"The goal of a CME AWAY® conference by Sea Courses is to provide the very best opportunity for health care professionals to not only LEARN but to CONNECT with peers in a stimulating yet RELAXING environment."
Sailing October 10th, 2024 - October 21st, 2024
Gynecology
Dr. McTavish is the Medical Director of Heartland Fertility, Director of Ultrasound and a Founding Partner of the original Heartland Fertility and Gynecology Clinic. His extensive experience in women’s healthcare and gynecological surgery includes advanced operative laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and all areas of reproductive and infertility care. His expertise includes tubal reanastomosis, laser surgery, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and uterine anomalies.
Dr. McTavish was a Family Physician prior to his residency. He is certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed the Society of Reproductive Surgeons Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Reproductive Surgery in Nashville, Tennessee. He has authored papers, received teaching awards and is also registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba for the use of ultrasound. He is a member of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Committee at the University of Manitoba, and holds membership with the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Dr. McTavish is actively involved in medical education and is currently serving as a Co-Coordinator of the Resident Training Program for Reproductive Endocrinology. He was an Education Specialist for the Minimally Invasive Surgical Program for Gynecology at the University of Manitoba, Health Science Center. He chaired the Endoscopy Committee for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, served as a Chair of the Manitoba Section District VI of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) for two terms and was a past board member of the Giving Hope Fertility Assistance Fund.
Dr. McTavish enjoys helping individuals and couples, throughout their journeys, supporting their fertility goals with compassion and empathy.
Rheumatology
Dr. Janet Pope is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Western Ontario (UWO), Schulich School of Medicine, London. She is Division Head in Rheumatology at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. She obtained her MD, and Fellowship in Internal Medicine at UWO and a Fellowship in Rheumatology and Masters of Public Health at Boston University. Janet is passionate about research, teaching, mentoring and excellent clinical care. She has published over 500 peer-reviewed articles. She has received several awards including the Big Kahuna for excellence in teaching and she has been awarded Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS).
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 |
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| Conference Tuition | Book Before January 7th, 2024 | Book After January 7th, 2024 |
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| FP | $1045 | $1195 |
| Specialist | $1045 | $1195 |
| Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other | $845 | $995 |
The Galapagos Islands are known both for their spectacular volcanic landscapes as well as penguin spotting: over 95% of the Galapagos Penguins live in these islands. Go snorkelling or take a walk along the beach to look for the playful Galápagos Penguin, perched on a rock or zooming underwater. One of the most pristine islands in the world, Fernandina hosts an impressive array of wildlife including sea lions, colourful Sally Lightfoot crabs and the rare endemic Flightless Cormorant. As you travel along the coast, you may find many other creatures that shelter amid the red and white mangroves: eagle rays, marine turtles, Brown Pelicans and resting Cattle Egrets. Kayaking through the turquoise waters here is a true pleasure, inviting a sense of peaceful solitude and an invigorating feeling of connection to nature.
| Date | Port / Location | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Notes / CME Details |
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| October 10th | Quito, Ecuador | |||
| October 11th | Quito, Ecuador | |||
| October 12th | Quito, Ecuador | 8:00AM - 12:30PM | ||
| Daphne Major | 5:00PM | 6:00PM | ||
| October 13th | Embarkation: Celebrity Flora: Baltra Island (Galapagos) | 2:30PM | ||
| Daphne Major | 5:00PM | 6:00PM | ||
| October 14th | Egas Port, Santiago Island | 7:00AM | 12:00PM | |
| Rabida Island | 3:00PM | 7:00PM | ||
| October 15th | Elizabeth Bay | 7:00AM | 12:00PM | 2 Hours TBA |
| Tagus Cove, Isabela Island | 3:00PM | 7:00PM | ||
| October 16th | Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island | 7:00AM | 12:00PM | 2 Hours TBA |
| Bartolome Island | 1:00PM | 7:00PM | ||
| October 17th | Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island | 7:00AM | 12:00PM | 2 HOURS TBA |
| North Seymour Island | 1:00PM | 9:00PM | ||
| October 18th | Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island | 7:00AM | 12:00PM | 7:30AM - 8:30AM |
| Punta Pitt, San Cristobal Island | 3:00PM | 6:00PM | ||
| October 19th | Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island | 7:00AM | 7:00PM | |
| October 20th | Baltra Island (Galapagos) | 7:00am | ||
| October 21st | Quito, Ecuador |
