CBT French Polynesia

The ultimate "bucket list" trip

Earn 18.0 Mainpro+ credits from the sunny winners of the National CME Program Award of the College of Family Physicians of Canada—and experience the exotic and seductive islands of the South Pacific.

Iconic Mount Otemanu and the famous over-water bungalows of Bora Bora

December 21, 2024 to January 4, 2025

18.0 Mainpro+ credits

Tuition $1,295 CDN (tax-free)

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$1,295 CDN tuition until midnight on Jun 1, 2024
$1,595.00 CDN tuition until midnight on Dec 20, 2024
$1,895.00 CDN tuition on board on Dec 21, 2024

Book your vacation CME package with Arlene at (877) 466-8228 x 333 or email her at vacation@cbt.ca.

This CME respects your time. These workshops are certified at the very highest level (three-credits-per-hour) by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Our 3:1 CME saves you much time (and therefore money) over even ostensibly "free" 1:1 CME. You owe yourself at least a quick peek at the relative value calculations.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accepts Mainpro+ credits as equivalent (1:1) to MOC credits for Section 1 (i.e., Group Learning).

Many physician leaders have been trained by CBT Canada over the past 25 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.

CBT Canada is pleased to offer a CME cruise from Saturday, December 21, 2024 to Saturday, January 4, 2025 (14 nights) aboard the spectacular m/s Paul Gauguin, the #1 Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in the World (Travel+Leisure, 2022).

The CME is two of our most popular three-credits-per-hour modules: SpicyPsychUpdate Jalapeno Collection (reviewing thirty cutting-edge general interest psychology papers), and Happiness Science (very à propos in French Polynesia). Join us exploring paradise and you'll gain a marvellous set of tips that can be life-changing for your patients & colleagues, family & friends—and the ongoing project called "you".

Head instructor Greg Dubord, MD is the CME Director of CBT Canada, and the prime developer of medical CBT. He has presented over 500 workshops, including over 50 for the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and is a University of Toronto CME Teacher of the Year.

Personal message from Dr. Greg Dubord. "I’ve often traveled six months a year, so it's understandable that so many colleagues have asked me which places have most captured my heart. For a sun-kissed getaway, my top pick is French Polynesia. I find the combination of surreal mountain spires, soothingly-warm lagoons, vibrant marine life, unbridled Polynesian exoticism, and chic French culture completely intoxicating. I’m honored to be your guide on this, my sixth trip to French Polynesia."

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

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

Please join us for a "bucket list" trip in the romantic South Pacific. You’ll be completely enchanted as we explore three major island groups in exotic French Polynesia, including the Societies (Tahiti, Mo'orea, Bora Bora, historic Huahine, and ultra-exclusive Taha'a), the remote Marquesas (Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, and Nuku Hiva) and the Tuamotus (Fakarava Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve). But be smart & pack some extra shorts & tank-tops, because you may never, ever want to return home!

Oceanview staterooms start at $14,060 USD for two guests, which includes each of the following:

all taxes
all gratuities
truly gourmet meals
all beverages (including wine & spirits)

When you consider that you're on one of the world's top cruise ships sailing around almost everyone's concept of paradise, a rate of ~$500 per person per day is rather reasonable.

Book your vacation CME package with Arlene at (877) 466-8228 x 333 or email her at vacation@cbt.ca. This is an exclusive small ship, and space is very limited. On each of CBT Canada's past three Paul Gauguin CME cruises, the ship sold out many months in advance.

Traveling solo? If the "single supplement" is deterring you, Arlene may be able to help. Call (877) 466-8228 x 333 or email vacation@cbt.ca for details.

Day	Date	Location in FrPoly	Arrive	Depart
1	Dec 21	Tahiti, Society Islands		18:30hrs
2	Dec 22	CME at sea (4.5 credits)
3	Dec 23	Fakarava, Tuamotus	early morning	late afternoon
4	Dec 24	CME at sea (4.5 credits)
5	Dec 25	Fatu Hiva, Marquesas	early morning	late afternoon
6	Dec 26	Hiva Oa, Marquesas	early morning	late afternoon
7	Dec 27	Tahuata, Marquesas	at night	late afternoon
8	Dec 28	Nuku Hiva, Marquesas	early morning	late afternoon
9	Dec 29	CME at sea (4.5 credits)
10	Dec 30	CME at sea (4.5 credits)
11	Dec 31	Huahine, Society Islands	early morning	late afternoon
12	Jan 1	Bora Bora, Society Islands	early morning	late evening
13	Jan 2	Taha'a, Society Islands	early morning	late afternoon
14	Jan 3	Moorea, Society Islands	early morning	mid-afternoon
	Jan 3	Tahiti, Society Islands	early evening
15	Jan 4	Tahiti, Society Islands		08:30hrs

NOTE: This is the primo French Polynesian itinerary, which the m/s Paul Gauguin does only a few times a year. All other French Polynesian cruises suffer from significant compromises & omissions. If you're going to explore paradise, you owe it to yourself to do it right.

At the Welcome Social, Dr. Dubord will treat you & your traveling companions to a fast-paced presentation based on his 2019 experience with this exact itinerary. Expect dozens of practical tips, great photo ideas—and some stunning drone footage (taken by Dr. Dubord's teenage son).

The m/s Paul Gauguin

The m/s Paul Gauguin is an intimate 330-guest ship designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of the South Pacific. She visits small ports that larger ships can't reach, effortlessly blending into the stunning natural surroundings. The crew-to-guest ratio is one of the highest in the world, at 1:1.5. She thus offers an extension of the informal, relaxing environment of the islands, coupled with five-star service, comfort, and luxury.

Spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard watersports marina, a choice of three open-seating dining venues, and an extensive spa are among her luxurious attributes. And the beloved troupe of Gauguines—local Polynesians who serve as cruise staff, entertainers, and storytellers—add the unique personality of Polynesia to every sailing. Features:

licensed medical services
fully equipped fitness center
book and DVD library (24-hour)
fresh tropical fruits (replenished daily)
complimentary room service (24-hour)
PADI certificate and dive program (optional)
complimentary snorkel and SCUBA equipment
presentations by local naturalists (and special guests)
shipboard gratuities for room stewards and dining staff
free WiFi hot spots in all staterooms and common areas
luxury European linens, robes, and feather-down duvets
photo shop (including professional photography services)
boutique with Tahitian black pearls and other duty-free gifts
full entertainment program, highlighting local Polynesian artists
free bottled water, sodas, hot beverages, beer, and wine & spirits
personal fridge replenished daily with water, soft drinks, and beer
super-nifty retractable watersports marina, with complimentary kayaks, windsurfers, paddleboards, and Zodiacs (for optional snorkel & dive excursions)

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) a good cabin and the best flights 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. Book today!

Bucketlistosis (noun): Angst (up to & including existential) precipitated by the knowledge that one is aging without having visited a high percentage of desired locales. Treatment: One CBT Canada workshop annually.