Program Purpose / ObjectivesThe purpose of this CME activity is to update practitioners on new antimicrobials and the current recommendations for managing commonly encountered or emerging diseasesFollowing attendance at this educational activity, participants should be able to:Recognize recent trends in endocarditis diagnosis, treatment, and preventionApply updated information to the understanding of C. difficile and other infections of the gastrointestinal tractImprove understanding of common and uncommon skin and soft-tissue infectionsApply evidence-based information to the management of selected infections encountered in office practiceUpdate understanding of this sometimes perplexing syndrome and apply it to the clinical settingSummarize recent guidelines regarding current management of patients with CAPReview the current status of antibiotic resistance, including VRE and MRSAIntegrate recent developments concerning M. tuberculosis infections into outpatient practiceSummarize our understanding of this Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as it relates to the primary care physicianIncorporate these infectious disease management tips into everyday practiceEnhance understanding of selected mycosesRecognize the importance and scope of the tremendous progress made in combating and even eradicating infectious diseases worldwideConference Sessions generally take place during the days at sea (as cruise itinerary allows) to avoid conflicts with Ports of Call or evening entertainment.