May 23, 2013

International CPD Conference

The 16th International Continuing Professional Development conference (ICPD) will be held from Feb. 24 – Mar. 3, 2013 on board the Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship through the Western Caribbean, departing from Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Conference Faculty and Agenda

Tatyana Barankin, MD, FRCPC, DCP

Time to Work, Time to Play: Stress Management and Life-Work Balance for Physicians

Aging and Resilience

Assessment and Management of Depression and Suicidal Risk in Physicians

Opportunities for Prevention in Families of the Mentally Ill

J. Paul Fedoroff, MD, FRCPC

The Paraphilias, From 4 perspectives. Paraphilia of the day: over 100

Assessment of People with Problematic Sexual Behaviours. Paraphilia of the day: Exhibitionism

Assessment of Stigmatized Groups: MR, PDD, ASPD, Youth, Women. Paraphilia of the day: Polyembolokoilamania

Treatment of Paraphilic Sexual Disorders, Problematic Sexual Behaviours, and When to Refer. Paraphilia of the day: Pedophilia

Sex and Insanity. Paraphilia of the day: Necrophilia

Mark Lau, PhD

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy: From Theory to Practice

Ashok Malla, MD, FRCPC

Specialized Early Intervention in Psychotic Disorders: What is it and what is the evidence?

Remission and Recovery in Psychotic Disorders: Predictors and Perspectives

Culture, Psychosis and Immigration: What do we know and what can we do with it?

Stress, Psychosis and People at Risk: A Review

Balancing Need for and Efficacy of Treatment With Safety: Is there a way?

Cruise Itinerary

Sunday: depart Ft. Lauderdale, FL, at 16:30

Monday: at sea

Tuesday: arrive Cozumel, Mexico at 07:00, depart at 16:00

Wednesday: arrive Georgetown, Grand Cayman, at 10:00, depart at 18:00

Thursday: arrive Falmouth, Jamaica, at 08:00, depart at 17:00

Friday: arrive Labadee, Haiti, at 10:00, depart at 17:00

Saturday: at sea

Sunday: arrive Ft. Lauderdale, FL, at 07:00

Conference Objectives

The purpose of this conference is to provide knowledge and implementation strategies and the opportunity for discussion on the topic of recent advances in psychiatry.

Fees

All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars, and pricing is subject to availability and change. Cruise Connections CME (CCC) reserves the right to change or cancel course content, speaker or topics for cause. CCC cannot invoice for payment, and registration will not be completed without payment. Final payment is due Nov. 24, 2012.

Stateroom prices are for two passengers and include all on-board accommodation, meals, activities and events, and are cruise only. Luxury suites are available upon request. Call 1 888 523-3732 for details.

Accommodation Rates

Non-ocean view stateroom: from $1,829. Companion: free.

Ocean view stateroom: from $1,969. Companion: free.

Balcony stateroom: from $2,399. Companion: free

Concierge class stateroom: from $2,709. Companion: free

3rd or 4th guest in stateroom: from $580

Cruise taxes / gratuities are $269 per person, $199 for children 12 and under.

CPD Registration Fees

CPA member delegate*: $895

Nonmember delegate: $995

Resident delegate: $795

CPD registration fees are subject to 5% GST at time of final payment. CME fees for residents of NB, NL, BC and ON are subject to HST at time of final payment. If you do not book your cruise with CCC, an additional $500 plus GST or HST (as applicable) will be added to your CPD registration fee.

Payment Information

Deposit: $800

Final payment is due Nov. 24, 2012.

Cancellation Fees

90+ days in advance: $0

89 – 65 days in advance: deposit

64 – 45 days in advance: 50%

44 – 0 days in advance: nonrefundable

Information

Call 1 888 523-3732 or e-mail Cruise Connections CME.

Download a Registration Form

*Must be a member in good standing (subject to verification by CPA).