Continuing Education, Inc. to Hold Gastroenterology Conference at Sea.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2001

Direct From Medical Newswire - Holland America Lines' ms Statendam will pull out of the port of Vancouver on July 21, 2002 and begin her weekly journey through the coastal towns and magnificent glaciers along the coast of Alaska.

This week, however, there will be an unusual demographic anomaly - an unusual number of gastroenterologists will be aboard for Continuing Education's Update in Gastroenterology, 2002.

The annual meeting will again be directed by David B. Doman, M.D. FACP, FACG, Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Doman will be joined by Neil Stollman, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF, Interim Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, San Francisco General Hospital. The program is fully accredited for 14 hours of Category 1 Continuing Medical Education. A variety of topics will be covered: the newest treatment options for GERD; the latest diagnostic tests and treatment options for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; the latest theories in pathopysiology and new treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome; techniques of colorectal cancer screening; the many GI manifestations of AIDS; the epidemiology, diagnostic evaluation, and latest therapeutic options for Hepatitis C; liver disease and pregnancy; and the evolving role of probiotics and alternative/complimentary medicine in GI disorders.

The Update in Gastroenterology has been held twice before on Holland America's 5-star ships. Last year the conference cruised to the Caribbean in February and was a wonderful success, with excellent evaluations from all participants. The first Update in Gastroenterology was held on an Alaskan cruise in 1999, where participants enjoyed Alaska's unique feast for the senses, while earning a good chunk of their CME requirements in the wonderful and low-stress atmosphere that can be found only aboard Holland America's beautiful vessels.

This conference is a part of Continuing Education, Inc.'s University at Sea. This program allows professionals to spend time relaxing with their families while earning continuing education credits and networking with other professionals. The unique atmosphere lends itself well to conferences. The meeting space aboard these ships is comparable to that found in the best hotels and conference centers in the world and the committed faculty are well-known, first-rate professionals. The relaxing atmosphere of the ship results in a happy marriage between business and pleasure. Something about the friendly atmosphere on board lends itself to spontaneous discussions with people you would not have otherwise known.

A cruise conference means that you can bring your family along. Conference sessions take place almost entirely while the ship is at sea so as not to interfere with ports of call. Your family can find any number of activities to entertain themselves while you are in class. Classes end at a reasonable hour so that participants can dine with their families. You can get your CME credits and vacation with your family without worrying about being away from the office.

For further information on or to register for the Update in Gastroenterology, 2002, and for a schedule of other cruise conferences, visit http://www.continuingeducation.net.

Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians and is committed to developing and presenting the finest accredited continuing education programs for professionals that can be found. Continuing Education, Inc.'s programs are designed for the specific purpose of allowing the busy professional to obtain the educational course credits required to maintain licensing, while at the same time enjoying a family holiday without spending too much time away from his or her practice.

For more information on Continuing Education, Inc.'s Cruise Meetings, please call toll free 1-800-422-0711, or visit http://www.continuingeducation.net

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