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Amazon Rivers & Rainforest – June 25-July 6, 2024

On Board Aria Amazon

Topics: Emergency Medicine

Departing June 25th, 2024 - July 6th, 2024

Intimate, luxury riverboat setting on an immersive Amazon safari expedition!

Explore the colors and wonders of Peru over 12 days.

Peru is a land of mysteries, legends and ancient cultures. You’ll experience the diverse landscapes from Lima to the Amazon Rainforest. Your journey starts in the country’s capital, Lima. Known as the “City of Kings”, this melting pot of culture will captivate you from the first moment. Admire the colorful colonial architecture, visit the San Francisco Monastery and wander through the bohemian district of Barranco. From there, head to Iquitos, the largest city in the Amazon rainforest. Delight in the exotic fruits and flavorful cuisine.

Once you take to the waters of the Amazon rainforest, you’ll explore the vibrant wildlife and lush greenery alongside your naturalist guide. Stargaze on the “Enchanted Lake” with nothing but a clear sky above you. Journey to the merging point of the Ucayali and Marañón Rivers where the Amazon River begins.

A mesmerizing exploration of land and sea, this adventure will delight all of your senses.

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Mitchell Shulman

Dr. Mitchell Shulman

Specialty:

Emergency Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Mitch Shulman (or “Dr Mitch” as he’s known to those who follow him on radio, TV and in print) has always loved teaching. He’s an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at McGill and an attending physician in the emergencies of the 2 campuses of the McGill University Health System teaching medical students and residents. He has presented at McGill’s Thursday Evening Lecture series and its Lunchtime Webinars, at the McGill Refresher Course for Family Physicians and at many other professional meetings. He’s an ACLS Master Instructor. He’s also actively engaged in educating the public. He appears daily on Bell Media Radio, weekly on Global TV’s, Montreal This Morning and is an award-winning columnist with a weekly column in the largest English language weekly in Quebec, The Suburban. He volunteers his time speaking at many charitable events.

After completing his undergraduate training at Harvard, he came back home to Montreal to attend McGill Medical School and then did a residency in Emergency Medicine (where he was Chief Resident). He was among the first Royal College certified Emergency Medicine specialists (1983) and served as an examiner for the Royal College. He was acting Director of the Emergency Department and served as its Research Director. He’s been a community doc and an occupational health physician. Currently, as well as his emergency department clinical responsibilities, he also serves as a medical scientist on an ethics review committee and works at the McGill Student Health Center. His commitment to his community runs deep. He was its Medical Director responsible for First Response and coached hockey to the Junior level. He still refs local ice hockey and plays. His philosophy on teaching has always been that we all have valuable knowledge to share and so he sincerely looks forward to hearing from you as we share the learning at this Sea Courses event.

CME Topics

Being Prepared for Emergencies: In the Office, at the Hospital and in an Airplane

CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a 11-night CME program on a Peruvian River cruise, June 25-July 6, 2024. Sea Courses is delighted to have Dr. Mitch Shulman as the sole speaker for this CME Program.   Dr. Shulman (or "Dr Mitch" as he’s known to those who follow him on radio, TV and in print) has always loved teaching. He’s an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at McGill and an attending physician in the emergencies of the 2 campuses of the McGill University Health System teaching medical students and residents. He is  also actively engaged in educating the public. He appears daily on Bell Media Radio, weekly on Global TV’s, Montreal This Morning and is an award-winning columnist with a weekly column in the largest English language weekly in Quebec, The Suburban. He volunteers his time speaking at many charitable events. After completing his undergraduate training at Harvard, he came back home to Montreal to attend McGill Medical School and then do a residency in Emergency Medicine. He was among the first Royal College certified Emergency Medicine specialists (1983) and served as an examiner for the Royal College. Currently, as well as his emergency department clinical responsibilities, he also serves as a medical scientist on an ethics review committee and works at the McGill Student Health Center. Dr. Mitch’s commitment to his community runs deep. He was its Medical Director responsible for First Response and coached hockey to the Junior level. He still refs local ice hockey and plays. His philosophy on teaching has always been that we all have valuable knowledge to share and so he sincerely looks forward to hearing from you as we share the learning at Sea Course. This CME program has been designed to be highly interactive and of interest to family physicians, emergency physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals. Topics for this presentation will include Pain Assessment in the ER, In-flight Medical Emergencies, Emergency Procedures for non-Emergency Physicians, Concussions, Managing Tension Pneumothorax and Airways and the approach to  information Patients read on the Internet. Join Dr. Mitch on this intimate journey down the Amazon!  

Dr. Shulman

  • Concussion: It’s Not Just About Athletes
  • Office Emergencies: Do You Know What To Do?
  • Dr Google says….
  • Red Flags: Uncommon Diseases Masquerading as Common Ones. Things You Must NOT Miss
  •  In-Flight Medical Emergencies: Is There A Doctor On Board?
  • Managing Pain in the Emergency Room: Useful tips that you can apply elsewhere too!
  • Basic & Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Latest Updates
  • ENT Emergencies: From Nose Bleeds to Orbital Cellulitis
  • Emergency Procedures For Non-Emergency Docs
  • The Difficult Airway: A Review of Airway Management
  • Managing COPD in the ED: Information that will help in your Office too!
  • Violence in the Office/ED: You and Your Staff are at Risk, Do you know what to do?

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 September 30th, 2023 Book After September 30th, 2023
FP $1245 $1395
Specialist $1245 $1395
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1045 $1195
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Amazon Rivers & Rainforest – June 25-July 6, 2024

On Board Aria Amazon

Sailing June 25th, 2024 - July 6th, 2024

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Mitchell Shulman

Dr. Mitchell Shulman

Specialty:

Emergency Medicine

About The Speaker

Dr. Mitch Shulman (or “Dr Mitch” as he’s known to those who follow him on radio, TV and in print) has always loved teaching. He’s an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at McGill and an attending physician in the emergencies of the 2 campuses of the McGill University Health System teaching medical students and residents. He has presented at McGill’s Thursday Evening Lecture series and its Lunchtime Webinars, at the McGill Refresher Course for Family Physicians and at many other professional meetings. He’s an ACLS Master Instructor. He’s also actively engaged in educating the public. He appears daily on Bell Media Radio, weekly on Global TV’s, Montreal This Morning and is an award-winning columnist with a weekly column in the largest English language weekly in Quebec, The Suburban. He volunteers his time speaking at many charitable events.

After completing his undergraduate training at Harvard, he came back home to Montreal to attend McGill Medical School and then did a residency in Emergency Medicine (where he was Chief Resident). He was among the first Royal College certified Emergency Medicine specialists (1983) and served as an examiner for the Royal College. He was acting Director of the Emergency Department and served as its Research Director. He’s been a community doc and an occupational health physician. Currently, as well as his emergency department clinical responsibilities, he also serves as a medical scientist on an ethics review committee and works at the McGill Student Health Center. His commitment to his community runs deep. He was its Medical Director responsible for First Response and coached hockey to the Junior level. He still refs local ice hockey and plays. His philosophy on teaching has always been that we all have valuable knowledge to share and so he sincerely looks forward to hearing from you as we share the learning at this Sea Courses event.

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 September 30th, 2023 Book After September 30th, 2023
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

Intimate, luxury riverboat setting on an immersive Amazon safari expedition!

Explore the colors and wonders of Peru over 12 days.

Peru is a land of mysteries, legends and ancient cultures. You’ll experience the diverse landscapes from Lima to the Amazon Rainforest. Your journey starts in the country’s capital, Lima. Known as the “City of Kings”, this melting pot of culture will captivate you from the first moment. Admire the colorful colonial architecture, visit the San Francisco Monastery and wander through the bohemian district of Barranco. From there, head to Iquitos, the largest city in the Amazon rainforest. Delight in the exotic fruits and flavorful cuisine.

Once you take to the waters of the Amazon rainforest, you’ll explore the vibrant wildlife and lush greenery alongside your naturalist guide. Stargaze on the “Enchanted Lake” with nothing but a clear sky above you. Journey to the merging point of the Ucayali and Marañón Rivers where the Amazon River begins.

A mesmerizing exploration of land and sea, this adventure will delight all of your senses.

Additional Noteworthy Features

Designed to explore the Peruvian Amazon in luxury and comfort, the Aria Amazon is an all-suite ship with floor-to-ceiling windows, giving you a full view of the majestic rivers and rainforest. The top deck features a jacuzzi, indoor lounge & bar and an outdoor observation deck. With all-inclusive amenities and five-star cuisine by top chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, this luxurious ship is guaranteed to give you an intimate and immersive experience.

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Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / Details
June 25th Lima, Peru
June 26th Lima, Peru 8:30am-12:00pm
June 27th Lima, Peru
June 28th Lima, Peru to Iquitos (Nauta), Peru
June 29th Yanayacu-Pucante River
Marañón River
June 30th Samiria River
Nauta Caño (Amazonian Natural Park) 2:00pm-3:30pm
July 1st Nauta 2:00pm-4:00pm
July 2nd Ucayali River
Pacaya River 2:00pm-3:00pm
July 3rd Pacaya River / Ucayali River 3:30pm-5:30pm
Tapiche River
July 4th Clavero Lake 1:30pm-3:30pm
San Jose de Sarapanga Forest
July 5th Iquitos (Nauta) to Lima, Peru
July 6th Lima

Detailed Port Descriptions

Day 1 | Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | Lima

Arrive at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, a Uniworld representative will be on hand to greet you and escort you to the beautiful Country Club Lima Hotel. Its charm and comfort will offer you the perfect home for your exploration of the city.

Day 2 | Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | Lima

After breakfast, we’ll get the CME sessions started. Your afternoon will be at leisure to explore Lima.

Day 3 | Thursday, June 27, 2024 | Lima

Known as the “City of Kings,” Lima was founded in 1535. A melting pot of cultures, flavors and history, this bustling metropolis has something for everyone, and today you get to discover it all.

Day 4 | Friday, June 28, 2024 | Lima, Fly to Iquitos (Nauta), Embark

You will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the airport for your flight to Iquitos. Upon your arrival at Iquitos International Airport, a Uniworld representative will be on hand to greet you and escort you to the Aria Amazon. In the evening, you will be welcomed with a reception dinner by Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Famous for his innovative take on Amazonian cuisine, this dinner will be bursting in flavors unique to the Peruvian Amazon.

Day 5 | Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Yanayacu-Pucate River, Marañón River

Your day starts at the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, the second largest protected natural area in Peru. Kayak, canoe and swim in the black waters of the Yanayacu-Pucate River. In the afternoon, learn about traditional customs of the area at a remote village along the Marañón River. Once the sun sets, we’ll gaze at the night sky, where you’ll have a crystal-clear view of planets and constellations.

Day 6 | Sunday, June 30, 2024 | Samiria River, Nauta Caño (Amazonian Natural Park)

Today we’re exploring the vibrant wildlife and lush greenery thriving in the Amazon. Your naturalist guide will teach you all about the diverse flora and fauna unique to the region before setting off on a guided jungle walk. You’ll finish the day stargazing on the “Enchanted Lake.”

Day 7 | Monday, July 1, 2024 | Nauta

One of the oldest inhabited areas in the Peruvian Amazon, Nauta is nestled between the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers. You’ll explore the town’s market, which is full of fresh fish, fruits and vegetables. From there, it’s a short journey to the birthplace of the Amazon River.

Day 8 | Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | Ucayali River, Pacaya River

Experience life as an Amazon River dweller as you cruise along the Ucayali River. Search for the famous pink dolphins and other wildlife lurking just beyond the river. Once the sun sets, we’ll take to the Pacaya River, on the lookout for nocturnal beasts.

Day 9 | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | Pacaya River, Ucayali River, Tapiche River

Your day starts early today with a skiff excursion along the Pacaya River, where you’ll venture into the rainforest to see some wildlife. Following lunch, you’ll participate in a paiche fishing demonstration. The paiche is the second largest fish in the world. We’ll end the day watching for the pink river dolphins on the Ucayali River.

Day 10 | Thursday, July 4, 2024 | Clavero Lake, San Jose de Sarapanga Forest

Spend the morning jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming on the black water Yarapa River or Clavero Lake. In the afternoon, see the unbelievable giant water lilies of the San Jose de Sarapanga forest.

Day 11 | Friday, July 5, 2024 | Nauta (Iquitos), Disembark, Fly to Lima

Take a morning walk through the town of Nauta before disembarking the Aria Amazon. Your guide will take you on a few excursions on your way to the Iquitos airport. Once you’ve arrived in Lima, you’ll be transferred to the Wyndham Costa del Sol Airport Hotel for your last night.

Day 12 | Saturday, July 6, 2024 | Lima

 Your majestic Peru adventure ends this morning. Your guide will walk you from the Wyndham Costa del Sol Airport Hotel to the Lima airport check in.

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