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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 Portland, Maine your setting. Start any day of the year and choose 1–7 consecutive study days.

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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 Portland, Maine check-in area.

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Sample 3-day conference in Portland, Maine

IllustrativeSAMPLE CONFERENCE

A practical update in primary care

Tue 12 – Thu 14 Jan 2027 · 3 study days · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Eastern 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 Portland, Maine

From the Old Port and the Casco Bay ferries to lighthouses along the Cape Elizabeth shore, Portland is a harbor city with islands, trails and beaches close by.

Old Port
Choose this area if you want to stay in the district where Visit Portland lists hotels in the heart of the Old Port. Casco Bay Lines ferries leave from a terminal on Commercial Street in Portland.
South Portland
Visit Portland lists hotels in South Portland off Interstate 95.
Maine Mall area
Choose this area if you prefer a base near shopping and the interstate. Visit Portland lists a hotel adjacent to the Maine Mall.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Portland, Maine

Summer from June to August is the warmest season and fall brings changing leaves, while winter runs from November with holiday events and nearby skiing. Conferences are available all year.

Portland after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM Portland time. Three easy afternoon choices are a Casco Bay Lines ferry ride to one of the islands, a visit to the Portland Museum of Art, or a walk on the Eastern Promenade Trail. Casco Bay Lines says its regularly scheduled ferry operates every day of the year, but check the schedule against your 2:00 PM finish, and allow for coastal weather on the water.

Travel, lodging and admission are arranged separately by you. The city is the setting for your own plans, and nothing here is scheduled around your study day.

Lighthouses along the shore

Visit Portland describes four lighthouse stops. Portland Head Light stands at the end of Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth, inside Fort Williams Park, which also lists Ship Cove, Battery Keyes, Goddard Mansion and a Children’s Garden. The park’s website also lists a museum and gift shop. Bug Light sits at the end of Madison Street, where you can walk the short breakwater or follow a paved path with harbor views.

Spring Point Ledge Light is on the Southern Maine Community College campus, and you reach it by walking along a granite wall. Two Lights State Park, in Cape Elizabeth, overlooks the Cape Elizabeth Light; the twin lighthouses are on private property, so you view them from the park. All four appear on Visit Portland’s lighthouse page. Check each site for current visiting hours and directions before you go.

Casco Bay islands by ferry

Casco Bay Lines serves Peaks, Little Diamond, Great Diamond, Diamond Cove, Long, Chebeague and Cliff islands from a terminal at 56 Commercial Street in Portland. Its site says to stop by the terminal to pick up your ticket.

Visit Portland mentions hiking trails and picnic areas on Great Diamond Island and calls Long Island a place of tranquil harbors and ocean breezes. The tourism board also lists Cliff Island as a year-round island. Pick one island rather than several, since the ferry schedule, not your own clock, sets when you can return.

Parks, trails and beaches

Visit Portland’s parks and trails list includes the Eastern Promenade Trail, the Back Cove Trail, Hinckley Park Trail, Fore River Sanctuary, Mackworth Island and the Greenbelt Walkway. For sand, it lists East End Beach and Willard Beach, with Higgins Beach, Scarborough Beach, Crescent Beach State Park and Old Orchard Beach farther along the coast.

Bradbury Mountain State Park appears on the same list for hiking, and the tourism board’s photographs show it in fall color. Choose one trail or beach per afternoon and check the forecast first.

Museums and indoor afternoons

The Portland Museum of Art is at 7 Congress Square. It has a Shaw Family Sculpture Park, and the museum is closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Its site also lists a café, a store and a digital guide through the Bloomberg Connects app.

Visit Portland also lists the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine among its museums and historic sites. For rainy afternoons, compare each site’s hours with your 2:00 PM finish.

Walks, tours and harbor stops

Visit Portland’s home page points to Harbor Fish Market, the Fifth Maine Museum, Thompson’s Point and Portland by the Foot, which offers a Black History Walking Tour. It also lists Portland Schooner Co. among its sailing options. Because several of these are small operators, confirm days and hours directly rather than assuming they match your 2:00 PM finish.

The tourism board’s things-to-do page also groups cruises and tours, outdoor adventures, shopping, and spectator sports, so a rainy afternoon has indoor options as well. Pick one stop near where you are staying instead of crossing the city twice.

When to visit Portland

Visit Portland says spring begins in March with cherry blossoms and flowers. June, July and August are the warmest months, and September and October bring changing leaves, fall fairs and harvest events.

Winter starts in November with holiday shopping and events that run into the new year, and ski resorts open in early November and run through April. The tourism board describes the region as open year-round, so use the local forecast to plan outdoor time.

Getting to Portland and your study setting

Portland International Jetport is the arrival point shown in this guide. The City of Portland owns and operates it, and its website has pages for parking, ground transportation and directions, and it offers advance online parking reservations. Visit Portland adds that the Portland Transportation Center is served by Concord Coach Lines and the Amtrak Downeaster, and that Portland is two hours from Boston and four from New York City.

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
Portland, Maine
Milder travel season
June–October
Arrival airport
Portland International Jetport
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

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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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