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A miniature Ocho Rios waterfall with stepped limestone terraces, tropical foliage and a sandy shore, and a capybara wading across a shallow terrace.

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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 Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios check-in area.

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Sample 3-day conference in Ocho Rios

IllustrativeSAMPLE CONFERENCE

A practical update in primary care

Tue 12 – Thu 14 Jan 2027 · 3 study days · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Eastern Standard 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 Ocho Rios

From Dunn’s River Falls and Prospect Estate to the Green Grotto Caves and the local craft markets, choose the Ocho Rios that suits your time outside study.

Ocho Rios
The tourism board lists a range of hotels, resorts and a boutique bed and breakfast in and around Ocho Rios. Choose the town for shopping, the craft market and beaches nearby.
Just outside town in St. Mary
The board lists private beach villas, lagoon cottages and beach huts, and places a secluded villa resort just outside Ocho Rios in nearby St. Mary. Choose this side for a quieter base.
Near Ian Fleming airport
The airport is just outside Ocho Rios, close to villas, major attractions and resorts. Choose this area if arrival convenience matters most.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Ocho Rios

December to April is the usual planning window, and Jamaica’s tourism board places the dry season in those months, with a wet season from May to November. Conferences are available all year.

Ocho Rios after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM Ocho Rios time. For an easy afternoon, choose one outing near your study setting: a browse through the local craft markets, a walk around Island Village, or the cascades at Dunn’s River Falls. Leave time for getting there, shade and the Jamaican sun.

Travel, accommodation and attraction admission are arranged separately. Your conference follows your specialty and interests; the north coast is simply the setting you choose for it.

Dunn’s River Falls and the waterfall coast

Jamaica’s tourism board describes Dunn’s River Falls as a waterfall that pours its cascading water into the Caribbean Sea. On the way to the top of the falls you can pause for a dip in one of the pools, and the falls and their beach make one visit. Dolphin Cove is described as a stone’s throw from the falls.

Compare the park’s days and hours with your 2:00 PM finish, or save the climb for a day without study.

Gardens, estates and caves

At Prospect Estate, Yaaman Adventure Park runs dune buggy and ATV tours on its trails.

Underground, the Green Grotto Caves come with stories of their past as a hideaway for smugglers.

History near the coast

The board lists the Rio Nuevo Battle Site, described as the last stand between the British and Spanish, and Seville Heritage Park, one of the island’s richest archaeological sites. The Jamaica National Heritage Trust calls Seville the site of Jamaica’s first capital, and says it tells the story of the Taino, Spanish, African and British peoples who have made Jamaica home.

Both are separate trips. Check current opening status before you go, and plan them for a day without study.

Shopping, beaches and jerk

The board suggests checking out the town’s local craft markets. Island Village has an open-air setting with a boardwalk and water features, which the board calls a relaxed shopping experience.

For food, the board points to the Ocho Rios Jerk Centre in the heart of town, with platters of jerk chicken, pork, fish, conch and sausage. Seafood spots serve Jamaican-style curried shrimp and brown stew fish, and the board describes dinners that echo Sunday tables across the island.

Reading the north coast

The tourism board places Ocho Rios along Jamaica’s northern coast and calls the town known for beaches where turquoise water meets soft white sand and waterfalls.

If you plan several outings, group them by direction. Dunn’s River Falls and Dolphin Cove are described as close neighbors, Yaaman Adventure Park sits at Prospect Estate, and the craft markets and Island Village are the shopping stops. Ask your host or a tour operator how long each stop takes, because the board gives no travel times.

Evenings in town

For an evening, the board describes reggae beats at nightclubs and beachside bars. A quieter option is a late supper of jerk or seafood from the town’s eating places.

Because study ends at 2:00 PM, you can usually shop or walk in daylight and still have the evening open. Check the hours of the craft market and Island Village in advance, since stalls and shops keep their own schedules.

Getting to Ocho Rios and your study setting

Ian Fleming International Airport sits just outside Ocho Rios, close to villas, major attractions and resorts, according to Jamaica’s tourism board. The board also calls Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay the most convenient port of entry for Ocho Rios, among other resort areas. Choose your accommodation and ground transport with your study setting in mind.

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
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Milder travel season
December–April
Arrival airport
Ian Fleming International
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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