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Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines – January 12 – 19, 2026

At Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

Topics: EndocrinologyObesity

Departing January 12th, 2026 - January 19th, 2026

Saint Vincent is situated in a little known part of the Eastern Caribbean. It has long represented a picture of quintessential exoticism and laid-back Caribbean living, harkening back to the way the Caribbean was before it became developed. The peaceful azure waters, lagoons, untouched rainforests and stunning white sand beaches will have you packing your bags to leave the world behind.

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Stephen Glazer

Dr. Stephen Glazer

Specialty:

Bariatrics & Obesity

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. Carol Joyce

Dr. Carol Joyce

Specialty:

Endocrinology

About The Speaker

Carol is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) at Memorial University in St. John’s, NL, and is in clinical practice at Proactive Wellness and Prevention, also in St. John’s.

Carol is a graduate of Dalhousie University Medical School in Halifax, NS, did an Internal Medicine residency at Memorial University, and then completed her fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Toronto.

Carol has been on faculty at Memorial University since 1985. She is former Division Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Research interests have included: evaluation of new diabetes treatments, prevention of Type 2 diabetes, prevention and treatment of diabetes complications, the epidemiology of osteoporosis, and the genetics of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes.

Carol is also past chair of the Royal College examination board in Endocrinology and Metabolism.

CME Topics

Obesity & Endocrinology

CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you on a 7- Night CME Program in January of 2026 in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Dr. Stephen Glazer and Dr. Carol Joyce are speakers for this CME program. They have developed an educational program that will be of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.   Dr. Glazer holds certification in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine from the University of Toronto in Ontario. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Glazer is also certified as a specialist in Sleep Medicine through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. For this CME program, Dr. Glazer’s topics will include Assessment of  Obesity, Sleep Disorders, Surgical and Medical Treatments of Obesity and Considerations for patient care prior to  Bariatric surgery.   Dr. Joyce is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) at Memorial University in St. John’s, NL, and is in clinical practice at Proactive Wellness and Prevention, also in St. John’s. Dr. Joyce has been on faculty at Memorial University since 1985. She is a former Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism. She is also a past chair of the Royal College examination board in Endocrinology and Metabolism. For this CME program, Dr. Joyce’s Topics will include Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders, Thyroid Nodules, Diabetes, Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy and Osteoporosis.   Dr. Glazer and Dr. Joyce are looking forward to seeing you in St. Vincent.  

Dr. Glazer-

  • Introduction to Obesity
    • Describe the pathophysiology of adiposity and their metabolic consequences
    • Cite the carcinogenic associations of living with obesity
  • Pharmacotherapy in the treatment of obesity-what is available and what is to come
    • 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
  • Medical considerations in preparation for bariatric surgery
    • Evaluate the preoperative assessment for bariatric surgery
    • Describe the postoperative considerations for medical conditions and medications
  • Psychology factors associated with Obesity
    • Describe the psychological aspects of appetite and mood disorders in obesity
    • Cite strategies to mitigate the psychological aspects encountered in obesity management

Dr. Joyce-

  • Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders in Primary Care- what you need to know
    • Evaluate and manage hyperprolactinemia and prolactinomas
    • Recognize and screen for pheochromocytoma and Cushing’s syndrome
  • Approach to Thyroid Nodules
    • Select and interpret appropriate investigations in the evaluation of thyroid nodules
    • Identify the principles of management and follow-up of differentiated thyroid cancer needed in primary care.
  • What’s New in Type 2?
    • Recognize the approach to therapy in type 2 diabetes, both non-pharmacologic and   pharmacologic
    • Understand the mechanisms of action of newer agents, and to apply these therapies in clinical practice.
  • Endocrine disorders in pregnancy
    • Understand how the metabolic changes of pregnancy affect the presentation and management of common endocrine disorders
    • Be able to adjust therapies of pre-existing endocrine diseases when pregnancy occurs or is being planned.
  • Osteoporosis- New Guidelines and Controversies
    • Apply current guidelines to the diagnosis of osteoporosis
    • To rationally implement therapy for osteoporosis based on these guidelines and recent research.
  • Endocrine Jeopardy
    • Evaluate your knowledge of endocrinology
    • Increase your knowledge of endocrinology

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 $1445
Specialist $1445
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1245
Conference Tuition Book Before February 11th, 2025 Book After February 11th, 2025
FP $1295 $1445
Specialist $1295 $1445
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1095 $1245

Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines – January 12 – 19, 2026

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Sailing January 12th, 2026 - January 19th, 2026

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Carol Joyce

Dr. Carol Joyce

Specialty:

Endocrinology

About The Speaker

Carol is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) at Memorial University in St. John’s, NL, and is in clinical practice at Proactive Wellness and Prevention, also in St. John’s.

Carol is a graduate of Dalhousie University Medical School in Halifax, NS, did an Internal Medicine residency at Memorial University, and then completed her fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Toronto.

Carol has been on faculty at Memorial University since 1985. She is former Division Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Research interests have included: evaluation of new diabetes treatments, prevention of Type 2 diabetes, prevention and treatment of diabetes complications, the epidemiology of osteoporosis, and the genetics of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes.

Carol is also past chair of the Royal College examination board in Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Dr. Stephen Glazer

Dr. Stephen Glazer

Specialty:

Bariatrics & Obesity

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 February 11th, 2025 Book After February 11th, 2025
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

Saint Vincent is situated in a little known part of the Eastern Caribbean. It has long represented a picture of quintessential exoticism and laid-back Caribbean living, harkening back to the way the Caribbean was before it became developed. The peaceful azure waters, lagoons, untouched rainforests and stunning white sand beaches will have you packing your bags to leave the world behind.

Additional Noteworthy Features

The new resort sits on 50 lush acres, hugged by the Caribbean Sea and nestled within a mountain range and neighboring rainforest. It will undergo an extensive re-imagination and renovation for a complete transformation. We will couple that with the unmatched level of service that our resorts are known for. Best of all, it will be only a short drive from the newly constructed Argyle International Airport.

Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / Details
January 12th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
January 13th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Welcome Reception-6:00PM—7:00PM
January 14th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines 8:00AM—12:30PM
January 15th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
January 16th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines 8:00AM—12:00PM
January 17th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines 8:00AM—12:15PM
January 18th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
January 19th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

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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