HAVANA, CUBA 2 nd Annual Connecticut State Medical Conference 2018 MAY 26 31, 2018 HABANA LIBRE HOTEL IN HAVANA, CUBA REGISTER ONLINE NOW! WWW.USA-CUBATOURS.COM
Course Description The explosive changes in health care has brought both opportunities and challenges to patients and physicians. Patients are confronted with bewildering and growing array of promises and claims. This presents a unique challenge to physicians and other health care professionals tasked with helping their patients make informed health care decisions. This conferences offers a unique look into challenges and accomplishments of Cuba s health care system and the people who made it happen. We will hear from Professional Cuban physicians and specialist in these areas. You will get a first hand look at Cuba and meet local physicians and see local facilities, while enjoying the beauty of Cuba, where you ll get a chance to learn about Cuban culture and history. Course Learning Objectives This conferences offers the following for all our participants; Health Care in Cuba: History, Challenges, Accomplishments, and the impact of the US Embargo from a physician s perspective. Unite across partnerships, communities, cultures and organizations to improve health for all. Share best practices, knowledge and lessons learned from our successes and failures. Engage in networking, listen to new ideas and have courageous conversations to build understanding. Inspire by encouraging each other and celebrating our efforts. Cuba s health care delivery model, public health principles and prevention with clinical medicine. Cuban Health Care System Opportunity for healthcare professionals to Compare and Contrast cultural perspectives with current best practices in their own professional setting. Learn by visiting Cuban Hospitals Visit local Cuban doctors facilities and offices Discussion with Cuban doctors on the techniques and practices employed by them Reflect on experience while in Cuba and healthcare policies now and in the future Intended Audience The conference is designed for all professional who work in the healthcare system. Residents, Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses or members of the health care team may also benefit from this conference. Credits The Bridgeport Hospital is accredited by the Connecticut State Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Bridgeport Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. TM Physicians should claim only credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the various activities. Connecticut CME Mandatory requirements are covered over the course of this event. Registration To register online, visit www.usa- CUBATOURS.com/Conference-CSMS/, or complete the attached registration form and return it by mail or e-mail. The conference package cost includes, conference, hotel accommodations, transportation, excursions and meals as indicated in itinerary, Cuban guides, course material, refreshments during conference, all required documentation to legal travel, and a Gala dinner and show. Although it s not Connecticut State Medical Societies policy to limit the number of participants or guest, but due to the popular response of past conferences and the fact that Cuba is in particular a hot tourist attraction with limited quality accommodation it may be necessary to close registration early; therefore, early registration is advised. A confirmation will be sent upon completion of registration form and full payment is made. For Additional Information, Contact: USA-CUBA Tours PMB 248 3340 SE Federal Hwy. Stuart, FL 34997 Website: www.usa-cubatours.com/conference/ E-mail: Conference@usa-cubatours.com Phone: 1-772-480-1132 or 1-888-221-CUBA
Day Date Port ITINERARY Sat May 26 th Havana - Arrive Arrive at Jose Marti Airport (Havana) Times may vary Transfer to Hotel Habana Libre Check-in to Habana Libre Hotel Welcome cocktail Lunch will be on your own (recommendations if needed) Relax and unwind and explore the hotel and the surroundings Dinner is on your own (we can help with reservations) Entertainment available (Tropicana is recommended) Sun May 27 th Havana - Mandatory sign-in from 8:00 8:45am - Conference room 9:00am 12:15pm Plenary discussion Overview: The CSMS forum brings together leaders from the most forward thinking community health center organizations for their 2 nd annual conference to share ideas on how to improve health care delivery across the country. The conference features 2 Cuban physician speakers that will discuss the Cuban Healthcare System and Infectious Diseases in Cuba. This lecture will provide discussions around innovations and tactics that can help improve health center operations and outcomes in a rapidly changing world. 12:15pm 1:15pm Lunch at Cuban restaurant 1:30pm 4:00pm Old Havana Walking Tour 6:30pm - 8:30pm Dinner at La Paila restaurant 8:30pm The night is open for entertainment (selected during registration) For those guest not attending the conference in the morning: 9:00am 11:30am Fusterlandia and Art tour 9:00am 11:30am Hemingway tour 9:00am 12:30pm - Cuban Cooking Lessons All guest will meet up for lunch and then participate in the Old Havana Walk tour Mon May 28 th Havana - Mandatory sign-in from 8:00 8:45am - Conference room 8:45am 11:00am Overview: This lecture will provide a look into Cuba s specialty healthcare sectors, such as Radiology and Oncology and how these specialties work with the community. We have a 2 special Cuban physician speakers that will share their insight on these two healthcare fields. 11:15am 12:45pm We will take a tour to visit Cuban clinic Las Praderas where you will get a first hand look at the clinics conditions and how learn how they operate them. 1:00pm 2:15pm Lunch at Cuban restaurant 2:30pm 5:00pm People-to-People excursion (select during registration) 6:30-8:30pm Dinner at the wonderful DeCameron Cuban restaurant 8:30pm Entertainment is available (select during registration) For those guest not attending the conference in the morning: 9:30-12:30pm Classic Car tour w/lunch 9:00am 11:30am Hemingway tour w/lunch 2:30pm 4:00pm - Mafia Tour Day Date Port ITINERARY Tues May 29 th Havana - Mandatory sign-in from 8:00 8:30am - Conference room 8:15am 8:30am CSMS opening remarks 8:30am 9:15am CSMS speaker on Radiology 9:30 11:30am - Visit Cuban Hermanos Amejeiras Hospital 11:45pm 1:20pm Lunch at a local Cuban paladar 1:30pm 1:45pm Transfer back to hotel 7:00pm 11:30pm Gala dinner and entertainment at the roof top restaurant in Habana Libre hotel Menu set: Sharing starters, choice of main course, choice of dessert, 2 drinks (cocktails, beer, soda, water, coffee). We will have a private Cuban group of performers and singers during our dinner. For those guest not attending the conference: 9:00am-12:30pm Great Theater and Shopping (w/lunch) 9:00am-12:30pm Cuban Cooking Lessons (w/lunch) 2:00pm-4:30pm Hemingway tour 4:45pm 5:45pm - Cigar demonstration and rum tasting Wed May 30 th Havana/Varadero - 9:00am 11:30am Facilitated discussion to reflect on learning experiences and closing remarks Lunch on your own Excursions will be available (sign-up during registration) Dinner on your own (we can help with reservations) Entertainment is available at Buena Vista Social Club (select during registration) Excursions available at additional cost: 1:00pm-4:30pm - Cuban Cooking Lessons 1:00pm-3:30pm Hemingway tour After dinner - Sunset Convertible Classic Car tour Thur May 31 st Havana Airport - Departure Check-out of hotel Transfer to Jose Marti Airport for departure USA-CUBA TOURS WE DO CUBA EVERY DAY www.usa-cubatours.com 1-888-221-CUBA
TRYP HABANA LIBRE HOTEL A stylish, luxurious 4.5 Star hotel, exceptionally located in Vedado, alongside the Malecón and very close to Old Havana. The luxurious comfort of it s the Premium Room Level service and the Cuban artist feel of its surroundings make all the difference. Recommended for business and incentive trips, weddings and honeymoons. Beautiful Pool TOUR SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MAY 26 HAVANA Premium Rooms Depart JFK from New York on JetBlue, leaving at 9:30am and arriving at Havana Jose Marti airport at 2:00pm (3 hours prior to the flight departure). In Havana, you will be met by USA-CUBA Tours Cuban representative. We will load our luggage into the air-conditioned bus for a twenty-minute transfer to Habana Libre Hotel. Arrive at your hotel for check-in, exchange some currency, and relax 5:30pm - Welcome Reception w/cocktail 6:30pm End of Reception 7:00 Dinner is own your own tonight, we can help with recommendation and reservations Night is open for entertainment, but we recommend Tropicana Show on Saturday (Select during Registration)
SUNDAY, MAY 27 HAVANA 8:00 8:45am - Conference room at CIMEQ 9:00am 12:15pm Plenary discussion Overview: The CSMS forum brings together leaders from the most forward thinking community health center organizations for their 2nd annual conference to share ideas on how to improve health care delivery across the country. The conference features a CIMEQ introduction and 2 Cuban physician speakers that will discuss the Cuban Healthcare System and Infectious Diseases in Cuba. This lecture will provide discussions around innovations and tactics that can help improve health center operations and outcomes in a rapidly changing world. 12:00pm 1:30pm Lunch in Cuban Restaurant (everyone) 2:00pm 4:30pm Old Havana Walking Tour (everyone) Walk around the historic center of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Plaza de San Francisco de Asis and the 16th-century Convento de San Francisco de Asis, one of the finest buildings from the colonial period. The basilica and the monastery of San Francisco de Asis (Saint Francis of Assisi) were built in Havana at the end of sixteenth century (1580 91) as the home of the Franciscan community, and were altered in the Baroque style in 1730. The church was used for worship by the English during the year they ruled Havana. When it returned to Spanish rule, they chose not to use it as a church. It is now used for concerts. See the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales at Plaza de Armas, where the city originated. Built in 1776, this stately palace remains as a testament to Cuba s importance as Spain s principal port of the Americas during the 18th century. Visit Plaza de la Cathedral, where the most prominent building is the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception, seat of Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino, the Cardinal Archbishop of Havana. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Christopher and is also known as Cathedral of Saint Christopher. Visit the famous El Floridita Bar, birthplace of the Daiquiri cocktail and one of Hemingway s favorite Havana bars. Since that time El Floridita has been frequented by distinguished visitors to Havana, ranging from artists to official guests of the government. Besides Hemingway, some of El Floridita s customers: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Gene Tunney, Jean-Paul Sartre, Gary Cooper, Tennessee Williams, Charles Scribner, Spencer Tracey, Rocky Marciano, Ava Gardner, Samuel Eliot Morison, Buck Lanham, and Herbert Matthews. 6:30pm - 8:30pm Dinner at La Paila Cuban Restaurant 8:30pm The night is open for entertainment (selected during registration)
For those who are not attending the conference: People-to-People Activities Fusterlandia and Art tour (select during registration) Old Havana Walking tour (included with the conference) Entertainment Buena Vista Social Club Tropicana show Salsa - Club 1830 Cannon Ceremony MONDAY, MAY 28 HAVANA 8:00 8:45am - Conference room at CIMEQ 8:45am 9:00am CSMS opening remarks 9:00am 11:00am Cuban speaker on Radiology and Oncology Overview: This conference will feature Cuban medical physicians that will lecture on how community physicians work with Radiology and Oncology in Cuba. 11:00am 12:45pm We will take a tour to visit the Las Praderas Clinic on the outskirts of Havana, where you will get a first hand look at Cuba s clinic conditions and how they operate them. 1:00pm 2:00pm Lunch at nice Cuban restaurant (everyone) 2:15pm 6:15pm People-to-People excursion available (select during registration) 6:30-8:30pm Dinner at the wonderful DeCameron restaurant 8:30pm Entertainment is available (select during registration) For those who are not attending the conference: People-to-People Activities Classic Car tour (select during registration) Hemingway tour (select during registration) Mafia tour (select during registration) Entertainment is available such as, Buena Vista Social Club, Tropicana, Salsa - Club 1830, Cannon Ceremony, Jazz Club (select during registration)
TUESDAY, MAY 29 HAVANA 8:00 8:30am - Conference room at Habana Libre 8:30am 8:45am CSMS opening remarks 8:45am - 9:30am - CSMS Speaker on Radiology 9:30am 12:00pm Visit Hermanos Amejeiras Hospital in Havana 12:15pm 1:30pm Lunch at a local Cuban paladar 1:45pm 6:45pm Transfer back to hotel to rest and relax 7:00pm 11:30pm Gala dinner and entertainment at the roof top restaurant in Habana Libre hotel Menu set: Sharing starters, choice of main course, choice of dessert, 2 drinks (cocktails, beer, soda, water, coffee). We will have a private Cuban group of performers and singers during the dinner. The night is open for you to explore Havana For those who are not attending the conference: People-to-People Activities Cigar Demonstration and Rum tour (select during registration) Fun and quick excursion where you ll get a nice cigar demonstration and history lesson on Cuba s cigars from a local Cuban expert, all while sipping on some of Cuba s finest rum. Mafia tour (select during registration) This excursion will follow the trail of the well-known American mobsters in Cuba. We ll visit their favorite hideouts and restaurants, while learning about their history in Cuba. Cuban Cooking Class (select during registration) Take some time with a top chef in Cuba for some private lesson on some of Cuba s most popular foods and then sample what you ve created. Entertainment is available, such as Buena Vista Social Club, Tropicana, Salsa - Club 1830, Cannon Ceremony, Jazz Club (select during registration)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 HAVANA 9:00am 11:30am Conference at Habana Libre 9:00am CSMS opening remarks and thank you to CIMEQ Personnel/Physicians 9:30am - Facilitated discussion to reflect on learning experiences and the potential impact on physicians work with patients and their families, healthcare systems and health policy. Lunch (not included) People-to-People excursions are available during registration Dinner not included (we can help with reservations) Entertainment is available at Buena Vista Social Club (select during registration) For those not attending the conference: People-to-People Activities Hemingway tour (select during registration) This excursion will take you to Hemingway s home, where you ll see and learn about Ernst and his life in Cuba. We ll also visit his favorite stomping grounds in Cojimar. Cuban Cooking Class (select during registration) - Take some time with a top chef in Cuba for some private lesson on some of Cuba s most popular foods and then sample what you ve created. Entertainment (Buena Vista Social Club, Tropicana, Salsa - Club 1830, Cannon Ceremony, Jazz Club)
THURSDAY, MAY 31 HAVANA DEPART 7:00am Breakfast in the hotel 11:00am Check-out of hotel 11:45am - You will be transferred to Havana Jose Marti airport for your JetBlue flight leaving at 2:35pm and arrives in JFK at 6:01pm. Process through Cuban Immigration and Customs Back Home Missing Cuba Already