Urgent Care Symposium - Nassau, Bahamas (Oct 12 - 15, 2026)

Urgent Care Symposium is organized by CME4LIFE and will be held from Oct 12 - 15, 2026 at Margaritaville Beach Resort - Nassau, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas.

Description:
Looking to optimize your urgent care skills? Invest in your training!

Join CME4Life for an exciting and comprehensive urgent care workshop designed specifically for PAs and NPs like you!
Our interactive urgent care symposium will cover everything you need to know about providing high-quality care in an urgent care setting and staying out of trouble.

From the latest evidence-based medicine to thinking protocols and mnemonics, we’ll provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to feel confident and competent in your urgent care practice.

John Bielinski, PA-C, will guide you through real-world scenarios, helping you develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to provide the best care possible for your patients. You will learn innovative learning systems designed for measurable changes in your practice, as well as medical malpractice defense and medical error reduction.

You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other PAs and NPs in the field and learn from their experiences and perspectives.

We understand the importance of staying up to date on the latest medical trends and pharmacology, which is why our urgent care symposium includes the latest evidence-based practices and treatments. You’ll leave the urgent care symposium with practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately in your urgent care practice.

Whether you’re a seasoned urgent care provider or just starting out, this workshop is for you. We believe that by investing in your own professional development, you’re investing in the health and well-being of your patients.

Make the Most of Your Stay in Nassau

When you’re attending the conference at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, you’re not just steps from the meeting space — you’re steps from turquoise water, island adventure, and world-class dining. Located on Nassau’s iconic waterfront, the resort puts you in the heart of vibrant Bahamian culture with unbeatable convenience and tropical luxury.

Whether you want to relax after a full day of learning or sneak in some fun before sessions begin, this is the perfect destination to mix education, sunshine, and island escape.

Course Outline:
Day 1 & 2

How to Not Get Burned

• Understand the balance between “patient” and “customer”
• Integrate effective communication skills for enhanced bedside interactions
• Evaluate cognitive errors and common bias traps
• Medical malpractice defense pearls
• Documentation and discharge instruction best practices

How to Not Burn Out

• “Remember your essay” — reconnecting to your purpose in medicine
• Finding honesty in limitations and flaws
• Balancing faith vs. fear in the practice of medicine

Abdominal Pain

• Apply a systematic approach based on AFP guidelines
• Avoid common pitfalls in abdominal pain assessment
• Identify high-risk scenarios and differential diagnoses

Chest Pain

• Differentiate causes of chest pain
• Identify infectious causes and apply AHA/ACC guideline-based management
• Calculate HEART Score and determine when to escalate care

Dyspnea

• Diagnose top five diseases associated with dyspnea
• Recognize CHF early and manage using AHA/ACC guidelines
• Manage asthma according to Global Initiative in Asthma standards

Rashes

• Review self-limiting vs serious rashes
• Evaluate fungal, viral, and bacterial skin conditions
• Discuss treatment strategies for urgent care

Addiction / ETOH & Opiates

• Evaluate patients presenting with withdrawal symptoms
• Identify addiction patterns and urgent care interventions
• Stabilization medications and protocols

Eyes

• Review anatomy, physiology, and vision evaluation
• Manage corneal abrasions, conjunctivitis, and eyelid lesions
• Identify vision-threatening injuries and appropriate referrals

ENT

• Diagnose and treat ear & canal pathologies
• Manage otitis media, hearing loss, and foreign bodies
• Treat anterior & posterior epistaxis
• Evaluate pharyngitis presentations

Day 3 & 4

Emotional Intelligence: AMA (30')/Speed

• Enhance APP–EA communication
• Optimize bedside manner and patient engagement
• Improve team dynamics across nurses and consultants

GU: UTI and Pyelonephritis

• Evaluate dysuria and UTI cases
• Diagnose and treat STDs with urgent care protocols

OB/GYN

• Evaluate pregnancy and first-trimester complications
• Identify & manage ectopic pregnancy

Headache

• Identify life-threatening headaches (SAH, meningitis, temporal arteritis)
• Manage common headaches (cluster, migraine, tension)
• Review urgent care treatment strategies

Ortho

• Review radiographic patterns of urgent care injuries
• Head-to-toe review of common fractures
• Splinting, stabilization, and pain management essentials

Wound Care

• Assess wounds for nerve, tendon, and vascular involvement
• Review closure techniques (tape, adhesive, sutures, staples)
• Manage complicated wounds (bites, stellate, crush injuries)

Infectious Disease

• Review common infections in urgent care medicine
• Improve efficiency in clinical evaluation
• Select appropriate empirical antimicrobials

Highlights:

• Explore Junkanoo Beach — just outside the resort
Stroll along soft white sand, enjoy crystal-clear waters, or grab a local Bahamian snack between sessions.

• Fins Up Water Park on-site
Take a break with pools, water slides, a lazy river, or simply unwind in a cabana overlooking the ocean.

• Dine your way around the resort
From waterfront restaurants to rooftop lounges with sunset views, you’ll find fresh seafood, island flavors, and plenty of relaxing spots to recharge.

• Walk to Nassau’s top attractions
Visit historic Bay Street, shop local markets, or explore the vibrant nightlife — all minutes from the resort.

• Relax at the St. Somewhere Spa
Schedule a massage or treatment to unwind after a day of high-yield learning.

Registration Options

Concierge Package

• Full live conference registration (Claim 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits)
• 4 nights at the Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau (We handle your hotel booking — just show up ready to learn and relax!)
• Printed slide book included ($70 value)
• Two FREE bonus CME courses – LifeBlood Series + Pharmacology Self-Assessment ($1,200 value)

*Flights, Meals and Car rental are not included in this package. 

Live In-Person Course

Join John Bielinski, PA-C, for a 4-day, high-energy Urgent Care Symposium in Nassau, Bahamas.

Earn 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits while mastering high-yield, real-world urgent care and emergency medicine content.

Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations. CME4Life has negotiated exclusive discounted rates at the Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau.

You’ll receive bonus digital course materials through iCME4Life (our learning management system) plus, recordings of the conference will be available post-conference for continued access and review.

Live Webinar

Can’t make it to the Bahamas? Join the live interactive webinar from the comfort of your home or office.
Earn 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits as you engage directly with John Bielinski during real-time teaching, Q&A, and clinical discussions.

You’ll receive digital course materials and enjoy the same focused, high-impact learning experience as our in-person attendees — plus, recordings will be available post-conference for continued review.

Printed Slide Book

Full-color printed slide book with all course visuals, notes, and key review points.

Perfect for following along during the course and continued review after.