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PresentationFever in the returning traveler
Next · 10:45 AMMosquito-borne infections
Journal moduleVaccines before travel

Live today · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Day 1 · Travel and tropical medicine

  1. Fever in the returning traveler
  2. Mosquito-borne infections
  3. Vaccines before travel

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Choose your dates and specialty.

Make Destin your setting. Start any day of the year and choose 1–7 consecutive study days.

Review your personal program.

We build it from presentations and journal modules for your specialty. Swap or remove sessions before you confirm.

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Check in once from your phone within 20 miles of the designated center. Study at your destination, then make the afternoon your own. See the Destin check-in area.

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Your program draws on licensed educational content. Presentations pair audio with slides; journal modules link to source readings.

Sample 3-day conference in Destin

IllustrativeSAMPLE CONFERENCE

A practical update in primary care

Tue 12 – Thu 14 Jan 2027 · 3 study days · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Central Time

Day 1 · Tue 12 JanTravel and tropical medicine

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationFever in the returning travelerAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationMosquito-borne infectionsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    Journal moduleVaccines before travelRead at its PubMed Central link

Day 2 · Wed 13 JanHeat, sun and active lives

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationHeat illness and hydrationAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationSun exposure and skin protectionAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationSprains and overuse injuriesAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Day 3 · Thu 14 JanSleep and fatigue

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationInsomnia and sleep habitsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Journal moduleShift work and the body clockRead at its PubMed Central link
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationDaytime sleepinessAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Checked in 9:04 AM · location verified within 20 miles

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Credit options

Category 1 through a session’s accredited provider, where offered.

Category 2 self-claimed by eligible physicians for qualifying learning.

It depends on the session. A presentation or journal module offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ only where its accredited provider offers a CME activity and supplies instructions for claiming it; then you claim it as that provider directs. That credit comes from the provider, not from Shift CME, and not every session offers it. Physicians may also self-claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for learning they judge meets the AMA's requirements, and your Shift CME records can support that claim. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants follow their own certifying bodies' rules: NCCPA lets PAs self-claim Category 2 CME, while AANPCB and ANCC require accredited contact hours, which Shift CME does not award.

Where to stay in Destin

From the dunes at Norriego Point and the trails of Henderson Beach State Park to the harbor-side museum and the beaches of Okaloosa Island, Destin keeps clear emerald water close to hand.

Destin
Choose Destin for boating and fishing close at hand. The tourism board lists hotels, condo rentals, resorts and vacation homes, and describes the area as a hub for boats, upscale shopping and dining.
Fort Walton Beach
Choose Fort Walton Beach for a classic downtown with small shops, museums and antiquing. The tourism board lists it among its places to stay.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Destin

The tourism board describes mild temperatures and warm Gulf waters in every season, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Conferences are available all year.

Destin after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM Destin time, which is Central time. Three easy choices are a walk on the dunes at Norriego Point, the nature trail at Henderson Beach State Park, or the Destin History & Fishing Museum. Leave time for parking, because the tourism board says parking at Norriego Point can be limited.

Travel, lodging and any park or museum arrangements are made separately. Your conference follows your specialty and interests, and the Gulf coast is the setting you choose around it.

Norriego Point and the harbor

Norriego Point is a peninsula of white sand dunes between Destin Harbor and the East Pass, the channel to the Gulf of Mexico. You can see it from the Marler Bridge. By car, drive Gulf Shore Drive to its end, where there is a parking lot. By water, people arrive by boat, kayak, paddleboard or jet ski, and water taxis run to it.

Jetties on one side and the harbor on the other shield the point from strong Gulf tides and currents, and the tourism board describes shallow tide pools near the jetties. Sea oats and wooden fences help prevent erosion along the peninsula. The tourism board says the water over the white sand is clear enough to spot marine life such as seahorses, stingrays, urchins and turtles, with high tide the time it recommends for underwater viewing, and that the harbor side is a good place to watch passing boats.

Henderson Beach State Park

Henderson Beach State Park, at 17000 Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin, covers 200 acres on the Gulf. A winding nature trail passes endangered coastal scrub communities, and the park protects four endangered or protected plant species and serves as habitat for six listed shorebird species.

A pet-friendly trail of about three-quarters of a mile runs through the dunes, the park’s mile-long paved road is described as a leisurely bike ride, and visitors can fish from the surf. Guided trail tours are available on request. Facilities listed include restrooms, showers, grills, picnic pavilions, an accessibility ramp and artificial reefs, and the park has 60 campsites. Check the park’s own page for current hours and any closures before you plan an afternoon visit.

Fishing history at the museum

The Destin History & Fishing Museum is at 108 Stahlman Avenue and tells the story of a small fishing village that began at East Pass in the 1830s. It displays the original Destin post office building, the oldest seine fishing boat still in existence and vintage photographs of early settlers and boat captains.

Its Mike Long Memorial Fish Wall has more than 100 fish mounts, its reef tank recreates an underwater reef, and another exhibit covers the Destin Fishing Rodeo. Compare its current hours with your 2:00 PM finish before you go.

Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach

Gulf Islands National Seashore’s Okaloosa Day Use Area is between Destin and Fort Walton on Okaloosa Island, west of Destin along Highway 98. The National Park Service says it is typically less crowded than other parts of the seashore, with outdoor showers, restrooms, parking, picnic tables and a small craft boat launch with access to Choctawhatchee Bay. Pets are not allowed, a fishing license is needed for shoreline fishing, parking is allowed only in designated spaces, overnight parking is not permitted, and the restroom is open only during operating hours.

Kitesurfing is allowed here only, within the seashore, from April 1 through September 30. For a town setting, Destin’s tourism board describes Fort Walton Beach as a classic downtown with mom-and-pop shops, museums, history and antiquing.

When to visit Destin

The Destin–Fort Walton Beach tourism board says mild temperatures and warm Gulf waters make the area enjoyable in every season. It describes the water as clear and emerald and the beaches as soft, white sand.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, according to the National Hurricane Center. The center puts the peak on September 10, with most activity between mid-August and mid-October. The tourism board’s fall page also mentions a running lineup of local events and festivals. Check a current forecast before any trip in those months, and keep a flexible plan for outdoor outings.

Getting to Destin and your study setting

Destin – Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is run by Okaloosa County Airport Administration, with its address on State Road 85 North at Eglin Air Force Base. Its site says no public transportation serves the airport, that rental agencies are in the baggage claim lobby and that more than 60 local shuttle companies serve the Northwest Panhandle. It also lists a covered rideshare pickup area steps from the terminal and suggests asking your hotel or condo about a courtesy shuttle. The site does not give a distance to Destin, so check a map before you travel.

The map shows straight-line distances from Shift’s designated center. These are orientation distances, not driving distances or travel-time estimates. Check your exact address against the conference’s check-in area before booking.

Destination
Destin, Florida
Milder travel season
Nov–Apr
Arrival airport
Destin – Fort Walton Beach Airport · VPS
Check-in area
Within 20 miles of the center

Weather guidance helps you choose a travel season. Shift conferences are available all year.

Sources & local details

Local guidance by Shift CME, with official sources and individual review dates below. Confirm opening hours, transport and admission directly before booking. The diorama is an illustration, not a venue or included attraction.

FAQ

How does a conference work?

Choose your destination, dates and specialty. Your program includes journal modules and scheduled presentations. Presentations start at their scheduled times, rather than on demand. Review the program before you confirm. See each step.

Why do I need to be at the destination?

Shift CME licenses educational content for live conferences at designated destinations. Those licenses restrict use to the conference location, so you need to be at your selected destination to participate. Presentations start at their scheduled times as part of your personalized program.

Where do I need to check in?

Select a destination from the destinations page. Check in once during your conference, within 20 miles of the destination’s designated center. Check-in is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM destination time on any study day. If you haven’t checked in by 10:00 PM on your last study day, no participation is recorded. Enable browser location access; if your phone can’t confirm your location, you can confirm it yourself when you check in.

How long is a study day?

Study days run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time, with presentations starting at scheduled times. That leaves the rest of the day to enjoy your destination.

What does it cost?

Membership is $999 a year (introductory price), plus applicable tax, and renews at $999 a year until you cancel. It includes 21 conference days a year. Each conference uses 1 to 7 conference days. Members can add days for $40 each. Without a membership, one conference of up to 7 study days is $349, paid before you create it. Read about membership.

Can I change a confirmed conference?

Before you confirm, you can swap or remove sessions, or regenerate the plan. Choosing Confirm and lock itinerary locks the program. To change it after that, cancel the conference and plan a new one. Cancelled or incomplete confirmed conferences keep their confirmation.

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