CBT Kauai

Earn 36.0 Mainpro+ credits / 36 AAFP Prescribed credits from the aloha-spirited winners of the national CME Program Award of the College of Family Physicians of Canada—and explore the exotic Garden Island of Kauai.

Kauai's renowned Nā Pali Coast

March 22-24, 2021

36.0 Mainpro+ credits 

Earlybird tuition $895 USD (no tax) 

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  • $895.00 tuition until midnight on January 31, 2021
  • $1,195.00 tuition starting on February 1, 2021
  • $1,495.00 tuition at the door on March 22, 2021

This CME respects your time. This workshop is certified at the highest level (three-credits-per-hour) by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Our 3:1 CME saves you an incredible amount of time (and therefore money) over 1:1 CME. Just have a look at the five-year benefit calculations. 

Vacation CME has many advantages over local CME. See what your colleagues are saying, and explore the case for it being four-credit-per-hour CME. 

ALOHA! CBT Kauai will be held at the spectacular Grand Hyatt on sunny Poipu Beach from March 22-24, 2021. Workshop hours are 8:00AM to 12:15PM on the Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, leaving you & your family free all other times to explore & play on the exuberant Garden Island.

The CME is the acclaimed three-credits-per-hour CBT for Anxiety module (you'll earn 36.0 Mainpro+ credits / 36.0 AAFP Prescribed credits) from just 12.0 workshop hours). Join us and you’ll learn a marvellous set of ultra-brief techniques to help patients overcome shyness, worry, panic & other common anxiety disorders.

Head instructor Greg Dubord, MD is a recent University of Toronto CME Teacher of the Year and is nicely warmed up after giving over 500 CBT workshops. Seasoned assistant faculty includes Peter Duffy, MD, CCFM(EM), FCFP,  Co-Director of the CMCBT Program; uOttawa child psychiatrist Helen Spenser, MSW, MD, CCFP, FRCPC, one of Canada's leading authorities on CBT for anxiety in children & adolescents; and UCalgary's Sanjeeve Sockanathan, MD, CCFP, MRCGP, PGCMDE (Oxford). 

Many physician leaders have been trained by CBT Canada over the past twenty years. Alumni include CFPC presidents (both national & provincial), department chairs, residency training program directors—and even a few doctors who are comfortable using drills & saws. For a compilation of testimonials, click here. 

No shirt, no shoes, no CME. However, what you do during non-CME hours is up to you. The CMPA now refers to physician well-being as "the missing quality of care indicator" because it so powerfully predicts patient outcomes. Physician, recharge yourself! 

New York Time's 36 Hours in Kauai, Hawaii has this subtitle, "All the raves you’ve heard are true. Kauai is a lush island with just the right mix of amenities and untamed beauty." Elaborating, "The Garden Isle is a place that rewards exploration and you won’t have to look hard to carve out your own little corner of paradise."

National Geographic Traveler ranked Kauai as one of the 21 "must-see" destinations for 2017. Kauai is one of just three locations in the United States (and the only Hawaiian island) showcased. The article cites Kauai's "blockbuster locations" with "jaw-dropping views" and "unbelievably lush landscapes". Kauai and the other 20 "Best of the World" destinations are featured in the Dec 2016/Jan 2017 issue.  

Huffington Post has a terrific article entitled 11 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Kauai in Your Lifetime. "Kauai is the ultimate destination in Hawaii. The Garden Isle checks off every essential on any traveler’s bucket list: beaches, hikes, resorts, and then some. Not to mention it’s one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth."

You snooze, you lose. On November 9, 2018 a North Shore home sold for $46.1 million, shattering the Hawaiian single-family record. The name Hale Ae Kai loosely translates to "2nd home for ophthalmologists". The 9,000 square foot Bali-style structure sits nicely on its 15-acres. If it rents out like before, it's yours for just $18,000/night (plus a $1,600 cleaning fee). 

WARNING: Your time on the intoxicatingly-beautiful tropical island of Kauai may cause you to question some of your major life decisions; e.g., "Why did I skip coconut tree climbing lessons in high school?" and/or "Why didn't I join the Kalalau hippies when they invited me back in med school?" and/or "Why didn’t I become a professional surfer when I had the chance?"

Tardy Chief

We work with some truly first-class venues (e.g., the Grand Hyatt) which deservedly sell out months in advance. Unfortunately, some doctors share traits with mere mortals, including the tendency to procrastinate. Regrettably, even the most strident cries of "Do you know who I am?" cannot secure the Chief of Staff (or any other Minor Deity) the best flights and a prime suite when the snowplows are already out. You owe it to yourself and your family to book early. How early? Those who've learned their lessons and take vacations seriously snap up the prime options a year or more in advance. That's just how it is.

Explore Kauai

The readers of USA Today rated Kauai the Best Anniversary Trip in the World. Kauai is the most tranquil and pristine of the main Hawaiian Islands, with beach fringing an astounding 44% (80km) of its tropical coastline. Those who know Kauai love Kauai, for it truly is a paradise on earth:

Sea ("makai"):

Land ("mauka"):

If seeing is believing, check out your colleagues' photos (2011 & 2017). And here is 90 minutes of 4K drone footage of the beautiful island of Kauai. 

Bucketlistosis (noun): Angst (up to & including existential) precipitated by the knowledge that one is aging without having made much progress on one's "bucket list". Treatment: One CBT Canada workshop annually. 

Films shot on Kauai include Gilligan's Island, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Blue Hawaii, South Pacific, Amazing Race, Thorn Birds, King Kong, 6 Days/7 Nights, Donovan's Reef, Soul Surfer, Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Descendants (tour). 

Kauai real estate. Sadly, Julia Roberts sold her 2 acre Hanalei Bay property for $16.2 million, and Michael Crichton sold his for $46.1 million (only $5 million per bedroom). Happily, the HGTV's Ultimate House is listed for just $8.9 million. Better still, make Mark Zuckerberg an offer on his $145 million North Shore complex. 

The rose-ringed parakeet (named after the subtle pink stripe around the male's neck) is a frequent sight on Kauai. They're a popular pet in part because of their ability to mimic human speech. Their diet includes lychee, breadfruit, mango, papaya and even corn... and not all farmers love them. 

Condé Nast Traveler declared Kauai's North Shore "Hawaii's Hidden Gem" and a last bastion of undiscovered authenticity. "The drive from Princeville down to Hanalei, on the North Shore of Kauai, is one of the better ways on this planet to spend ten minutes. Something magical happens on this drive. At the very least, you look up from your iPhone, and everyone in the car falls silent." 

Speaking Hawaiian is easy if you happen to speak Ta'hitian, from which it is derived. However, if you're a haole with a native tongue of English or French, you may not know a pupu from a humuhumunukunukuapua'a (although they can be one in the same). Hawaiian Words may save your okole.

Accommodations

Your home for the week (ideally longer!) will be one of the world's top resorts, according to both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure (ref). If you're looking for a laid-back resort-only vacation (a pity given the extraordinary beauty of Kauai), you'll be very content at the Grand Hyatt: 

  • explore the Hyatt's exotic Hawaiian grounds (as lush & exuberant as you'll find anywhere)
  • enjoy spectacular views of the tropical Pacific Ocean
  • wiggle your toes in the warm sands of Poipu Beach
  • boogie board the breakers right in front of the hotel
  • float through the Hyatt's meandering rivers & pools
  • relax, refresh and recharge with a visit to Anara Spa
  • get svelter at the state-of-the-art 24 hour StayFit gym
  • join one of the many yoga, fitness, and wellness classes
  • challenge yourself at the Robert Trent Jones Jr golf course
  • sip girlie drinks on your spacious guest room's private lanai
  • whack some balls on the scenic tennis courts
  • walk with your family along the red-rocked Maha'ulepu Trail
  • party down at the spectacular beachside luau
  • enroll your keiki (ages 3-12) in Camp Hyatt for fun-filled days of play and culture

As you might expect, TripAdvisor rates the Grand Hyatt the #1 resort on Kauai (out of 35, with over 5,000 reviews).  

Grand Hyatt Kauai photos

Culinary | Golf | Kids | Luau | Pool | Recreation | Rooms | Spa 

The Grand Hyatt Kauai is renowned for its dining, which strongly emphasizes fresh & natural island ingredients. Options include:

  • Tidepools. Feast Hawaiian-style on the freshest of fish and steak while you take in the tropical gardens and koi-filled lagoon from a thatched-roof bungalow at the base of a waterfall. The Hyatt's top restaurant provides the quintessential Hawaiian dining experience.
  • Dondero's.  Dine al fresco under the twinkling evening stars overlooking the ocean, or choose the intimate indoor settings with beautiful murals and floor tiles reminiscent of an Italian villa. Either way, a fusion of sensations will delight you at this award-winning Italian restaurant.
  • Ilima Terrace.  Cascading waterfalls and koi-filled ponds surround you at Ilima Terrace. Enjoy the stunning scenery from this open-air restaurant, perfect any time of day, and serving what is possibly Kauai's best brunch.
  • Seaview Terrace.  By morning enjoy fresh pastries, yogurt, granola, fruit juice, tea and coffee, while taking in the view. As day turns to evening, stop by for cocktails and pupus while watching the spectacular Kauai sunset. Early evening kids meals available, and there's live Hawaiian entertainment nightly.
  • Poipu Bay Clubhouse.  Poipu Bay Clubhouse resembles a private country club and you are an automatic member. Settle in for a delicious breakfast or lunch in front of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the majestic Poipu Bay Golf Course.
  • Hale Nalu.  Conveniently situated close to the pools, lagoon and beach, this full-service restaurant offers everything from grilled fish sandwiches to paninis and wraps and salads and smoothies.
  • Stevenson's Sushi & Spirits.  This luxury nightspot offers a truly unique and welcoming atmosphere with a 27-ft koa wood bar, outdoor lanai and intimate lounge seating.  The bar features beautifully carved koa in traditional sugarcane and pineapple motifs.
  • Captain's Bar.  Like captains of old, you sit perched above it all, overseeing the activity in the lagoon and contemplating your next voyage... and/or your next Mai Tai. From late morning to sunset, this lively spot serves up fantastic views of Keoneloa Bay and refreshing tropical drinks to keep you cool in the warm Kauai sunshine.
  • Shipwreck Bar.  Rocket down the waterslide, then head on over to Shipwreck Bar, located alongside the saltwater lagoon for a refreshing drink to keep you going during your day in the sun.

Other options include the Hyatt's beachside dining under starlit tropical skies, and Poipu-area classics like Keoki's Paradise, Beach House, Eating House 1849, Merriman's Fish House, Plantation Gardens, and RumFire. 

For a limited time we're able to offer Pool Views at the Grand Hyatt for just $335/night (usu. $649/night) and Deluxe Oceanviews for just $425/night (usu. $729/night).

 

Reservations may be made directly with the Grand Hyatt at 888.421.1442. For assistance putting together a package (hotel, air, +/- car) at no extra charge, email Awesome Arlene at vacation@cbt.ca or call her at 877.466.8228 x 333. She'll treat you right.

WARNING: The Grand Hyatt is Kauai's most popular resort, and it sells out far in advance (just ask some of the past workshop participants!).

Hawaiian hula lessons

Call Arlene at 877.466.8228 x 333

or email her at vacation@cbt.ca
book your vacation package

CBT Canada Refund Policy

You may transfer 100% of your tuition to another workshop (free)
or receive a full refund minus a 25% processing fee

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