CME ENCHANTING RHONE
SOUTHERN FRANCE & PROVENCE RIVER CRUISE 2025
CME River Conferences & WIMS Present
2025 Woman in Medicine European Retreat
Join us for a journey of empowerment and connection on the first ever Women in Medicine® CME International Cruise along the serene waters of Southern France. Aboard our exclusive WIMs Only Boat, set sail and enjoy the beauty of Provence, immersing yourself in a tailored CME program that promises to enhance professional growth, inspire educational pursuits, and drive advocacy for gender parity in healthcare. This floating symposium is not just a meeting of minds, but a celebration of the shared aspirations of women in medicine. Whether you're planning to reconnect with classmates, planning a girl’s trip, enjoying a getaway with your significant other, or savoring some 'me time', this voyage is the perfect blend of motivational learning, gourmet dining, and awe-inspiring vistas. Embark on this luxurious river retreat, where camaraderie meets the charm of Southern France—complete with its captivating scenery and exquisite wines. All aboard for an unforgettable week of growth, networking, and relaxation!
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Join Special Guests & Educations
Shikha Jain MD, FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine| Division of Hematology and Oncology 
GI Oncology Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) Lead
Director of Communication Strategies in Medicine| University of Illinois Chicago
Associate Director of Oncology Communication & Digital Innovation| University of Illinois Cancer Center   
CEO, Co-Founder IMPACT
President & CEO Founder, Women in Medicine® NFP
Founder & Chair Women in Medicine Summit
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Kimberly D. Manning, MD, FACP, FAAP
Kimberly is a general internist/hospitalist who serves as Associate Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Department of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Manning is Professor of Medicine and has maintained ABIM board certification since 2001. Beyond her roles in the Department of Medicine, she has been a society small group advisor at the Emory School of Medicine since their curriculum reform in 2007. Her clinical work is at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta’s safety net facility, where she has been for last two decades.
Vijayakrishna (VK) Gadi, MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology
University of Illinois Cancer Center College of Medicine
More Special Guests to Come!
from$4750pp/dbl
8
days
March 29 to April 5, 2025
THE SHIP & CRUISE RATES
ITINERARY
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Day 1 Sa - Embarkation Lyon
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Day 2 Su – Chalon-Sur-Saône – Beaune
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Day 3 Mo – Lyon
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Day 4 Tu – Tournon
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Day 5 We - Viviers
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Day 6 Th – Avignon
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Day 7 Fr – Arles
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Day 8 Sa – Arles - Marseille: Disembark
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* Please note mooring and casting off times are only guidelines. We reserve the right to make changes to the itineraries and excursion programs. If due to low or high water or a defective ship a section of the river is closed to travel, the ship-owner reserves the right to transport guests along this section by bus, accommodate them in hotels and /or change the course of this part of the journey. In certain circumstances it may be necessary to transfer to another ship. These situations are rare but do happen from time to time and are all part of riverboat vacations. There’s nothing anyone can do to control mother nature.
THE EMERALD EXPERIENCE
OVERVIEW
CME River Conference & WIMS brings you a-once-in-a-lifetime travel experience as we sail the majestic Rhone through Provence, France. Experience exceptional comfort, unexcelled quality, and the highest levels of service in a classic and graceful atmosphere. Discover an unforgettable river cruise on Europe’s most storied waterway—from the comfort of your floating 5- star conference center.
CME River Conferences and the 5-star Emerald Liberte stand for the highest levels of hospitality and service and are devoted to satisfying your every wish and every need. Our reputation and years of travel conference experience guarantees you will feel pampered in every way and enjoy each and every moment, both on the river and on land.
Your all-inclusive luxury CME conference will include our special WIMS education programming, with tours and events at our ports of call.
THE JOURNEY
The Rhône is a beautiful river, wending its way from the Swiss Alps maritime through Provence, with port calls in the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Arles and Avignon, once home to the Papacy, tours of the Beaujolais wine region, visits to quaint villages like Tournon, Vienne, and Lyon, France’s culinary heart. Romantic settings, quaint villages, stunning scenery, French flavors and rolling vineyards are yours to discover on your river cruise from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône, then onto Avignon and Arles.
Our all-inclusive program includes delicious Haute cuisine, our unique CME education program featuring the worlds top educators in their fields of medicine, thought-provoking lectures, entertainment, along with local tours from Lyon to Arles that combine the culture and history of each locale.
Picture yourself watching the river flow from the window of your cabin or one of the decks as it takes you to new places and reveals storybook landscapes as you relax in total comfort. The sublime ambiance and personal service aboard your CME River Conference ship creates an oasis of relaxation that is simply unexcelled. Each one of the bright, airy cabins has unrestricted views of the scenery through panoramic, glass windows with French balcony (sliding glass windows / doors) that spans the cabin’s width. Experience European travel like you never have before with the sheer ease of river transport!
Accreditation:
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CME Accreditation and Credit Designation Statement: TBA
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Because this is a dedicated medical education cruise, course participants will have unprecedented access to faculty to interact with them with inquiries both during and after the program.
TOTAL CME CREDITS: maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
THE SHIP​
Experience the sleek beauty of the Emerald Liberte as we glide through the south of France. As soon as you set foot on the ship, its coziness and hospitable atmosphere will overtake you and you can relax. Make yourself comfortable in the lounge and drink in your surroundings. The restaurant, surrounded by tall glass walls, offers an unobstructed view of the river and its banks. Watch bucolic landscapes pass as you enjoy fine food and good company. The cabins on the Liberte offer guests a private retreat, with balcony views that take in the river and surrounding landscape. This new deluxe ship boast all balcony suites and a heated swimming pool complete with retractable roof - creating a brilliant onboard oasis for you to relax, whatever the weather. CME River Conferences doesn't just meet your expectations; we aim to create spectacular surprises that exceed what you would expect from an everyday CME Conference.
Embarkation & Disembarkation:
Embarkation (March 29 Lyon): Clients will be able to check-in and board in Lyon, France beginning at 16:00. Guests who arrive earlier may leave their luggage at reception beginning at 13:00 but will not be able to check-in or receive their cabin until 16:00. Lyon Airport is approximately 30 minutes travel to the pier. Scheduled airport transfers will be made available in the late morning and early afternoon.
Disembarkation (Arles): Clients will be required to disembark by 9:30a. Transfers from boat to Marseille airport will be available. Airport is approximately 1.5 hours from the pier.