OVERVIEW

Orthopaedics, Business, AI, Neuroscience & MSK Imaging 2027 is organized by Blue Horizon (BH) Conferencing and will be held from Jan 05 - 15, 2027 at World Voyager, Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina.

Conference Description:
If you've spent years attending the same conferences in the same cities and Antarctica has always been on your bucket list — this is your moment. Blue Horizon Conferencing's Antarctica program is unlike anything else in the medical conference calendar. This is not a meeting room and a name badge. This is world-class CME delivered aboard a luxury expedition vessel in one of the most remote and awe-inspiring places on earth. 

Delegates spend five days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula — Zodiac landings among penguin colonies, encounters with humpback whales, towering icebergs and pristine wilderness — while engaging with a very strong scientific programme featuring well-renowned keynote speakers and outstanding networking opportunities with fellow physicians who share a passion for both medicine and adventure.? 

Blue Horizon has delivered multiple highly successful Antarctica programs, and the testimonials speak for themselves. If you've finally decided to add this continent to your list, this is that opportunity. Now 20 of 35 couples confirmed — places are filling fast.

Antarctica All Inclusive:

  • Beunos Aires Hotel 
  • Hotel to Airport Transfer 
  • Charter Flight to Ushuaia 
  • Antarctica Voyage: all meals, landings and zodiac tours, alcoholic beverages, naturlist talks.
  • Ship to Airport Transfer
  • Return Charter Flight to Buenos Aires 

Itinerary: January 5-15, 2027

Day 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires
Begin your journey in Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital with an overnight stay at the elegant Hotel Emperador. Guests may choose to arrive earlier to relax and explore before we depart on January 6th for a 3.5-hour charter flight to Ushuaia, where we’ll board Quark Expeditions’ World Voyager for our Antarctic adventure.

Home to over 13 million people, Buenos Aires is South America’s most visited city. January is the warmest month of the year, with summer temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F), the perfect time to experience its vibrant energy.

Day 2: Charter transfer and flight to Ushuaia and board the World Voyager.
Ushuaia is a small but bustling port town at the tip of South America. This Argentine town is an ideal gateway for you to explore the southern extent of Patagonia while preparing for your adventure ahead. Enjoy the mountains or sample handcrafted chocolate at a café in town.

Day 3: Sea Day
Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land, you’ll be on the world’s most southern continent!

Day 4 & 5: Crossing the Drake Passage
Your days at sea are filled with presentations led by your Expedition Team on photography, wildlife, glaciology, and history. In between presentations, spend time on deck looking for wildlife, or chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.

Day 6 to 9: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
The most common reaction upon reaching the 7th Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are as untouched and enduring as Antarctica. You will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travelers alike. Every time we visit Antarctica, we witness something new or unexpected, which means that your expedition will be unlike any other—creating a unique, personal experience.

Each day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore glaciated bays, channels and landing sites. Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are hiking the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station or consorting with chinstrap, Adélie and gentoo penguins, all of which can be found here. Keep an eye out for Weddell, fur, crabeater and leopard seals as well as curious whales, such as humpbacks, minkes, or perhaps orcas while on a Zodiac cruise. Each excursion will present a new array of creatures to fascinate you and keep your camera busy.

Amid the serene silence of Antarctica, noisy interludes become indelible memories, such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles, or the boom and crack of a calving glacier.

Every day will be different, having been carefully crafted by your Expedition Team to inspire and educate you about this wonderful part of the world.

Day 10 & 11: Crossing the Drake Passage
The journey back across the Drake Passage provides final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air Spend time on the deck, watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy presentations by your Expedition Team and celebrate the experiences shared exploring Antarctica.

Day 12: Disembark in Ushuaia
You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, which allows for you to continue your adventure onward or catch your flights home.

Day 15th January 2027
Arrive Buenos Aires and check in to the Alvear Art Hotel
Day 26th January 2027
8:45 AMCharter transfer to Airport
11:00 AMCharter flight to Ushuaia
4:00 PMBoard World Voyager
6:00 PMDisembark for the Antarctic Peninsula
Day 37th January 2027
Sea dayOnboard safety briefings, ship orientation, and introductory lectures as we set sail 
toward the Antarctic Peninsula. Time to settle in, explore the vessel, and become 
familiar with expedition procedures.
Day 48th January 2027
7:00 am - 8:00 amBreakfast
8:00 am - 8:30 amBy Endurance We Conquer: Shackleton's Lessons for the 21st Century Physician -Derek Papp
8:30 am - 9:00 amEffective Team Building - Dr. Alex Vaccaro
9:30 am - 10:00 amGroup Discussion
10:00 am - 12:00 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
9:30 am - 10:00 amGroup Discussion
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmLunch
12:30pm - 1:00 pmImaging of Subtle and Important Hip and Knee Fractures - Prof. Jon Jacobson
1:00 pm - 1:30 pmNeal ElAttrache TBD
1:30 pm - 2:00 pmSports Recovery and Rehabilitation: Emphasis on the Cold Plunge - Dr Derek Papp
2:00 pm - 2:30 pmGroup Discussion
2:30pm - 4:30 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
Day 59th January 2027
7:00 am - 8:00 amBreakfast
8:00 am - 8:30 amTBD - Neal ElAttrache
8:30 am - 9:00 amMRI of the Hip - Prof. Jon Jacobson
9:00 am - 9:30 amDe-skilling, Never-skilling and Mis-skilling with AI: Universal Basic and Universal High Income - Prof. Meng Law
9:30 am - 10:00 amGroup Discussion
10:00 am - 12:00 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmLunch
12:30 pm - 1:00 pmTechnological Advances in Spine Surgery - Dr. Alex Vaccaro
1:00 pm - 1:30 pmUltrasound of Peripheral Nerve Entrapment - Prof. Jon Jacobson
2:00 pm - 2:30 pmGroup Discussion
2:30 pm - 4:30 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
Day 610th January 2027
7:00 am - 8:00 amBreakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 amImaging the Neurovascular Unit/Glymphatics in Prolonged Spaceflight- Prof. Meng Law
9:00 am - 9:30 amTBD - Neal ElAttrache
9:30 am - 10:00 amGroup Discussion
10:00 am - 12:00 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmLunch
12:30 pm - 1:00 pmControversies in the Management of Spinal Trauma - Dr. Alex Vaccaro
1:00 pm - 1:30 pmRadiographic Evaluation of Arthritis - Prof. Jon Jacobson
2:00 pm - 2:30 pmGroup Discussion
2:30 pm - 4:30 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
Day 711th January 2027
7:00 am - 8:00 amBreakfast
8:00 am - 8:30 amImpact of Imaging and AI on the Environment: How Can We Become More Sustainable - Prof. Meng Law
8:30 am - 9:00 amMRI of the Shoulder with Ultrasound Correlation - Prof. Jon Jacobson
9:00 am - 9:30 amTBD - Harris Gellman
9:30 am - 10:00 amGroup Discussion
10:00 am - 12:00 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmLunch
12:30 pm - 1:00 pmIntroduction to the Society for Bedside Medicine - Derek Papp
1:00 pm - 1:30 pmCurrent Applications and Future of AI in Healthcare, Spaceflight and Humanity- Prof. Meng Law
2:00 pm - 2:30 pmGroup Discussion
2:30 pm - 4:30 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
Day 812th January 2027
7:00 am - 8:00 amBreakfast
8:00 am - 8:30 amImaging of Musculoskeletal Infection - Prof. Jon Jacobson
8:30 am - 9:00 amCharcot Spine - Dr. Alex Vaccaro
9:30 am - 10:00 amGroup Discussion
10:00 am - 12:00 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmLunch
12:30 pm - 1:00 pmCardiovascular Contributions and Risk Factors for Dementia - Prof. Meng Law
1:00 pm - 1:30 pmProviding the Gift of Motion: How to Improve Lives of Those with Spinal Cord Injury - Dr. Alex Vaccaro
2:00 pm - 2:30 pmGroup Discussion
2:30 pm - 4:30 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
Day 913th January 2027
7:00 am - 8:00 amBreakfast
8:00 am - 8:30 amAlgorithmic Approach to Musculoskeletal Pathology - Prof. Jon Jacobson
8:30 am - 9:00 amNeurotrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury: Australian vs American Football — Which is Worse? - Prof. Meng Law
9:30 am - 10:00 amGroup Discussion
10:00 am - 12:00 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmLunch
12:30 pm - 1:00 pmTips for Building a Successful Medical Practice - Dr. Alex Vaccaro
1:00 pm - 1:30 pmTBD - Neal ElAttrache
2:00 pm - 2:30 pmGroup Discussion
2:30 pm - 4:30 pmAntarctica Landing / Zodiac Tour
Day 1014th January 2027
7:00 am - 8:00 amBreakfast
8:00 am - 12:00 pmFree Day — No Lectures
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmLunch
12:30 pm - 4:30 pmFree Afternoon
Day 1115th January 2027
From 10:00 amAirport transfer to Ushuaia airport

KEY DATES

Registrations Open
14 Oct, 2025
Registrations Open
Event Start Date
05 Jan, 2027
Event Start Date
Event End Date
15 Jan, 2027
Event End Date
Credits

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of IAME and BHC.

IAME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. IAME designates this live activity for a maximum 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

  • 22 CME
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianOrthopedicsNeurologistsImagingUltrasound SpecialistsNeuroscienceMSK Radiologists

    SPECIALITIES

    OrthopedicsNeuroscienceMusculoskeletal RadiologyHealthcare Technology

    SUGGESTED HOTELS

    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationWorld Voyager
    Ushuaia

    CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

    Booking and Payments:

    • Joining our January 2027 expedition is simple! To make things easy, we offer a three-installment payment plan, depending on when you join the participant list:
      Deposit - 30%
    • Payable at the time of booking to secure your place on the expedition.
      Second Payment - 40%
    • Due around 12 months before departure.
      Final Balance - 30%
    • Due around 6 months before departure.
    • Payments can be made by bank transfer or credit card. Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you a personalized payment schedule and detailed instructions.
    • If you join the expedition after one or more installments are due, your payment plan will be adjusted accordingly.

    Cancellations and Transfers:

    • We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel more than 180 days before departure, your payments are refundable minus a US $1,250 administrative fee per person.
    • Cancellations made between 179 and 120 days before departure will forfeit the deposit.
    • If you cancel within 120 days of departure, all payments are non-refundable.
    • You can transfer your booking to another person at any time for a US $1,250 transfer fee. All cancellations or transfer requests must be made in writing. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance to protect your booking.

    Tax and Conference Information:

    • Tax deductibility and CME/CPD eligibility vary depending on individual circumstances and local laws. Please check with your accountant or tax advisor for personalized guidance.

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