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Icelandic Adventure – June 13-22, 2024

Topics: Endocrinology

Departing June 13th, 2024 - June 22nd, 2024

Encounter a world of untamed beauty as you discover Iceland’s adventurous landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Travel the stunning Golden Circle and visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysir thermal field, and the awe-inspiring Gullfoss waterfall. Interact with friendly Icelandic horses. Go whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay with specialized RIB zodiac boats. Savor Icelandic delicacies during a visit to a local goat farm. Ascend the Langjökull glacier in a super truck surrounded by uninterrupted mountain scenery. Take a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon. From ethereal lava fields to thundering waterfalls and coastal villages, this tour reveals the island’s dramatic contrasts.

 

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Faculty & Conference Details

Dr. Robyn Houlden

Dr. Robyn Houlden

Specialty:

Endocrinology

About The Speaker

Dr. Robyn Houlden is Professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrinology at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada and a consultant in adult endocrinology at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre. She earned her MD at the University of Ottawa and completed internal medicine residency at Queen’s. In 1988, she completed subspecialty training in Endocrinology, followed by a research fellowship at the University of Toronto. She joined Queen’s University as a faculty member in 1990 in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Houlden has served as a diabetes advisor for the Canadian Optimal Medication Prescribing and Utilization Service of the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, and the Ontario Ministry of Health. She is a member of the eConsult/eReferral Clinical Advisory Group for the Ontario Ministry of Health, and a provincial provider for eConsults in Endocrinology. She has been an investigator in a number of clinical trials of new therapies for diabetes, and has a research interest in innovative models of diabetes health care delivery. She has published 146 peer reviewed papers. Dr. Houlden played a steering role in the 2003, 2008 and 2013 Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of diabetes and was chair of the 2018 Diabetes Canada edition. Throughout her career, she has been the recipient of several honours and awards. She has been recognized with 20 teaching awards including the Queen’s Department of Medicine Master Educator Award and the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Educator Award. She was awarded the Charles H. Best Award by Diabetes Canada for her advocacy work in diabetes.

CME Topics

CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a 9 night CME program land tour in Iceland from June 13—22, 2024. Dr. Robyn Houlden is the sole speaker for this CME Program. Dr. Houlden is Professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrinology at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. She is a member of the eConsult/eReferral Clinical Advisory Group for the Ontario Ministry of Health, and a provincial provider for eConsults in Endocrinology. Throughout her career, she has been the recipient of several honours and awards. She has been recognized with 24 teaching awards including the Queen’s Department of Medicine Master Educator Award and the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Educator Award. She was awarded the Charles H. Best Award by Diabetes Canada for her advocacy work in diabetes. Dr. Houlden’s Topics will include Obesity, Osteoporosis, Male hypogonadism and Gynecomastia, Diabetes, Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders, Transgender Care and Steroid Misuse. Dr. Holden is looking forward to seeing you in Iceland.

Dr. Houlden

  • Obesity: an Enlarging Problem
  • Osteoporosis: the Difficult Questions
  • Male Hypogonadism + Gynecomastia
  • What’s new in Type 2 Diabetes
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Parathyroid, Vitamin D, Pituitary, Adrenal Diseases and Menopause: Just the Need to Know
  • Introduction to Transgender Care
  • Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Misuse: more common than you might think

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 July 31st, 2023 Book After July 31st, 2023
FP $1245 $1395
Specialist $1245 $1395
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $1045 $1195
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Icelandic Adventure – June 13-22, 2024

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Faculty & CME Details

Dr. Robyn Houlden

Dr. Robyn Houlden

Specialty:

Endocrinology

About The Speaker

Dr. Robyn Houlden is Professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrinology at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada and a consultant in adult endocrinology at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre. She earned her MD at the University of Ottawa and completed internal medicine residency at Queen’s. In 1988, she completed subspecialty training in Endocrinology, followed by a research fellowship at the University of Toronto. She joined Queen’s University as a faculty member in 1990 in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Houlden has served as a diabetes advisor for the Canadian Optimal Medication Prescribing and Utilization Service of the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, and the Ontario Ministry of Health. She is a member of the eConsult/eReferral Clinical Advisory Group for the Ontario Ministry of Health, and a provincial provider for eConsults in Endocrinology. She has been an investigator in a number of clinical trials of new therapies for diabetes, and has a research interest in innovative models of diabetes health care delivery. She has published 146 peer reviewed papers. Dr. Houlden played a steering role in the 2003, 2008 and 2013 Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of diabetes and was chair of the 2018 Diabetes Canada edition. Throughout her career, she has been the recipient of several honours and awards. She has been recognized with 20 teaching awards including the Queen’s Department of Medicine Master Educator Award and the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Educator Award. She was awarded the Charles H. Best Award by Diabetes Canada for her advocacy work in diabetes.

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 July 31st, 2023 Book After July 31st, 2023
FP $1045 $1195
Specialist $1045 $1195
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other $845 $995

Venue Information

Encounter a world of untamed beauty as you discover Iceland’s adventurous landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Travel the stunning Golden Circle and visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysir thermal field, and the awe-inspiring Gullfoss waterfall. Interact with friendly Icelandic horses. Go whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay with specialized RIB zodiac boats. Savor Icelandic delicacies during a visit to a local goat farm. Ascend the Langjökull glacier in a super truck surrounded by uninterrupted mountain scenery. Take a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon. From ethereal lava fields to thundering waterfalls and coastal villages, this tour reveals the island’s dramatic contrasts.

 

Additional Noteworthy Features

Centerhotel Plaza, Reykjavík

In the middle of downtown Reykjavik, Center Hotels Plaza overlooks the city’s oldest square, the central venue for cultural events and performances. Surrounded by shops, restaurants and the harbor, when you stay at Plaza, the buzz of central Reykjavik is always on your doorstep.

Fosshotel Húsavík

Set in a prime location of Húsavík, Fosshotel Húsavík puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep.

Hotel Laugarbakki, Laugarbakki

Hotel Laugarbakki is a new hotel, with 56 beautiful rooms all with private bathrooms. Situated In Laugarbakki Village, far enough from traffic for you to enjoy beautiful nature and the peace and tranquility of the countryside.  Right next to Hotel Laugarbakki is one of Iceland´s best salmon rivers, Miðfjarðará. Enjoy the outside Hot Tubs to relax in after a busy day travelling. Let the naturally heated water sooth your body and soul!

Fosshotel Reykholt

Hotel Laugarbakki is a new hotel, with 56 beautiful rooms all with private bathrooms. Situated In Laugarbakki Village, far enough from traffic for you to enjoy beautiful nature and the peace and tranquility of the countryside.  Right next to Hotel Laugarbakki is one of Iceland´s best salmon rivers, Miðfjarðará. Enjoy the outside Hot Tubs to relax in after a busy day travelling. Let the naturally heated water sooth your body and soul!

Itinerary & Schedule

Date Port / Location Arrival Time Departure Time Notes / Details
June 13th Reykjavík
June 14th Reykjavík 8:45am-12:00pm ; 1:30pm-3:30pm
June 15th Reykjavík
  Golden Circle - Reykjavík
June 16th Reykjavík
Lake Mývatn - Húsavík
June 17th Húsavík - Whale Watching- 4:30pm-6:30pm
Grenjaðarstaður—Húsavík
June 18th Húsavík - Goðafoss
Akureyri– Laugarbakki
June 19th Laugarbakki- Snæfellsnes Peninsula 4:00pm-5:15pm
Reykholt
June 20th Húsafell -Langjökull Glacier Expericence
Reykholt
June 21st Reykholt– Blue Lagoon
Reykjavík
June 22nd Reykjavík

Detailed Port Descriptions

Day 1             Thurs June 13            Reykjavík, Iceland

Transfer from Reykjavik International Airport to your hotel. Discover culture and history in Reykjavik, Icelands capital.  Explore the old section on a walking tour featuring the Parliament, harbour, city hall and the city’s oldest building. Gaze up at the famous glass façade of the Harpa Concert Hall, a true marvel of modern architecture. Tonight, gather with your fellow travellers and experience the freshness of Icelandic food at a local restaurant. (D) Accommodation: Centerhotel Plaza, Reykavik  

Day 2             Fri June 14              Reykjavík, Iceland

Spend your day in CME learning sessions. (B) Accommodation: Centerhotel Plaza, Reykavik  

Day 3    Sat June 15    Reykjavík—Golden Circle– Reykjavik

Travel the Golden Circle to see Icelands’ most iconic natural wonders, including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Thingvellir National Park where you can walk between two continents.  Lean how locals use Iceland’s geothermal energy to cook food and taste ‘lava bread’, which is submerged into the earth and cooked for 24 hours. Continue along the Golden Circle and take in the beauty of the Gullfoss (Golden Falls) double-cascade waterfall before visiting the explosive Strokkur fountain geyser.  Return to Reykjavik for an evening on your own. (B) Accommodation: Centerhotel Plaza, Reykavik  

Day 4    Sun June 16   Reykjavik – Lake Mývatn - Húsavík

This morning, fly* to Akureyri and take in the unique volcanic landscape that surrounds Lake Mývatn. You will have a chance to explore the Hverir geothermal area, where bubbling mud pools resemble a Martian terrain. Next, it’s your choice!  Dip into the  Lake Mývatn Nature Baths, frequented by Icelanders and visitors alike—OR– hike through Dimmuborgir and pass by irregular      lava formations and mystical caves that inspire your imagination. End your day in Húsavík, one of the first settlements on the   island. (B&D) Accommodation: Fosshotel Húsavík , Húsavík  

Day 5    Mon June 17  Húsavík—Whale Watching— Grenjaðarstaður—Húsavík

Gear up in thermal wear to join expert whale watchers on a cruise on Skjálfandi Bay. Aboard specialized Zodiacs, you’ll get as close as you can to whales in northern Iceland. You may see humpback, minke, fin or harbour porpoise, and possibly the orca or giant blue whales that frequent these waters. After free time for lunch, travel to Grenjaðarstaður where you will visit and learn about the traditional Icelandic turf settlement homes. Return to Húsavík in the late afternoon, where the remainder of the day is yours. (B) Accommodation: Fosshotel Húsavík , Húsavík  

Day 6    Tues June 18  Húsavík - Goðafoss - Akureyri– Laugarbakki

En route to Akureyri, stop at one of Iceland’s most historic waterfalls, Goðafoss, where Iceland was converted to Christianity in A.D. 1000. Enjoy time at leisure in Akureyri to explore Iceland’s second largest city. Perhaps you’ll peruse its botanical garden, a public park positioned just 30 miles south of the Arctic Circle and dedicated to finding and testing foreign plants to grow in Iceland. Next, head to the scenic Norðurland Vestra region, famous for its horse breeding. On a family owned farm, grab your camera for a photo tour of the stables and interact with these friendly animals and their care takers. Later this afternoon, travel to the village of Laugarbakki for an overnight stay. (B & D) Accommodation: Hotel Laugarbakki, Laugarbakki  

Day 7    Wed June 19  Laugarbakki- Snæfellsnes Peninsula—Reykholt

This morning, journey to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with its camera-ready black sand beaches, mountain peaks, volcanic craters, rocky coastlines, and tiny fishing villages. Connect with the local culture during a visit to a maritime museum illustrating fishing techniques, such as the century-old tradition of catching and preserving the Greenland shark; you’ll also taste hákarl  - cured shark meat.  End the day in Reykholt, your home for the next 2 nights. (B & D) Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykholt, Reykholt  

Day 8    Thurs June 20  Húsafell -Langjökull Glacier Expericence– Reykholt

This morning, journey inland to Húsafell and look out at the misty waterfalls cascading over lava rocks. Then, experience and Impact Moment with a visit to Jóhanna’s goat farm. Here, she has helped to bring this unique breed, dating back to the time of Iceland’s settlement, back from the brink of extinction. After visiting with the friendly goats, enjoy a simple meal of homemade specialities from the farm. Then, bundle up and ascend  Langjökull Glacier  via mountain truck and go ‘Into the Glacier’ to experience the purest blue ice colour in this man-made tunnel, the world’s largest.  (B, L & D) Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykholt, Reykholt  

Day 9    Fri June 21    Reykholt –Blue Lagoon—Reykjavik

Visit the Settlement Museum and dive into the origins of Icelandic heritage, including the works of the famous Viking poet Egill Skallagrímsson. Drive to the Reykjanes Peninsula, home to the famous Blue Lagoon. Take a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters of the iconic geothermal pool, located in the heart of a dramatic lava field. Come together this evening for a farewell dinner at a restaurant featuring Icelandic cuisine. (B & D) Accommodation: Centerhotel Plaza, Reykavik  

Day 10  Sat June 22    Reykjavik

Today you will head home having experienced the most stunning spectacles of Iceland’s natural beauty; an incomparable stretch of nature. (B)

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