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Rincón, Puerto Rico

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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Sample 3-day conference in Rincón, Puerto Rico

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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 Atlantic 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.

Afternoons, travel and weather in Rincón, Puerto Rico

Rincón is warm all year, with February the driest month and October the wettest; December through April brings drier weather, winter surf and humpback whale season. Conferences are available all year.

Rincón after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM Rincón time. For an easy afternoon, choose one outing near your study setting: the lighthouse park at Punta Higüera, a walk along Sandy Beach, or a stroll around Plaza de Recreo, the downtown plaza lined with restaurants, cafés and historic buildings. Leave time for the sea itself. A Puerto Rico guide site warns of strong currents at Domes Beach, so check conditions before you swim.

Travel, accommodation and any admission are arranged separately. Your conference is built around your specialty and interests; the town is the setting you choose for it.

Lighthouse, surf breaks and sunsets

The Punta Higüera lighthouse was built in 1892 and rebuilt after the 1918 earthquake. The park around it has trails, gardens and sunset views, with an observation deck above the water. Domes Beach lies beside the lighthouse and is known for surf competitions; the same guide says winter swells draw experienced surfers, while summer is calmer.

Rincón hosted the World Surfing Championship in 1968, and its named breaks include Domes, María’s, Tres Palmas and Sandy Beach. Tres Palmas is described as a break with large waves for advanced surfers only, so watching from the shore is the sensible choice for most visitors. Locals call Rincón “El Pueblo de los Bellos Atardeceres,” the town of beautiful sunsets, and gather at beaches and waterfront restaurants for them each evening.

Snorkeling at Steps Beach and Tres Palmas

Steps Beach takes its name from its stone steps and sits within the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve. It is a snorkeling and diving spot with coral reefs, tropical fish and sea turtles, and visitors are asked not to touch the coral.

Sandy Beach is the wider, more developed stretch, with beachfront restaurants, cafés and shops. Choose Steps Beach when you want to be in the water and Sandy Beach when you want to sit near somewhere to eat. Swells change the water quickly in winter, so keep your plans flexible.

Whales, the plaza market and the pace of town

Humpback whales pass the coast from January to March, according to Puerto Rico guides, and the lighthouse observation deck is a common vantage point. Sightings are not guaranteed.

The guide site also describes a Thursday-evening art walk in the town plaza, with artists, artisans, food and music. Check current status before planning around it, and compare any plaza plans with your 2:00 PM finish.

A change of beach in Aguadilla

Aguadilla, where the arrival airport is, has beaches of its own. The same guide describes Crash Boat Beach as calm, with a historic pier and snorkeling, and Surfer’s Beach as a surfing spot with consistent waves. Peña Blanca Beach has calm water and occasional sea turtle sightings, and Survival Beach is reached by a short hike behind limestone cliffs.

On land, the guide lists the ruins of the Punta Borinquen lighthouse, destroyed in the 1918 earthquake, and El Parterre, the historic plaza at the heart of downtown. Ask your host or the local municipality about current access before building an afternoon around any of them.

When to visit Rincón

Rincón has warm tropical weather year-round, averaging about 80°F, with cooling trade winds. Rainfall averages about 53 inches a year; October is typically the wettest month and February the driest. A Puerto Rico guide names December through April as the time for drier weather, good surf and whale sightings.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and the National Hurricane Center puts its peak at September 10, with most activity between mid-August and mid-October. If you travel in that window, follow the forecast and keep your arrangements flexible.

Getting to Rincón and your study setting

Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla is the arrival point shown in this guide. A Puerto Rico guide calls it the island’s second-largest international airport and says it occupies the former Ramey Air Force Base. The same guide places Rincón about 18 miles south of Aguadilla and roughly 2½ hours west of San Juan.

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
Rincón, Puerto Rico
Milder travel season
November–April
Arrival airport
Rafael Hernández (Aguadilla)
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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