CME Topics

Aesthetic Medicine & Family Medicine

CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a 7-Night Land CME in Barbados, from March 30 – April 6, 2025. Dr. Haneef Alibhai and Dr. Steven Poirier have developed an interactive educational program that will be of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.   Dr. Alibhai graduated from McGill Medical School in Montreal, Canada. He is the Medical Director of MD/cosmetic and Laser Clinic in Abbotsford and Port Moody, BC. He is a Past-President of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine. He has written articles in several aesthetic magazines and journals and frequently appears in the media as an expert in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Alibhai has been training clinicians on various applications in aesthetic medicine since 2001 and has trained over 3,000 doctors worldwide. He is an internationally recognized speaker and author in the field of aesthetic medicine. Dr. Alibhai’s Topics will include use of Botox, Dermal Fillers, Laser and Light-based Therapy, Microneedling and other Advancements in Aesthetic Medicine.   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 in a variety of settings including Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and General Family Medicine in the office setting. For the past 2 years, he has been practicing as executive health provider at Medcan in Toronto. He has been involved in teaching the next generation of physicians 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. 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. Dr. Poirier will address Dyslipidemia, Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Imaging and Diet and Lifestyle Coaching for Disease Prevention.   Dr. Alibhai and Dr. Poirier look forward to seeing you in the Bahamas.  

Dr. Alibhai-

• Recent Advancements in Aesthetic Medicine
  • To gain an understanding of the facial aging process and the most common cosmetic concerns
  • To gain insight into the safest, most effective and most advanced aesthetic treatment options available
• Botulinum Toxins for Facial Rejuvenation
  • To learn about the muscles of facial expression and their role in the facial aging process
  • To learn about the indications, contraindications, risks, and benefits of Botulinum Toxin Type A
• Botulinum Toxins for Therapeutic Indications (Headaches, TMJ and Hyperhidrosis)
  • To understand the pharmacokinetics, indications and contraindications of Botulinum Toxin Type A
  • To learn about the data supporting the use of Botulinum Toxin Type A for treatment of Headaches, TMJ and Hyperhidrosis along with protocols for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment with Botulinum Toxin Type A
• Dermal Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation and Volume Restoration
  • To learn about the properties of available dermal fillers and their indications and contraindications
  • To learn about the various areas where dermal fillers can be used in facial rejuvenation
• Laser and Light-Based Therapy
  • To learn about the most common applications of lasers and intense pulsed lights sources
  • To learn about the mechanism of action of lasers and pulsed light sources in the treatment of various conditions in photo-dermatology
• Microneedling & RF Microneedling in Aesthetic Medicine
  • To learn about the indications for Microneedling & RF Microneedling
  • To learn about the mechanism of action, risks, benefits and side effects of Microneedling & RF Microneedling

 

Dr. Poirier-

• 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
  • Application of guidelines to real life cases whether treatment should be initiated

 

• Dyslipidemia Treatment
  • Understanding the current biomarkers/modifiers in the guidelines: a closer at Lp(a) and ApoB
  • Application of the Lp(a) and ApoB to real life cases whether treatment should be initiated

• Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis
  • Understanding the process of developing atherosclerosis
  • Understanding the timeline to plaque rupture and end organ damage.

• Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation and Coronary Artery Disease
  • Understanding the new biomarkers available and how they relate to the atherosclerosis timeline
  • Understanding how to use the new biomarkers for further risk stratification and possible earlier initiation of treatment for prevention.

• Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Understanding 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
  • Understanding 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
  • Looking at current activity guidelines and simple dietary changes that are beneficial
  • Understanding motivational coaching for lifestyle changes and medical intervention for prevention of disease