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Sandals South Coast, Jamaica – November 9-16, 2024

At Sandals Southcoast

Topics: Family MedicineOncologyPain Management

Departing November 9th, 2024 - November 16th, 2024

Sandals South Coast is the perfect combination of European civility in an all-beachfront resort. From all-new Over-the-Water Bungalows, an overwater bar, and a romantic Over-the-Water Chapel, Sandals South Coast brings guests closer than ever to the water. Set on a 2-mile stretch of Jamaica’s south coast’s most pristine white-sand beach and nestled within a 500-acre nature preserve, this spectacular seaside oasis features three distinctive European Villages. Relax by one of three pools, including Jamaica’s largest, or dine at the new Sushi on the Sand restaurant. At night, extravagant bonfire areas and fire pits add to the glow of this truly unique destination in the heart of paradise.

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Jeff Habert

Dr. Jeff Habert

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Jeffrey Habert is a Family Physician in Thornhill for the last 35 years. He is an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is also an Investigating Coroner for the City of Toronto, a Co-Editor of Canadian Primary Care Today and is a member of Diabetes Canada: Dissemination & Implementation Committee.

 

He is one of the co-authors of the recently released 2023 CANMAT MDD Guidelines. Dr. Habert is a former Peer Assessor for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (19 years). He has an interest in the use of clinical practice guidelines, and has participated on committees to establish guidelines in the areas of Depression, Stroke, ASA in Primary Care and Thrombosis. Dr. Habert was awarded to Gerald S. Wong award by Diabetes Canada in 2023 for significant contribution to the Diabetes community.

 

He is the Previous co-chair of Thrombosis Canada Clinical Guides. His clinical interests are varied, and include Diabetes, Obesity, Depression, ADHD, Insomnia, Thrombosis/Stroke and Osteoporosis. He is also published in many of the above mentioned areas in addtion to others.

Dr. Eileen Rakovitch

Dr. Eileen Rakovitch

Specialty:

Radiation Oncology

About The Speaker

Dr. Rakovitch is a radiation oncologist with an active clinical practice and research program solely focused on breast cancer. She attended medical school and completed her residency training in Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto. She completed a two year research fellowship at the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University in New York City and then returned to Toronto to join the staff at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre where she remains until today.

She is a Professor and Scientist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto and an Adjunct Senior Scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences. She is the Director of Research for the Cancer Program at Odette Cancer Centre (OCC), Sunnybrook Research Institute and the Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs for the University of Toronto, Department of Radiation Oncology. At the national level, she serves co-chair of the Canadian Clinical Trials Group Breast Cancer Executive, oversees Canadian clinical trials in breast cancer, and internationally where she is a member of the National Institute of Health (NIH) Breast Cancer Steering and BOLD (local therapy) steering committees, key decision-making bodies which evaluate and determine NIH-based funding for therapeutic breast cancer clinical trials in the United States and Canada. She is dedicated to teaching students, residents and fellows across the educational spectrum.
The primary goal of her research program is to improve the care and outcomes of women with breast cancer.

Dr. Sol Stern

Dr. Sol Stern

Specialty:

Family Medicine & Pain Management

About The Speaker

Dr. Sol Stern obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto in 1982 after obtaining a BSc and MSc at the same university.  He started a family medicine practice in Oakville, Ontario in 1983 and has been practicing in Oakville ever since. Dr. Stern spends about 1/4 of his time involved in CME and has developed and collaborated on many CME workshops including the topics of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic pain management. He has presented over 1000 CME programs over the last 20 years. He is married and has 4 children and 7 grandchildren.

CME Topics

CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a 7-Night CME Program in Jamaica. There are 3 presenters – Dr. Jeff Habert is on the Advisory Board of Sea Courses and a veteran Sea Courses Presenter. Dr. Eileen Rakovitch has expertise in oncology. Dr. Sol Stern has a special interest in chronic pain and is Co-Medical Director of CME Away by Sea Courses. The faculty has developed a program that will appeal to both family physicians, specialists and allied health professionals. These programs are designed to be evidence based with interactivity and attendee participation strongly encouraged. Dr. Habert will present topics that will include major mood disorder, ADHD and obesity. Dr. Rakovitch will discuss breast cancer screening and the management of invasive breast cancer. Dr. Stern will provide updates on chronic pain management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and use of EMR and Technology in medical practice. Dr. Habert, Dr. Rakovtich and Dr. Stern look forward to seeing you in Jamaica.  

Dr. Habert

Diabetes
  • Explain the key goals of therapy for patients with T2D beyond reduction of A1C (ie cardiorenal protection)
  • Identify treatment gaps among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) with the existing classes of antihyperglycemic therapy in Canada
  • Incorporate new treatment options in the decision-making process for optimal holistic management of people with T2D
MDD-Early Optimized Treatment to improve Patient Outcomes
  • Incorporate measurement-based practice in the management of patients with MDD to expediently determine early response and improve outcomes
  • Apply the predictive values of early response to antidepressants to help determine timing of follow up and medication decisions
  • Incorporate the use of adjunctive therapy for patients with incomplete response in MDD
Obesity 202
  • Integrate guidelines into best clinical practices in the management of obesity
  • Identify and employ strategies to improve the management of obesity based on the 3 pillars of obesity management (psychological interventions, pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery)
  • Increase comfort and skills on effective approaches to speaking with patients about obesity

Dr. Rakovitch

The Benefits and Harms of Breast Cancer Screening
  • Evaluate guideline recommendations for breast cancer screening
  • Examine controversies in breast cancer screening
  • Review the current management of DCIS
Update on the Management of Breast Cancer
  • Review the management of DCIS and invasive breast cancer
  • Discuss strategies to reduce over-treatment of breast cancer

Dr. Stern

Update on The Opioid Crisis in Canada: Reviewing the Canadian Opioid Guidelines Regarding Initiating Opioids for Chronic Pain
  • Cite the challenges that physicians face in managing CNCP
  • Summarize Approaches to Safe Initiation of Opioids in Managing CNCP
Approach to Treating Chronic Pain without Opioids
  • Site the non-opioid treatment options available to help manage chronic change
  • Evaluate the potential benefits and risk of non-opioid medications
Managing Patients with AF and CAD
  • Weigh the risks/benefits of single, dual and triple therapy in patients with concomitant AF and CAD
  • Apply recommendations from the 2016 CCS Focused Update of the Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation and the 2018 CCS/CAIC Focused Update of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiplatelet Therapy for managing patients with concomitant AF and CAD
Approaches to Neuropathic Pain
  • Cite the current Canadian Guidelines on Neuropathic Pain
  • Discuss the diagnosis and options available for the management of Neuropathic Pain
Practice Management: From EMR to Websites to Apps
  • Discuss the use of the Electronic Medical Record and Information Technology in Medical Practice
  • Analyze the potential benefits and risks of e-mail communication and practice websites 

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 $1395
Specialist $1395
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1195
Conference Tuition Book Before January 1st, 1970 Book After January 1st, 1970
FP $1245 $1395
Specialist $1245 $1395
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1045 $1195
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Sandals South Coast, Jamaica – November 9-16, 2024

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Sailing November 9th, 2024 - November 16th, 2024

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Eileen Rakovitch

Dr. Eileen Rakovitch

Specialty:

Radiation Oncology

About The Speaker

Dr. Rakovitch is a radiation oncologist with an active clinical practice and research program solely focused on breast cancer. She attended medical school and completed her residency training in Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto. She completed a two year research fellowship at the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University in New York City and then returned to Toronto to join the staff at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre where she remains until today.

She is a Professor and Scientist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto and an Adjunct Senior Scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences. She is the Director of Research for the Cancer Program at Odette Cancer Centre (OCC), Sunnybrook Research Institute and the Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs for the University of Toronto, Department of Radiation Oncology. At the national level, she serves co-chair of the Canadian Clinical Trials Group Breast Cancer Executive, oversees Canadian clinical trials in breast cancer, and internationally where she is a member of the National Institute of Health (NIH) Breast Cancer Steering and BOLD (local therapy) steering committees, key decision-making bodies which evaluate and determine NIH-based funding for therapeutic breast cancer clinical trials in the United States and Canada. She is dedicated to teaching students, residents and fellows across the educational spectrum.
The primary goal of her research program is to improve the care and outcomes of women with breast cancer.

Dr. Jeff Habert

Dr. Jeff Habert

Specialty:

Family Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Jeffrey Habert is a Family Physician in Thornhill for the last 35 years. He is an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is also an Investigating Coroner for the City of Toronto, a Co-Editor of Canadian Primary Care Today and is a member of Diabetes Canada: Dissemination & Implementation Committee.

 

He is one of the co-authors of the recently released 2023 CANMAT MDD Guidelines. Dr. Habert is a former Peer Assessor for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (19 years). He has an interest in the use of clinical practice guidelines, and has participated on committees to establish guidelines in the areas of Depression, Stroke, ASA in Primary Care and Thrombosis. Dr. Habert was awarded to Gerald S. Wong award by Diabetes Canada in 2023 for significant contribution to the Diabetes community.

 

He is the Previous co-chair of Thrombosis Canada Clinical Guides. His clinical interests are varied, and include Diabetes, Obesity, Depression, ADHD, Insomnia, Thrombosis/Stroke and Osteoporosis. He is also published in many of the above mentioned areas in addtion to others.

Dr. Sol Stern

Dr. Sol Stern

Specialty:

Family Medicine & Pain Management

About The Speaker

Dr. Sol Stern obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto in 1982 after obtaining a BSc and MSc at the same university.  He started a family medicine practice in Oakville, Ontario in 1983 and has been practicing in Oakville ever since. Dr. Stern spends about 1/4 of his time involved in CME and has developed and collaborated on many CME workshops including the topics of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic pain management. He has presented over 1000 CME programs over the last 20 years. He is married and has 4 children and 7 grandchildren.

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

Sandals South Coast is the perfect combination of European civility in an all-beachfront resort. From all-new Over-the-Water Bungalows, an overwater bar, and a romantic Over-the-Water Chapel, Sandals South Coast brings guests closer than ever to the water. Set on a 2-mile stretch of Jamaica’s south coast’s most pristine white-sand beach and nestled within a 500-acre nature preserve, this spectacular seaside oasis features three distinctive European Villages. Relax by one of three pools, including Jamaica’s largest, or dine at the new Sushi on the Sand restaurant. At night, extravagant bonfire areas and fire pits add to the glow of this truly unique destination in the heart of paradise.

Additional Noteworthy Features

All Included, All Unlimited, All The Time

  • Paddle Boarding
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • 7 Bars
  • Fresh Water Pools
  • Whirlpools
  • Volleyball
  • Darts
  • Pool Tables
  • Hobie Cats
  • Wind-Surfing
  • Table Tennis
  • Bocce Ball
  • Kayaking
  • Croquet
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • AND MUCH MORE!!!

NO WORRIES

  • All tips, taxes and gratuities
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • Roundtrip shuttles to golf course
  • Wifi in room and all common areas

Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / Details
November 9th White House, Jamaica
November 10th White House, Jamaica Welcome Reception 6:00pm - 7:00pm
November 11th White House, Jamaica 8:00am-12:30pm
November 12th White House, Jamaica 8:00am-1:00pm
November 13th White House, Jamaica
November 14th White House, Jamaica 8:00am-11:30am
November 15th White House, Jamaica
November 16th White House, Jamaica

Pre-And-Post Trip Information

There are no pre or post tours for this itinerary.  To build your own, or simply add hotel nights; talk to your advisor.
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