Faculty & Conference Details
Dr. Chris Altmeyer
Specialty:
Family & Emergency Medicine
About The Speaker
Dr. Chris Altmeyer is a retired regular force military flight surgeon and basic dive medicine qualified family physician who currently works at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital in Alberta as a hospitalist and emergency medicine physician. Additional medical interests and areas of practice include: ring-side combative sports physician, ongoing occupational medicine to the Canadian Armed Forces, University of Alberta Associate Clinical Professor teaching, and Medical Assistance in Dying assessments and provisions.
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 Associate 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
Emergency Medicine & Rural Family Medicine
CME Away is pleased to invite you to a Continuing Medical Education program during a 13 Night Cruise from Vancouver to Hawaii.
Dr. Chris Altmeyer is a Family Physician practicing in Alberta. His interests include Emergency Medicine and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Dr. Brynlea Barbeau is a family physician from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. She has special interests in dermatology, palliative care addiction medicine and mental health. Dr. Altemeyer and Dr. Barbeau have developed an educational program that will be of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.
Dr. Altmeyer’s Topics will include Pulmonary Embolism, the presentation of Syncope in the ER, MAID, Nutrition and Managing Stress.
Dr. Barbeau’s topics will include the History of Addiction, Adult ADHD, Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder, Management of Mood Disorders, Physician Wellness, and Insomnia.
Dr. Altemeyer and Dr. Barbeau are very much looking forward to seeing you on this Cruise from Vancouver to Hawaii.
Dr. Brynlea Barbeau
- Adult ADHD
- Alcohol-Use Disorder (AUD)
- Opioid-Use Disorder (OUD)
- Augmentation Strategies for Anxiety and Depression
- Insomnia
- Physician Wellness
- History of Addiction
Dr. Altmeyer
- Stress-Normative, Essential and Modifiable
- Diet– Avoid lifestyle preventable diseases
- Getting Started in MAID—Overview of Assessments and Provisions
- ‘Don’t Tell My Son!’ - Presentation of a Difficult MAID Case
- Cognitive Biases in Medical Thinking
- Syncope Chief Complaint in the ER/Urgent Care—an approach
- Pulmonary Embolism Case Presentation
Venue Information
Hawaii is a destination perfectly designed for naturally beautiful vacations framed by the Pacific Ocean. Guests depart from Vancouver, British Columbia and can make the most of overnights in Honolulu and Lahaina, Maui, including the world-famous Kaanapali Beach. Blissful days on board include soft, Hawaiian breezes, and elevated accommodations.
Celebrity Edge℠ is the first ship in our highly anticipated Edge® series. With an innovative outward-facing design and visionary spaces that stand apart from anything else at sea, Celebrity Edge will revolutionize the way you experience the world. Discover the unparalleled luxury of The Retreat®, exclusively for guests of The Retreat®. Unwind in transformational accommodations that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Soar above the sea on the Magic Carpet℠. Surrender to the carefree pleasures of the Rooftop Garden. And embark on a culinary journey through an unrivaled collection of restaurants, bars, and lounges.
An Escape Within an Escape
More than a room. Exhilarating days of discovering the world deserve an equally wonderful place to recharge. Revel in stylish design. Sink into exquisite bedding. Bask in the breathtaking views. Our array of luxurious accommodations has been artfully created to make your stay warm and welcoming.
On Board World-Class Cuisine
Our menus, crafted by Michelin-starred chef, Cornelius Gallagher, are inspired by, and locally sourced from, the amazing regions we visit. Choose casual or upscale, sushi or Italian, dining room or alfresco under the stars. With up to a dozen specialty restaurants, and an array of bars, lounges, and clubs, every experience takes you on a journey. And with Celebrity's Select Dining, when you dine, and with whom, is entirely up to you.
An Experience Above the Rest
Our crew is as diverse and captivating as the places to which we travel. And each one of them believes that modern luxury means providing service that's intuitive about what would make you happiest before you've even requested it. The chocolate on your pillow each night? That's just the icing on the cake.
Outstanding Service
On a Celebrity vacation, you're not just sailing with our ships—you're sailing with our service. For 25 years that's been our calling card—the main reason why our guests cruise with us year after year. From your stateroom attendant to our attentive pool butlers, we're always there with a smile and a helping hand. Our outstanding customer service and on board services are intuitive, so you can enjoy your vacation to its fullest.
- Knowledgeable, personalized, genuine service
- Suite class butlers
- Certified sommeliers in every restaurant
- Twice daily makeup and turn down service
- Nearly 2:1 guest to crew ratio
- Crew from over 50 diverse cultures dedicated to creating a world class experience for each guest, every time
Itinerary & Schedule
Day |
Date |
Port / Location |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
Conference |
Day 1 |
September 20th |
Vancouver, British Columbia |
5:00pm |
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Day 2 |
September 21st |
Astoria, Oregon |
10:00am |
6:00pm |
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Day 3 |
September 22nd |
At Sea |
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8:00am-12:15pm |
Day 4 |
September 23rd |
At Sea |
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Day 5 |
September 24th |
At Sea |
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8:00am-12:00pm |
Day 6 |
September 25th |
At Sea |
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8:00am-12:00pm |
Day 7 |
September 26th |
At Sea |
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8:00am-11:15am |
Day 8 |
September 27th |
Hilo, Hawaii |
8:00am |
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Day 9 |
September 28th |
Hilo, Hawaii |
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5:00pm |
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Day 10 |
September 29th |
Kailua Kona, Hawaii |
8:00am |
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Day 11 |
September 30th |
Kailua Kona, Hawaii |
5:00pm |
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Day 12 |
October 1st |
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii |
8:00am |
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Day 13 |
October 2nd |
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii |
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5:00pm |
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Day 14 |
October 3rd |
Honolulu, Hawaii |
7:00am |
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 | September 20, 2024 | Vancouver, British Columbia
Among the world's most liveable cities - diverse, cultural, beautiful - this culinary capital treats you to fresh local seafood, farm-to-table produce, and authentic Asian flavors. West Coast architecture - modernism with a woodsy bent - emerged here. But while downtown shines with steel and glass, its epicenter is green Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre oasis of spectacular beaches, trails, and views. North of town, ride scenic Sea to Sky Highway along the coast and through the forest toward Whistler, 2,200 feet above sea level. On your way, behold lofty Shannon Falls and brave the heart-pounding Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.
Day 2 | September 21, 2024 | Astoria, Oregon
Hundreds of Victorian homes line the steep, wooded hillsides of America's oldest settlement west of the Rockies. Stroll through the revitalized 1920's-era downtown of this picturesque community set at the mouth of the Columbia River, or travel a few miles to Fort Clatsop, where Lewis and Clark encamped during the winter of 1805-06.
Days 3—7 | September 22—26, 2024 | At Sea
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
Days 8—9 | September 27—28, 2024 | Hilo, Hawaii
Located on the lush coast of the Big Island, Hilo is home to two of the most spectacular waterfalls in all of creation: Rainbow Falls in the south and the mammoth Akaka Falls in the north. Hilo is also home to Volcanoes National Park and the imposing Kilauea Volcano.
Days 10—11 | September 29—30, 2024 | Kailua Kona, Hawaii
This was once the seat of power from which the great King Kamehameha ruled his island empire. Located on the picturesque Kona Coast, where some of the world's best coffee is harvested, Kailua-Kona is close to the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay. This snorkeling haven is also home to the Captain Cook Monument.
Days 12—13 | October 1—2, 2024 | Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
From Lahaina, Maui, get high in a helicopter soaring over the dormant Haleakalā volcano and peer down on the spectacular Manawainui Valley waterfalls. Play 18 panoramic holes of golf from 1,100 feet up a mountain slope overlooking the Pacific. A Maui cruise allows you to do some whale watching for acrobatic 40-ton humpbacks. Spot wild spinner, bottlenose, and spotted dolphins from a catamaran off the Maui coast at sunset. Jump in among the dolphins as they do their flips and leaps on a snorkel adventure off the coast of Lanai. On cruises to Lahaina, learn about Hawaii’s agricultural foundations by touring a working plantation. The local cuisine was invented in the first millennium when Polynesians arrived on the first cruises to Maui. They planted taro, coconuts, sugarcane, sweet potatoes, and yams in the rich volcanic soil, and cooked meat and fish in earthen ovens. On your Lahaina cruise, try a "Hawaiian plate lunch," any combination of rice, kalua pig, pork or chicken laulau (wrapped in ti leaves), dried beef, and lomi salmon, poi (starchy taro), and coconut cream pudding.
Day 14 | October 3, 2024 | Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Home to most of Oahu’s population, the port city of Honolulu extends across the southern shores of the island and offers multiple fascinating attractions. From Pearl Harbor to Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, there’s so much to discover on a cruise to Honolulu. Visit the Honolulu Museum of Art for beautiful art collections that reflect Hawaii’s contemporary cultural landscape, including superb Asian art and fascinating Pacific and Polynesian artifacts. Experience the Hawaiian tropical rainforest on a short 2-mile hike along the Manoa Falls Trail or visit the 200-acre Lyon Arboretum, which has one of the largest collections of palm trees in the world and over 5,000 tropical species flourish. Then, head over to in Honolulu’s Chinatown neighborhood for tasty noodles, juicy dumplings, and fresh seafood.
Pre-And-Post Conference Information
There are no pre or post tours created for this itinerary. To build your own or simply add hotel nights, talk to your Advisor!