Galapagos - Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine Topics Conference 2025

Galapagos - Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine Topics Conference 2025 is organized by Sea Courses Inc and will be held from Oct 30 - Nov 10, 2025 at JW Marriott Quito, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador.

Description:
Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine
Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a Continuing Medical Education program during an 11-Night Cruise through the Galapagos Islands. Dr. Sandi Seigel and Dr. Mitchell Shulman have presented many times in the past for Sea Courses. They have developed a highly interactive  educational  program that will be of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals. Dr. Sandra Seigel is a pediatrician practicing in Dundas, Ontario. She is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and a staff Pediatrician at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, both in Hamilton. She was the recipient of the 2020 Sister Joan O’Sullivan award from St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton. Dr. Seigel’s presentations will include Children with ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Effect of Cannabis on Infants and Approach to Infants Born after Limited Prenatal Care. Dr. Mitchell Shulman (or "Dr. Mitch" as he’s known to those who follow him on radio, TV and in print) has always loved teaching. He’s an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at McGill and an attending physician in the emergencies of the 2 campuses of the McGill University Health System teaching medical students and residents. For this program, Dr. Shulman’s topics will include Managing Pain in the ER, Concussions, In-fight Emergencies, Office Emergencies and BCLS. Dr. Seigel and Dr. Shulman look forward to welcoming you on this Cruise.

Dr. Seigel-Topics:

• Approach to Infants Born after Limited Prenatal Care
• Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) / Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)
• Transition of Care for Children with Chronic Medical Conditions from Pediatric to Adult Care
• Care and Follow Up of Infants and Children Born Prematurely
• Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with ADHD
• Diagnosis and Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Effects of Cannabis on Infants exposed in Ureo or via Breastmilk
• Caregiver Fabricated Illness and Medical Neglect involving Children.

Dr. Shulman-Topics:

• Managing Pain in the Emergency Room: Useful tips that you can apply elsewhere too!
• Concussion: It’s Not Just Athletes
• ENT Emergencies: From Nose Bleeds to Orbital Cellulitis: What You Need to Know to Handle Common and Uncommon ENT Emergencies
• Airway Management: From Bag Valve Mask to a Surgical Airway
• Basic (BCLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Latest Updates –What Do They Mean For Me and My Patients?
• Managing In-Flight Medical Emergencies: Is There A Doctor On Board?
• Office Emergencies: You and Your Staff Are at Risk! Do you know what to do?
• Red Flags: Serious Diseases Masquerading as Common Illnesses: Diagnosis That You Must Not Miss

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.