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Sandals Royal Bahamian – August 30 – September 4, 2026

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Topics: EndocrinologyObesity

Departing August 30th, 2026 - September 4th, 2026

Elegance and ease come together at Sandals Royal Bahamian, a getaway that combines a swank resort (once a favorite hangout of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

Just a short boat ride away, the resorts offshore island, Barefoot Cay has a spa, a Zen garden, and two beaches — one that’s ideal for relaxing and the other for exploring, with some of the region’s best snorkeling. On land or off, refuel at swim-up bars or grab a bite from island food trucks. It’s The Bahamas at their best — all in one, all for you.

 

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Stephen Glazer

Dr. Stephen Glazer

Specialty:

Bariatric Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Stephen Glazer holds certification in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine from the University of Toronto in Ontario. He is also certified as a specialist in Sleep Medicine through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Dr. Glazer is the  Medical Director for both the Bariatric Surgical and Medical Program at Humber River Hospital, a dedicated center of excellence for the management of Obesity in Ontario. He is an active board member of the Ontario Bariatric Network, sitting on numerous subcommittees, including being the Vice-Chair of the OBN Medical Program Task Force. He is involved in establishing the standards of care for patients in Ontario participating in both surgical and medical approaches for weight loss. He also is the lead physician in Ontario’s  PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN initiative, a program promoting the transfer of care for bariatric surgical patients back to their primary care providers.

He has a strong interest in perioperative risk assessment. He is the author of the Pre-Operative Management for Bariatric Surgery chapter for the 2020 Canadian Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines.  Dr. Glazer participates in multiple clinical research projects and has numerous publications.

In 2019, Dr Glazer became the President of the  Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons and continues to hold this position while being dedicated to the education and initiatives related to Obesity Medicine.

Dr. Jill Trinacty

Dr. Jill Trinacty

Specialty:

Endocrinology & Metabolism

About The Speaker

Dr. Trinacty is originally from Nova Scotia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree at Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish.  She completed her medical degree at Dalhousie University.  She completed residency in Internal Medicine and specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolism at The Ottawa Hospital.

She currently works as an Endocrinologist at LMC Ottawa, Bariatric Medical Institute and Bruyere Continuing Care.  She is a lecturer at the University of Ottawa.  She is a recognized Obesity Expert with the American Board of Obesity Medicine.  She is an editor of Canadian Diabetes and Endocrinology Today.

CME Topics

Integrating Endocrine, Cardiovascular, and Lifestyle Approaches in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Join us in the beautiful Bahamas at Sandals Royal Bahamian, Nassau for an engaging CME experience designed for family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals. Dr. Stephen Glazer and Dr. Jill Trinacty will present an evidence based, practical program exploring the latest updates in obesity, diabetes, and endocrine care.   Dr. Glazer is certified in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine from the University of Toronto and is a Fellow of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is also certified in Sleep Medicine through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Dr. Glazer’s sessions will address obesity assessment, sleep disorders, surgical and medical treatments of obesity, and cardiac considerations in obesity.   Dr. Trinacty is originally from Nova Scotia. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolism at The Ottawa Hospital. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Trinacty is a consultant and affiliate researcher with Bruyere Continuing Care. She is presently a lecturer at the University of Ottawa. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Endocrinology Section for the OMA and is an editor of the journal Canadian Diabetes and Endocrinology Today. Dr. Trinacty’s sessions will highlight thyroid cases, new agents in diabetes management, weight management strategies, and cardiovascular and renal protection in type 2 diabetes.   Together, Dr. Glazer and Dr. Trinacty will deliver a comprehensive program combining clinical updates, multidisciplinary perspectives, and practical approaches to patient care. They look forward to welcoming you to the Bahamas for this outstanding CME opportunity.  

Dr. Glazer-

  • Which anti-obesity medication is right for you?
    • Review the mechanism of action and efficacy of pharmacological agents in the treatment of obesity.
    • Explore future pharmacologic agents for weight management and obesity related comorbidities
  • Surgical Treatments and Outcomes For Obesity
    • Describe surgical procedures and complications for obesity
    • Evaluate surgical outcomes for interventions for obesity
  • Sleep Disorders and Obesity
    • Cite the association between obesity and sleep disorders
    • Discuss the challenges of diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea in those living with obesity
  • Cardiac considerations and Obesity
    • Evaluate the  association between obesity and cardiac disease
    • Describe the impact of interventions of obesity on cardiac conditions

Dr. Trinacty-

  • Cardiovascular and renal protection in type 2 diabetes
    • Identify which patients require adjustment or advancement of treatment to manage glucose control and their individual cardiorenal risk.
    • Review guideline recommendations for optimizing care for patients with type 2 diabetes to prevent cardiovascular and renal outcomes.
  • New agents in diabetes management
    • Understand the mechanism of action of newer diabetes agents.
    • Recognize when to use them in your patient and how to counsel on their use.
  • Thyroid cases – take homes for testing
    • Learn when to request ultrasound and when it is not needed.
    • Understand the various antibody tests and streamline ordering.
  • Weight management – counselling patients to live their best life
    • Obtain tangible counselling skills for coaching our patients in lifestyle management.
    • Choose and counsel on pharmacotherapy for weight management.
 

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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 $1445
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1245
Conference Tuition Book Before November 25th, 2025 Book After November 25th, 2025
FP $1295 $1445
Specialist $1295 $1445
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1095 $1245

Sandals Royal Bahamian – August 30 – September 4, 2026

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Sailing August 30th, 2026 - September 4th, 2026

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Jill Trinacty

Dr. Jill Trinacty

Specialty:

Endocrinology & Metabolism

About The Speaker

Dr. Trinacty is originally from Nova Scotia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree at Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish.  She completed her medical degree at Dalhousie University.  She completed residency in Internal Medicine and specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolism at The Ottawa Hospital.

She currently works as an Endocrinologist at LMC Ottawa, Bariatric Medical Institute and Bruyere Continuing Care.  She is a lecturer at the University of Ottawa.  She is a recognized Obesity Expert with the American Board of Obesity Medicine.  She is an editor of Canadian Diabetes and Endocrinology Today.

Dr. Stephen Glazer

Dr. Stephen Glazer

Specialty:

Bariatric Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Stephen Glazer holds certification in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine from the University of Toronto in Ontario. He is also certified as a specialist in Sleep Medicine through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Dr. Glazer is the  Medical Director for both the Bariatric Surgical and Medical Program at Humber River Hospital, a dedicated center of excellence for the management of Obesity in Ontario. He is an active board member of the Ontario Bariatric Network, sitting on numerous subcommittees, including being the Vice-Chair of the OBN Medical Program Task Force. He is involved in establishing the standards of care for patients in Ontario participating in both surgical and medical approaches for weight loss. He also is the lead physician in Ontario’s  PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN initiative, a program promoting the transfer of care for bariatric surgical patients back to their primary care providers.

He has a strong interest in perioperative risk assessment. He is the author of the Pre-Operative Management for Bariatric Surgery chapter for the 2020 Canadian Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines.  Dr. Glazer participates in multiple clinical research projects and has numerous publications.

In 2019, Dr Glazer became the President of the  Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons and continues to hold this position while being dedicated to the education and initiatives related to Obesity Medicine.

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 November 25th, 2025 Book After November 25th, 2025
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

Elegance and ease come together at Sandals Royal Bahamian, a getaway that combines a swank resort (once a favorite hangout of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

Just a short boat ride away, the resorts offshore island, Barefoot Cay has a spa, a Zen garden, and two beaches — one that’s ideal for relaxing and the other for exploring, with some of the region’s best snorkeling. On land or off, refuel at swim-up bars or grab a bite from island food trucks. It’s The Bahamas at their best — all in one, all for you.

 

Additional Noteworthy Features

ALL INCLUDED, ALL UNLIMITED, ALL THE TIME.

 
  • Unlimited fine dining at 10 restaurants
  • All-new Coconut Grove with 2 food trucks
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and anytime snacks
  • Unlimited Premium Liquors
  • 8 bars, including swim-up bars
  • Stocked bars in every room
  • Unlimited Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wines
  • All tips, taxes and gratuities
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • Sandals Barefoot Cay private offshore island
  • PADI-Certified SCUBA diving (and all equipment)
  • Snorkeling (and all equipment)
  • Hobie Cats, paddle boards, kayaks
  • Professional instruction for water sports
  • Beach volleyball, basketball, pool tables
  • Day and night tennis
  • Unlimited land sports and state-of-the-art fitness centers
  • Day and night entertainment including live shows
  • WiFi (in room and all common areas)
 

Itinerary & Schedule

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Pre-And-Post Trip Information

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