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Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines-January 09-16, 2025

At Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

Topics: Family MedicineMental Health

Departing January 9th, 2025 - January 16th, 2025

Tucked away on its own private cove, this 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.

 

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Ghalib Ahmed

Dr. Ghalib Ahmed

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Ahmed has been a Family Physician since 1998 and obtained a Fellowship with the College of Family Physicians in 2016. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta with a dual appointment in the Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry. Dr. Ahmed works in a number of clinics in Edmonton. These include a Multi-disciplinary Primary Care clinic connected to the Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network and the Chokka Center for Integrative Health- assessing and treating adults in mental health. He is actively involved in teaching students, allied health care professionals and fellow physicians. He is also involved in program development for physicians at a local, regional and national level. Dr Ahmed is a current Executive Board member of CADDRA (Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance).

Dr. Brynlea Barbeau

Dr. Brynlea Barbeau

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Barbeau is a full-scope family physician with a special interest in Mental Health and Addictions. She attended the University of Western Ontario for her B.A., McGill University for her Masters of Science (Applied) and McMaster University for her Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Barbeau completed her residency at the Northern Ontario Family Medicine (NOFM) residency program. She is currently the Lead Physician at the Superior Family Health Team, an Addiction Medicine Physician at the RAAM (Rapid Access Addiction Medicine) Clinic as well as being Head of Service for Addiction Medicine at the Sault Area Hospital. As well, she is the Medical Director for the Sexual Assault and Care Clinic (SACC). Dr. Barbeau is a life-long learner and enjoys teaching medical students and residents as an Assistant Professor at NOSM (Northern Ontario School of Medicine). She is a speaker and involved in research in Addiction Medicine. She is excited to share her learning to date and learn from others as well!

CME Topics

Family Medicine  & Mental Health

CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a 7- Night CME Program in St. Vincent in January 2025. There are 2 presenters – Dr. Ghalib Ahmed (Family Physician) and Dr. Brynlea Barbeau (Family Physician. The faculty have developed a program that will appeal to both family physicians and specialists. These programs are designed to be evidence based with interactivity and attendee participation is strongly encouraged. Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Barbeau look forward to seeing you in Saint Vincent.

Dr. Ahmed-

  • ADHD for Primary Care
  • Insomnia
  • Commonly Missed Mental Health Comorbidities in Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder (BD) vs. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Migraines

Dr. Barbeau

  • Adult ADHD
    • Identify adult ADHD in a family practice setting
    • Develop treatment strategies for those patients
  • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Screen for AUD in family practice
    • Review medications and strategies use to treat AUD
  • Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Discuss the opioid epidemic
    • Identify OUD and discuss current treatment practices
  • Augmentation Strategies for Anxiety and Depression
    • Review the incidence and prevalence of anxiety and depression in primary care
    • Review augmentation strategies when first line approaches do not cause remission
  • Cannabis Use Disorder
    • Review the definition, treatment strategies and discuss the impact of legalization in Canada
  • Physician Wellness
    • Provide an overview of physician health and wellness
    • Develop strategies to prevent physician burnout

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 $1395
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1245
Conference Tuition Book Before January 1st, 1970 Book After January 1st, 1970
FP $1295 $1445
Specialist $1295 $1445
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1095 $1245

Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines-January 09-16, 2025

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Sailing January 9th, 2025 - January 16th, 2025

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Brynlea Barbeau

Dr. Brynlea Barbeau

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Barbeau is a full-scope family physician with a special interest in Mental Health and Addictions. She attended the University of Western Ontario for her B.A., McGill University for her Masters of Science (Applied) and McMaster University for her Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Barbeau completed her residency at the Northern Ontario Family Medicine (NOFM) residency program. She is currently the Lead Physician at the Superior Family Health Team, an Addiction Medicine Physician at the RAAM (Rapid Access Addiction Medicine) Clinic as well as being Head of Service for Addiction Medicine at the Sault Area Hospital. As well, she is the Medical Director for the Sexual Assault and Care Clinic (SACC). Dr. Barbeau is a life-long learner and enjoys teaching medical students and residents as an Assistant Professor at NOSM (Northern Ontario School of Medicine). She is a speaker and involved in research in Addiction Medicine. She is excited to share her learning to date and learn from others as well!

Dr. Ghalib Ahmed

Dr. Ghalib Ahmed

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Ahmed has been a Family Physician since 1998 and obtained a Fellowship with the College of Family Physicians in 2016. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta with a dual appointment in the Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry. Dr. Ahmed works in a number of clinics in Edmonton. These include a Multi-disciplinary Primary Care clinic connected to the Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network and the Chokka Center for Integrative Health- assessing and treating adults in mental health. He is actively involved in teaching students, allied health care professionals and fellow physicians. He is also involved in program development for physicians at a local, regional and national level. Dr Ahmed is a current Executive Board member of CADDRA (Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance).

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 1st, 1970 Book After January 1st, 1970
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

Tucked away on its own private cove, this 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.

 

Additional Noteworthy Features

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.  

Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / Details
January 9th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
January 10th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Welcome Reception 6:00pm - 7:00pm
January 11th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines 8:00am-12:30pm
January 12th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
January 13th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines 8:00am-12:00pm
January 14th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines 8:00am-12:15pm
January 15th Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

Pre-And-Post Trip Information

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