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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 San Juan Islands 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 San Juan Islands check-in area.

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Sample 3-day conference in San Juan Islands

IllustrativeSAMPLE CONFERENCE

A practical update in primary care

Tue 12 – Thu 14 Jan 2027 · 3 study days · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Pacific 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 San Juan Islands

From the walkable harbor town of Friday Harbor to shore-based orca watching at Lime Kiln Point and the Pig War camps, choose the San Juan Islands that suit your time outside study.

Friday Harbor
Choose this area if you want a walkable harbor town. The tourism board calls Friday Harbor the very walkable hub of the island.
Roche Harbor
The tourism board describes Roche Harbor as a historic resort village on the north end of San Juan Island. Check the address against the check-in area before booking.
Afternoons, travel and weather in San Juan Islands

Winters are mild, with daytime highs of 46–48°F and about half the rain of the Seattle area; fall brings harvest events and autumn colors. Conferences are available all year.

San Juan Islands 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 walk around Friday Harbor, a visit to the Whale Museum, or a drive to Lime Kiln Point State Park on the west side of San Juan Island. Leave time for ferries and boat tours, because the tourism board says to book transportation, lodging, activities and dining in advance.

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

Friday Harbor and its museums

Friday Harbor is the county seat and the gateway to San Juan Island. The tourism board calls it historic and just one square mile in size, and the very walkable hub of the island, with a large marina, seafood shops, waterfront dining, and kayak and whale-watch departures.

The Whale Museum, at 62 First Street North in Friday Harbor, focuses on the islands’ orcas, and the San Juan Historical Museum covers local history. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art and the San Juan Community Theatre offer art and performances; the art museum hosts its annual Artists’ Registry Show in winter. Check each museum’s days and hours against your 2:00 PM finish before you plan around it.

Watching orcas from shore

Lime Kiln Point State Park, on the west side of San Juan Island, is known as Whale Watch Park. The tourism board describes it as a place to view orca whales from land and says the park is dedicated to shore-based orca watching. The lighthouse dates to 1919, and its interpretive center and lighthouse tours run from mid-May to mid-September.

Kayak and whale-watch trips also depart from the Friday Harbor marina, and the tourism board lists orcas and bald eagles among the wildlife seen. The tourism board also advises visitors to be whale wise, with a stewardship page for how to watch responsibly.

English Camp and American Camp

San Juan Island National Historical Park recalls the 1859 Pig War, when the United States and Britain came close to war over the island. English Camp, has a parade ground, barracks and a formal garden, and a hike up Young Hill. American Camp, at the southern end of the island, has South Beach, which the tourism board calls the longest beach on the island, plus trails, Mt. Finlayson and Jakle’s Lagoon.

Beyond the national historical park, more than 1,000 acres were designated the San Juan Islands National Monument in 2013, and the tourism board asks visitors to leave parks and shorelines as they find them. The historical park offers hiking, biking and wildlife viewing, and dogs must be on a leash. Check the park’s hours and seasonal schedule before you go, since the American Camp visitor center may not be open.

Other islands by ferry

Orcas Island has Moran State Park, which the tourism board describes as covering about 5,252 acres with several lakes and more than 38 miles of hiking trails. Hikers can reach Mount Constitution, the islands’ highest point, on trails, or drive or bike to the observation tower, with snow-capped Mount Baker in view.

Reaching another island takes the inter-island ferry. The tourism board describes Eastsound on Orcas Island and Lopez Village on Lopez Island as peaceful and artistic. Compare any island outing with your 2:00 PM finish and the check-in area before you plan around it.

When to visit the San Juan Islands

The tourism board describes winter as a time for slowing down, with fewer crowds. Average daytime highs run 46–48°F from December through February, which it calls mild, and the islands get about half the rain of the Seattle area. It advises layers.

In fall, the board lists farm tours, film festivals, harvest dinners, brew fests and autumn colors. Mountain biking in Moran State Park is open from October 15 through May 15, and not during the summer months. Winter has the most availability and room choices, a few whale and wildlife tours run year-round, and the Whale Museum shows hydrophone recordings and skeleton displays. Beaches with large driftwood are good places to watch winter storms, and winter trail rides are available on San Juan Island.

Getting to the San Juan Islands and your study setting

Friday Harbor Airport lists scheduled passenger service to Seattle, Bellingham and Anacortes, and the airport is within easy walking distance of downtown Friday Harbor. The tourism board also describes flying into Seattle-Tacoma, Bellingham or Vancouver, then driving or taking a shuttle to Anacortes and boarding a Washington State ferry; it lists a bus and train option from Sea-Tac Airport, plus shuttles to Anacortes. Near the airport, the port lists taxis, rental cars and shuttle buses. For a day trip it suggests considering leaving your car behind and walking onto the ferry. It also suggests signing up for ferry alerts, since sailings can run late or be canceled.

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
San Juan Islands, Washington
Travel season
May–September
Arrival airport
Friday Harbor Airport
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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