CE in Belize
July 2 - 6, 2012
Ambergris Caye, Belize 
16 Hours of COPE Approved CE While Enjoying a Caribbean Vacation

A wise traveler to this island getaway aptly captured the atmosphere of Ambergris Caye with
“no shoes, no shirt, no problem.”

Ambergris Caye encourages visitors to kick off their shoes and just relax. At 36 miles long, Ambergris is the largest of the cayes in Belize. Located in the northern-most waters of the country, three-quarters of a mile west of the Belize Barrier Reef, the island is surrounded by prominent dive and snorkel sites, including the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. The largest town on Ambergris Caye is San Pedro with a population of about 9,000. Renowned for its barefoot lifestyle and island vacation appeal, the primary mode of transportation on the town’s cobblestone streets are via golf carts. In the town and along the beaches to the north and south, visitors will find an eclectic blend of restaurants, shops, funky bars, a host of boutique hotels and numerous condominium complexes. The busiest of Belize’s visitor destinations, San Pedro retains its relaxed atmosphere and remains far from the glitz and noise of a city.

Fulfill your need for quality continuing education with up to 16 hours of COPE approved lectures, and take the vacation you deserve.

Classes of 4 hours each day begin on Monday afternoon.  Lectures are held again Tuesday morning with the afternoon free. Join the group for snorkeling on a catamaran, take off on your own for a round of golf or just put your feet up in a hammock with a good book. Wednesday is a free day. This is a great day to visit one of the many Maya ruins, horseback ride through the rainforest or fish for fresh snapper on the reef. Classes begin again on Thursday afternoon and finish on Friday morning giving you the option to stay an extra weekend. We recommend a minimum of a Saturday to Saturday stay.

How to Get to Ambergris Caye, Belize

Flying to Belize: US Airways, Delta, American & United fly to Belize City's Goldson International Airport (BZE).

Flying to Ambergris Caye: Tropic Air (www.tropicair.com) and Maya Island Air (www.mayaregional.com) have flights that leave hourly from Belize City's Goldson International Airport (BZE) to the San Pedro Airstrip on Ambergris Caye.  We recommend that you purchase your air tickets to San Pedro in advance of your arrival.  Allow approximately one hour between your arrival time at BZE and your departure for San Pedro. 

All visitors to Belize must present a valid United States passport before entering the country.  VISAS are NOT necessary for citizens of the US.

Conference Headquarters - The SunBreeze Hotel

The SunBreeze Hotel is the optimum hotel from which to explore the wonders of Belize. The hotel's professional team can assist you in coordinating all your activities. Some activities include diving the famous Blue Hole, Turneffe, Lighthouse and Glovers Reef , snorkeling our latest phenomenon -- shark & sting ray alley, fishing or simply exploring the countless Mayan ruins, cave tubing, rainforest and reserves amongst many others all within a boat ride away from our pier. The on-site dive shop offers a full range of PADI courses. Daily morning and afternoon local dives, snorkel trips and Atoll trips are scheduled. Our dive shop can take care of all your aquatic needs. Located at our beach front with boats departing from our private dock. SunBreeze Hotel is a U Shaped Spanish Architectural design with a touch of the Caribbean surrounded by tropical gardens overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The hotel is centrally located at the immediate south side of the heart of the town with easy access to every means of entertainment and water sport activity; yet out of the hustle of the town. An oceanfront property, we have an onsite restaurant, bar, freshwater pool, massage studio, art gallery, conference room, and complimentary early morning coffee. Our oceanfront restaurant has earned the reputation as the best on the island. "Blue Water Grill" overlooks the pristine waters of the Caribbean Sea serving breakfast, lunch and dinner specializing in "Island Cuisine with a Twist" and offering menu items including meat, poultry, fish, seafood, pizza and special days of sushi.

Hote Recommendations:

SunBreeze Hotel     www.sunbreeze.net
Ramon's Village Resort     www.ramons.com
Phoenix Resort     www.thephoenixresort.com
Victoria House     www.victoria-house.com
Blue Tang Inn    www.bluetanginn.com


Register Online Now

Regular..............................$795  
Early..................................$695 
Pre-Register Online by January 31, 2012 to receive $100 OFF Regular Registration Fee!

 

 





YOU CAN DEDUCT ALL YOUR TRAVEL EXPENSES of getting to and from your business destination.  These courses meet the requirements for CE deductibility under the Tax Reform Act.

Take a look at what your colleagues are saying about the meeting:

"How many continuing education seminars have you ever been to in the same sterile, suburban hotel lecture hall, that, however informative the lecture may have been, the setting made it a drudgery chore?  Not so at the SunBreeze Hotel, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, where COPE approved "CE in Belize" is held each year.  At those same boring lectures w
ere you able to wear casual tropical attire, sandals, or in some cases where the lecturers went barefoot?! Were you able to walk to your room with a view of the Caribbean Sea along the way, realizing that your class schedule is comfortable and not so frantic as to not be able to do all the island activities you wish to explore - such as diving the world's second largest coral reef?  
My first year was an excellent experience and I can't wait to return.  I think most of my classmates will be 'regulars' as well."
                                             
Mike Baughan, O.D.



Sample Course Schedule (Check Back for 2012 Courses and Speakers)

Monday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Management of Complicated Patients - Off Label Uses of Medications
COPE 25580-AS
Gregory S. Moore, OD

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Premium IOL Lenses - Refractive Surgery Co-Management
COPE 25579-RS
Gregory S. Moore, OD

Tuesday
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Oculoplastics - Overlooked Opportunities in Optometry
COPE 25589-AS
Gregory S. Moore, OD

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Roundtable - Current Trends in Contemporary Optometry
COPE Pending
Gregory S. Moore, OD & Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD, PhD

Wednesday
Free Day

Thursday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ocular Pharmacology Update
COPE 28677-PH
Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD, PhD

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Beyond AREDS: The Role of Nutrition in Eye Care
COPE 28454-PH
Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD, PhD

Friday
8:00 am - 10:00 am
A Fresh Look at Dry Eye Treatment
COPE 26899-PH
Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD, PhD

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Co-Management of the Low Vision Patient
COPE 27394-LV
Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD, PhD

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Success Principles for the Optometric Practice
COPE 28455-PM
Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD, PhD

For Additional Information, Contact:

Edward L. Paul, Jr., O.D., Ph.D. - Education Director
International Academy of Optometry
1135 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 203
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910-256-6364 phone
910-256-6617 fax
epauljr@aol.com



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