Caribbean CME Event in Roatan, Honduras in March 2026

CME/CPD Program on the Island of Roatan:
Neuroscience-Backed Ways to Mitigate Burnout

Medical providers: Learn while relaxing and recharging in paradise! Earn category 1 CME credits (US & Canada) or CPD hours (ANZ).

This unique learning activity blends flexible, self-paced learning with hour-long, in-person discussion groups, making it easy to fit professional growth into your getaway. Bonus: Your in-person attendance may allow you to use CME/CPD funds from your employer or qualify your trip for tax write-offs. Click here for other compelling reasons why you should attend!

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Who Should Attend: Medical practitioners who prefer laid-back, interactive learning in a destination location. If you enjoy connecting with colleagues from around the world and exploring engaging topics in a casual atmosphere, this event is for you.​

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How It Works:

• Self-paced learning: You’ll receive curated articles to read at your own pace (earn CME/CPD while lounging in a hammock).

• In-person discussion groups: Join us on the island of Roatan, Honduras, for relaxed, one-hour facilitated discussion groups to connect with peers and dive deeper into the material.

Why You’ll Love This Format:

• Recharge and reduce burnout in a stunning destination.

• In-person participation necessitates travel, so your trip may qualify for either CME/CPD fund reimbursement or a potential tax write-off.

• Access a wide range of articles, allowing you to earn anywhere from four to eight category 1 CME credits (or CPD hours) per day (gratifying both your mind and your employer/accountant).

Flexible Options:

• Earn CME/CPD for your participation in the daily in-person discussion groups

• Earn an additional four (and up to eight) CME credits (or CPD hours) per day from self-paced learning

• Enjoy the freedom to book your own travel dates and airfare

• Pick any accommodations you like, whether it’s a luxury hotel or a hut on the beach--the choice is yours

Dates: March 23 - 27, 2026 (five day program)
Time & location of discussion groups: 5 pm to 6 pm in West End, Roatan Island, Honduras (you set your own schedule for the self-paced learning)
Cost: $250 USD 

Click here to join the fun!

CME/CPD Information:

• Self-paced reading (CME): Earn category 1 CME by reading each article and completing an evaluation on the Open Evidence platform.

• Self-paced reading (CPD): Earn CPD by reading each article and documenting it in your CPD logbook*.

• In-person discussion group (CME): Earn category 1 CME by documenting your learning and how it applies to your practice on Learner+. (The Learner+ platform charges an annual fee for this service.) Prefer to keep things simple? Easy: just log your participation in the discussion as category 2 CME, which is self-documented and self-reported. Either way, since your in-person participation necessitates travel, your trip may qualify for CME fund reimbursement or a tax write-off. 

• In-person discussion group (CPD): Earn CPD by documenting your participation and learning in your CPD logbook*. Since your in-person participation necessitates travel, your trip may qualify for either CPD fund reimbursement or a tax write-off.

*AUS, NZ & Canadian medical practitioners: To document your CPD for recertification, keep a record of each peer discussion group you attend and each article you read, including the date and hours spent on each activity.

Have questions? We’ve got answers.

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Q: Who is this CME/CPD event for?
A: This event is perfect for medical practitioners who enjoy laid-back, interactive learning in a destination location. If you like connecting with colleagues from around the globe and exploring engaging topics in a casual atmosphere, you’ll fit right in.

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Q: Who is this CME/CPD event not for?
A: If your happy place is a hotel ballroom with stiff chairs, fluorescent lighting, and enough PowerPoint slides to wallpaper your house, you might want to sit this one out. We prefer learning that feels more like a lively chat than a snooze-fest in a necktie.

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Q: What’s the setting for the in-person discussion?
A: Forget the soul-sucking hotel conference room (we just can’t with the fake chandeliers). Instead, we will meet on a patio with a water view in Mangrove Bight (a five-minute walk from Half Moon Bay Beach in Roatan’s West End). Click here to learn more about the West End.

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Q: So I don’t have to spend four hours participating in-person in order to earn four CME credits/CPD hours?

A: That’s right! We know time in a beautiful location is the best antidote to provider burnout, so we keep the in-person portion short. You can earn the rest of your CME/CPD on your own schedule, leaving you plenty of time to frolic, nap, scuba dive, or do whatever restores your soul.

Q: What if my accountant (or employer) is super uptight and wants me to earn more than four CME credits/CPD hours per day?
A: No problem! Our self-paced learning materials let you earn as many credits as your schedule—and brain—will allow. You’ll be swimming in CME or CPD and your accountant (or employer) can stop clutching their spreadsheets.

Q: My accountant/employer wants to know if I can just Zoom in to the meeting instead of traveling to what he calls “vacation paradise.”
A: Sorry, no virtual option; you’ll have to relax in person in a gorgeous setting (and maybe even spend some time outdoors by the ocean, too). Bonus: science says that’s good for you, and you will be putting your learning from this activity directly into practice.

Q: Can my family or friends join me for the trip?
A: Absolutely! While the actual event is strictly for medical providers, there’s plenty nearby to keep your family and friends entertained while you’re living your best educational life. (Click here for a few ideas.)

Q: Do I have to stay at a certain hotel?
A: Nope! Stay wherever you like: budget motel, boutique inn, or full-on luxury. The choice is yours.​ We recommend staying within walking distance of Half Moon Bay Beach in the West End of Roatan so you can walk to the in-person discussion groups. The groups will be held on a patio with a water view that is located in Mangrove Bight (a bight in Honduras is a bay that is part of the coastline). Mangrove Bight is a small, tranquil community that is only a five-minute walk from the lively, bustling West End of Roatan.

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Q: Do you some suggestions for where to stay and what to do?

A: Yes! Click here for some ideas. Lodging in the community of Mangrove Bight (where the in-person discussion groups will be held) includes the following (click on names for links): Mangrove Dock Condos (where the discussion groups will be held), Posada Las Orquideas, Seagrape Plantation, Lands End Resort, Half Moon Resort, and Hotel Posada Arco Iris. The West End of Roatan is not all that big, so if you choose a place that is walking distance to Half Moon Bay Beach in the West End, you will be walking distance to the in-person discussion groups.

Q: Is the whole group expected to follow the same itinerary during the day?
A: No–you have complete freedom to do whatever brings you the most joy. The two of us will be diving with Seagrape Plantation Dive Shop in the West End, so if you are a diver who would enjoy joining colleagues, book your dives (directly with them by clicking here) to join us.

Q: How do I register for the CME program so I can join the fun?

A: Glad you asked! Click here to register.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

We know life happens, whether it’s a sudden emergency or an unexpected Nobel Prize nomination that requires you to change your travel plans. If you cancel at least eight weeks before the event, we’ll refund 75% of the price you paid. If you cancel at least six weeks before the event, we’ll refund 50%. After that, refunds are a no-go (planning international events is both complicated and time consuming!).