May 8-13, 2005
Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
W
hile CME credits are offered to medical
professionals, the conference is open to
everyone. This unique medical program will emphasize
the nature and treatment of common injuries, illnesses
and medical emergencies associated with sailing,
scuba diving and snorkeling. Topics include
hypothermia, cold water immersion, solar injury,
drowning, hazardous marine life, on-board medical
improvisation, marine medical kits, water purification,
trauma management and seafood toxidromes. Safety
at sea considerations will be interwoven into the
medical curriculum. There will be a demonstration on
how to board and launch a life raft and how to use
emergency survival equipment.
WMS designates this CME activity for 13 credit hours
in Category 1 of the Physician's Recognition award of
the American Medical Association.
Participants escape to the Pink Shell Beach Resort &
Spa, an extraordinary getaway where cool breezes and
1500 feet of sugary white-sand beaches align luxury
accommodations. Brand new high rise and two-story
units offer beautifully appointed rooms and villas with
gulf views. Our boats are at the Pink Shell docks on
the inner channel with open waters a few minutes
away, where sailors can explore the Gulf of Mexico's
numerous anchorages and barrier islands.
Even if you have never set foot on a sailboat, in
minutes you'll feel the thrill of handling a 26-footer,
coached by US SAILING certified instructors selected
for strong teaching and communication skills. Anyone
is capable of sailing; men and women participate
equally, buoyed by a sense of achievement!
How to Merge Continuing Medical Education with Sailing Education
Medicine for Mariners
