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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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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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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 Mammoth Cave National Park

From ranger-led cave routes to riverside trails and the gateway town of Cave City, choose the Mammoth Cave that suits your time outside study.

Mammoth Cave visitor center area
Choose this area to be next to the visitor center. The park lists a lodge with hotel rooms and cottages, and campgrounds, and recommends advance reservations.
Cave City
Choose this area for a gateway town with a range of lodging. Kentucky tourism lists campsites to hotels there, and the park says nearby towns have hotels, cabins, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds.
Brownsville
Choose this area for the western approach to the park. Kentucky tourism lists a bed and breakfast on Mammoth Cave Road here, and the park names Brownsville as the nearest crossing if the ferry closes.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Mammoth Cave National Park

May–June and September–October are the milder seasons: spring is the wettest, summer daytime highs reach the high 80s, and fall is the driest season. Conferences are available all year.

Mammoth Cave after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM local time. For an easy afternoon, choose one outing near your study setting: a short walk on a trail near the visitor center, a stop at the accessible boardwalk at Sloans Crossing Pond Trail, or a drive to Cave City. Cave tours need advance planning, and the park says reservations are the only way to ensure a spot, so book a tour for a day outside study rather than hoping for a walk-up place.

Travel, accommodation and tour tickets are arranged separately. Your conference is built around your specialty and interests; the park is the setting you choose for it.

Which cave tour?

The park describes rolling hills, deep river valleys and the world’s longest known cave system, with passages stretching over 400 miles, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park says its tours range from fully wheelchair-accessible routes to off-trail crawling. The Accessible Tour covers about half a mile with no stairs listed. Frozen Niagara is about a quarter mile with 64 stairs, the Historic Tour is about 2 miles with 540 stairs, and the Domes and Dripstones Tour is about 0.75 miles with 638 stairs. The Discovery Tour is the only self-guided option; a park ranger leads the others.

Routes and availability change by season and with staffing, and the full schedule may not be published until one to three months before the tour date. Reserve on Recreation.gov or by phone, since tours often sell out weeks ahead. Plan to reach the visitor center about 30 minutes before your tour, and wear sturdy shoes because of stairs, uneven footing and low ceilings. The deep cave stays around 54°F all year, so bring a light jacket. Flash photography, strollers, tripods and pets are not allowed on tours, though service animals are, and after every tour you walk across bio-security mats to help slow white-nose syndrome.

Trails, the Green River and the surface

Above ground, the park lists over 80 miles of trails, paddling on the Green and Nolin Rivers, horseback riding on 60 miles of backcountry trails, bicycling and stargazing. Kentucky tourism lists frontcountry hiking on the Cedar Sink Trail, Sand Cave Trail, Sloan’s Crossing Pond Walk and Turnhole Bend Nature Trail, with almost 11 miles in total. The Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail is a 9-mile crushed-gravel path along an old railway.

The Green River runs through the park for 26 miles. The park says ferry operations are subject to closures due to fluctuating water levels, so check the ferry hotline or the park’s roads account before you travel. Brownsville is the nearest crossing if the ferry closes. Do not rely on GPS alone: the park warns that navigation systems may give inaccurate information and that some travelers have arrived too late for scheduled tours.

Cave City and beyond the park

Kentucky tourism calls Cave City the main gateway town for the park, with lodging that ranges from campsites to hotels. Dinosaur World, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, Kentucky Action Park and the Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum are each listed as about 20 to 30 minutes’ drive from the park, and the article says eight other caves in the region offer tours.

Smiths Grove, Sulphur Well and Brownsville are also listed for meals or rooms near the park. Check any attraction’s hours against your 2:00 PM finish, and confirm its current status before you drive out.

When to visit Mammoth Cave

The park’s averages show spring, from March to May, as the wettest season at about 16.6 inches of precipitation, with temperatures rising from about 49°F in March to about 67°F in May. Summer averages about 74–76°F, and the park says summers average in the high 80s for daytime highs. Fall, from September to November, is the driest season, with averages falling from about 70°F to about 48°F.

Winter averages range from about 35°F to 40°F. The park says winter can bring mild to moderate snow and ice. It also says cooler temperatures and colorful foliage make fall an appealing time for a visit.

Getting to Mammoth Cave and your study setting

Louisville is 89 miles and Nashville is 99 miles from park headquarters, according to the park, and car rentals are available at both airports. From the north, take I-65 to Exit 53 for Cave City; from the south, take Exit 48 for Park City; from the west, use KY-70E from Brownsville.

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Destination
Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
Milder travel season
May–June · September–October
Arrival airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International · SDF
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.

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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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