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9-Night Costa Rica Land Tour

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From February 15th, 2024 - February 24th, 2024

Only four places in the world boast an ecosystem so unique that it produces a cloud forest, and Costa Rica is one of them. Situated high on a mountain, the Monteverde Cloud Forest is created by the forest’s dry air combining with the humid, hot air of the rainforest. The result is a blanket of clouds that covers the forest, mimicking constant rainfall. This extremely wet environment has bred a diverse world of exotic flora and fauna. One of the cloud forest’s most famous residents is the endangered, resplendent quetzal. This colourful bird sports a golden beak and a greenhooded head, tail feathers of grey, black, and white, and a vibrant scarlet breast. Highly elusive, quetzal sightings are rare, but absolutely unforgettable when attained.

 

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Faculty & CME Details

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.

Dr. Eddie Wasser

Dr. Eddie Wasser

Specialty:

Emergency & General Practice

About The Speaker

Dr. Eddie Wasser has more than thirty years’ experience in emergency medicine and prehospital care, he holds staff privileges at two University of Toronto teaching hospitals, and is a staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic in preventative & executive medicine. He has a Harvard Fellowship Certificate in Disaster Medicine, Executive Healthcare & Dignitary Protective Medicine, and he is a Diplomat of both the American & Canadian Academy of Pain Medicine and headed up the Peer Assessment Program and continues to be an assessor for the College of Physicians & Surgeons & Surgeons of Ontario in safe opioid prescribing.

Dr. Wasser has been the Medical Director for the Prime Minister’s Protection Detail (PMPD) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for the last 26 years. He is the RCMP’s National Director for the National Tactical Medicine Program in support of counter assault and counter terrorism tactical operations. Dr. Wasser has a Masters degree in counter-terrorism with a focus on lone terrorism, and he was the Pilar Lead for the Critical Incident Response for the 2018 G7 Summit. He is a co-author on the chapter on Protective & VIP Medicine with two White House Physicians, and is a frequent lecturer on tactical trauma medicine in the austere environment, safe opioid prescribing, and the mental health and profile of lone terrorists.

CME Topics

Pain Management, Family Medicine and Concierge Medicine

Dr. Sol Stern
  • Atrial Fibrillation and CAD
  • Insomnia
  • Diabetes and CAD
  • SGLT2 1 in Heart Failure
  • Practice Management: From EMR to Websites to Apps
Dr. Eddie Wasser
  • Pain Management
  • Bulletproofing your Practice - Safe Opioid Prescribing
  • Preventative & Lifestyle Medicine, can it make a difference?
  • Travel Medicine in Remote Environments -- Being Prepared
  • Prehospital Trauma Care, a Paradigm Shift
  • Lone Terrorism: Mental Health, Fringe Members of Society, or Ideology
  • The Perils of VIP/ Concierge Medicine
 

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 August 15th, 2023 Book After August 15th, 2023
FP $1245 $1395
Specialist $1245 $1395
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1045 $1195
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9-Night Costa Rica Land Tour

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From February 15th, 2024 - February 24th, 2024

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Faculty & CME Details

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.

Dr. Eddie Wasser

Dr. Eddie Wasser

Specialty:

Emergency & General Practice

About The Speaker

Dr. Eddie Wasser has more than thirty years’ experience in emergency medicine and prehospital care, he holds staff privileges at two University of Toronto teaching hospitals, and is a staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic in preventative & executive medicine. He has a Harvard Fellowship Certificate in Disaster Medicine, Executive Healthcare & Dignitary Protective Medicine, and he is a Diplomat of both the American & Canadian Academy of Pain Medicine and headed up the Peer Assessment Program and continues to be an assessor for the College of Physicians & Surgeons & Surgeons of Ontario in safe opioid prescribing.

Dr. Wasser has been the Medical Director for the Prime Minister’s Protection Detail (PMPD) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for the last 26 years. He is the RCMP’s National Director for the National Tactical Medicine Program in support of counter assault and counter terrorism tactical operations. Dr. Wasser has a Masters degree in counter-terrorism with a focus on lone terrorism, and he was the Pilar Lead for the Critical Incident Response for the 2018 G7 Summit. He is a co-author on the chapter on Protective & VIP Medicine with two White House Physicians, and is a frequent lecturer on tactical trauma medicine in the austere environment, safe opioid prescribing, and the mental health and profile of lone terrorists.

CME Topics

Pain Management, Family Medicine and Concierge Medicine

Dr. Sol Stern
  • Atrial Fibrillation and CAD
  • Insomnia
  • Diabetes and CAD
  • SGLT2 1 in Heart Failure
  • Practice Management: From EMR to Websites to Apps
Dr. Eddie Wasser
  • Pain Management
  • Bulletproofing your Practice - Safe Opioid Prescribing
  • Preventative & Lifestyle Medicine, can it make a difference?
  • Travel Medicine in Remote Environments -- Being Prepared
  • Prehospital Trauma Care, a Paradigm Shift
  • Lone Terrorism: Mental Health, Fringe Members of Society, or Ideology
  • The Perils of VIP/ Concierge Medicine
 

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 August 15th, 2023 Book After August 15th, 2023
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

Only four places in the world boast an ecosystem so unique that it produces a cloud forest, and Costa Rica is one of them. Situated high on a mountain, the Monteverde Cloud Forest is created by the forest’s dry air combining with the humid, hot air of the rainforest. The result is a blanket of clouds that covers the forest, mimicking constant rainfall. This extremely wet environment has bred a diverse world of exotic flora and fauna. One of the cloud forest’s most famous residents is the endangered, resplendent quetzal. This colourful bird sports a golden beak and a greenhooded head, tail feathers of grey, black, and white, and a vibrant scarlet breast. Highly elusive, quetzal sightings are rare, but absolutely unforgettable when attained.

 

Additional Noteworthy Features

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari San Jose

Enjoy a warm welcome to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari San Jose - Costa Rica with a signature warm chocolate chip cookie. Conveniently located only five minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), this San Jose Costa Rica hotel is a haven in the capital city of the country and the perfect location for your leisure or business trip. It is also a great place to start exploring the country or to relax before returning home. Surrounded by beautiful lush gardens, the DoubleTree Cariari hotel in San Jose is within walking distance of Cariari Country Club Golf Course and shopping area.

Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, Arenal

Arenal Kioro offers a fabulous place with a natural viewpoint to the Arenal Volcano. The hotel has 27 acres of undulating land, surrounded by two streams (La Palma and Kioro) with crystalline waters that begin to flow in the Arenal Volcano National Park. Private Thermal water surround exuberant gardens for our guests´ pleasure.

El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde

Nestled in the misty cloud forest of Monteverde, El Establo offers the best quality services that will make your trip an unforgettable experience. The area’s best view, heater indoor pool, spa, restaurants and other services, this half Costa Rican-half Quaker, family-owned hotel, will allow you to share the best of both cultures.

Wyndham Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Retreat to our serene Wyndham Tamarindo hotel near Tamarindo Bay, along Costa Rica’s North Pacific Coast. Located in one of the most beautiful corners of Central America, we are a tropical oasis, offering natural beauty, elegant accommodations, and world-class service. Unwind in our spa with a signature treatment, relax in the infinity pool with a cocktail from the pool bar, or stay in shape in our fitness center. Vista, our oceanfront restaurant, is your go-to spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  

Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / CME Details
February 15th San Jose, Costa Rica
February 16th Arenal, Costa Rica
February 17th Arenal, Costa Rica
February 18th Arenal, Costa Rica 3:00pm - 5;15pm
February 19th Monteverde, Costa Rica
February 20th Monteverde, Costa Rica
February 21st Guanacaste, Costa Rica 3:30pm - 5:30pm
February 22nd Guanacaste, Costa Rica 8:00am - 12:00pm / 1:00pm - 5:00pm
February 23rd Guanacaste, Costa Rica
February 24th Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Day 1 - Thursday February 15          San Jose

Your trip to Costa Rica opens in the colorful capital city of San Jose. Transfer from San Jose International Airport (SJO) to your hotel for overnight. Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari, San Jose.  

Day 2 -   Friday February 16        San Jose - Coffee Plantation - Arenal

Welcome to the Central Valley. Begin with a tour of a local coffee plantation highlighting the history and cultivation of this driver of the Costa Rican economy. This afternoon, check in for a leisurely 3-night stay at a lodge overlooking the majestic Arenal Volcano. Get to know the Costa Rican culture this evening at a Welcome Dinner. (B&D) Hotel: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, Arenal.  

Day 3 - Saturday February 17 Arenal - Cano Negro – Arenal

Embark on a Cano Negro guided riverboat trip in a covered canoe known as a panga. These 20,000 acres are home to the largest viewable collection of indigenous wildlife in all of Costa Rica. Go in search of caimans, river otters, sloths, monkeys, river turtles, exotic birds and rare butterflies. Later, return to Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa to relax and enjoy the onsite hot spring pools.  You may also choose to take the complimentary shuttle to Titokú Hot Springs, which offers guests of Arenal Kioro Sites free access. (B) Hotel: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, Arenal.  

Day 4 - Sunday February 18 Arenal

Today, explore a family-owned farm, getting a peek into the daily lives of the locals. During a tour of the gardens, learn how the plants are organically grown through the concept of sustainability. The farm considers itself a “classroom without borders.” Taste the exotic fruit harvest and experience the traditional way to process sugar cane. Enjoy a sip of cane liquor before engaging in a culinary demonstration and a farm-to-table lunch. Return to your hotel this afternoon for your first learning session before an evening at leisure. (B, L, D) Hotel: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, Arenal.  

Day 5 - Monday February 19 Arenal—Lake Arenal Cruise—Monteverde

Enjoy a delightful cruise on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica’s largest and most important lake. Then, it’s off to the secluded Monteverde Cloud Forest, a place you have to see to believe, where trees grow to heights of 100 feet! Set off on a nature walk through this spectacular ecosystem, where you’re sure to encounter many incredible species of flora and fauna. (B&D) Hotel: El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde  

Day 6 - Tuesday February 20 Monteverde

It’s your choice! Explore one of the world’s largest butterfly gardens. Then, join an expert for a leisurely paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour to gain a different perspective of the cloud forest’s lush ecosystem -OR- take an exhilarating ride on one of the longest canopy zip line tours in Costa Rica. Tour Choice must be selected in advance, see registration form. (B&D) Hotel: El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde

Day 7 -  Wednesday February 21              Monteverde - Guanacaste

Today we make our way to breathtaking Guanacaste, known for its fine sandy beaches. Another learning session is this afternoon before settling in for a relaxing 3-night stay at your resort and taking in the mesmerizing ocean views.  (B&D) Hotel: Wyndham Tamarindo, Guanacaste  

Day 8 - Thursday February 22 Guanacaste

Today, you will attend learning sessions for the full day. As a guest of the Wyndham Tamarindo, enjoy full access to Langosta Beach Club. (B, L, D) Hotel: Wyndham Tamarindo, Guanacaste  

Day 9 - Friday February 23 Guanacaste

Fun in the sun is in store for today, spend the day relaxing poolside at the hotel or the beach at Langosta Beach Club, you may also choose to explore the town of Tamarindo.  The hotel offers a free local shuttle, operating every 60 minutes to beach destinations and beyond from 9:00am to 7:00pm daily.  Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner at Langosta Beach Club. (B&D) Hotel: Wyndham Tamarindo, Guanacaste  

Day 10 - Saturday February 24 Guanacaste - Tour Ends  

Today you depart for home with fabulous memories of your Costa Rican adventure. Transfer from Wyndham Hotel Tamarindo, Guanacaste to Liberia International Airport (LIR) (B)    

Pre-And-Post Trip Information

9-Night Costa Rica Land Tour

Testimonial

Seeing Costa Rica should be on everyone's bucket list and experiencing it with CME AWAY by Sea Courses is the way to do it! The country has some of the most extraordinary wildlife and birds in the world. The scenery is breathtaking. The jungle extension tour is well worth doing. The accessibility and antics of the monkeys alone made it worthwhile. On top of excellent accommodations and a team that takes care of you and has your best interests at heart, you get to travel with like-minded health care professionals with varied backgrounds.  You get to experience Costa Rica, attend CME with the highest educational standards and travel with people from whom there's lots to learn, what more could you ask for! - Dr. Mitch Shulman
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