.  He graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2003 and practiced until 2006 when he decided to enter medicine.  As a result, he has a strong expertise in areas of the neuro-musculoskeletal system and has an understanding and respect for the holistic approach to medicine and preventative care mindset.

Teaching:
Dr. Poirier has been involved in teaching the next generation of physician since 2013 by being an associate professor for the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto at the level of Lecturer.  He has also been a regular preceptor through the Rural Ontario Medicine Program and one the preceptors for the francophone stream of the medicine programme at the University of Ottawa.  He also is a regular preceptor for students and the medical school at University College Cork that is affiliated with Medcan.

TBA

TBA

Specialty:

TBA

About The Speaker

Speaker to be announced

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 February 9th, 2027 Book After February 9th, 2027
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

With a private beach and boutique feel, Sandals Dunn’s River is an airy, modern retreat, centered around a chain of pools that flow like its namesake. It’s abuzz with energy you can feel, whether you’re stargazing on the roof of your Coyaba Sky Rondoval Villa, sipping a blend at Dunn’s Rum Club, or taking in live music poolside. For the golfers in the group, our Upton Estate Golf & Country Club is close by and green fees are on us. This is the all-inclusive you’ve been waiting for. The flow is yours to follow.

Additional Noteworthy Features

Stay at 1, Play at ALL

When you stay at Sandals Dunn's River, you enjoy a mega-vacation that includes two resorts for the price of one! Complimentary exchange privileges with nearby Sandals Ochi means you get to experience all the restaurants, all the beaches and every amenity!

COMPLIMENTARY GREEN FEES

A luxury all-inclusive vacation at Sandals Dunn’s River means access to one of the premier golf clubs in the Caribbean, recognized as one of the finest in Jamaica by Golf Digest and Frommers Travel Guide. This scenic 18-hole course rises 700 feet above sea level in the lush hills of Ocho Rios, with a practice range, putting and chipping greens, pro shop, restaurant, bar and jerk shack. Be a member of the club as you experience golf vacation perfection.

Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / Details
November 14th Sandals Dunn's River
November 15th Sandals Dunn's River Welcome Reception: 6:00pm-7:00pm
November 16th Sandals Dunn's River 8:00am - 12:15pm
November 17th Sandals Dunn's River 8:00am - 12:00pm
November 18th Sandals Dunn's River
November 19th Sandals Dunn's River 8:00am - 12:00pm
November 20th Sandals Dunn's River
November 21st Sandals Dunn's River

Pre-And-Post Trip Information

There are no pre or post tours created for this itinerary. To build your own or to simply add hotel nights, please speak with your Advisor.
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