DAN | UHMS Fall 2026 Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine CME
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
DAN’s continuing medical education (CME) staff is dedicated to helping physicians and other health care providers gain new knowledge to enhance the quality and availability of care for divers worldwide. The internationally recognized resources of DAN and its affiliation with numerous institutions serving hyperbaric medicine provide cutting-edge medical and research information.
DAN UHMS Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Course – Core Concepts
This is our traditional class which has been offered in some form since 1982. The program focuses on diving and hyperbaric medicine with emphasis on the latest scientific literature in the field.
- It is an introductory course that is intended to build up essential knowledge of diving medicine.
- It is designed primarily for physicians. However, emergency medical personnel, paramedics, nurses, and professionals with an interest in dive medicine are welcome.
Core Concepts Registration
- Be sure to select the CME course with how many participants and reprice the package.
- If you are interested in both weeks or shoulder nights, or any other special requests, email () or call (800-421-9999)
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Faculty
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James Holm, MD, FUHM
Emeritus Physician, Center for Hyperbaric Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Matias Nochetto, MD, FUHM
Vice President, Medical Services. Divers Alert Network, Durham, NC
Elizabeth Elliott, MBBS
Consultant and Supervisor of Training, Royal Hobart Hospital, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
Ian Gawthrope, BM
Associate Professor, Emergency and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Western Australia
Lieutenant Commander Royal Australian Navy
JoAnn Perry, MSE, DAN Examiner
Director, Safety Services and Training, Divers Alert Network, Durham, NC
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Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Courses
The accredited courses include lectures, case presentations, support materials, and both formal and informal discussion sessions with faculty.
Jointly provided by Divers Alert Network and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, the course is designed primarily for physicians. However, emergency medical personnel, paramedics, nurses and professionals, as well as instructors, divemasters and nonmedical, diving-related personnel with an interest in dive medicine may also find the course valuable.
The program focuses on diving and hyperbaric medicine with emphasis on the latest scientific literature in the field. The course features lectures, case presentations and support materials as well as both formal and informal discussion sessions with faculty.
At the end of this course attendees should be able to discuss and clinically apply facts relevant to:
- Medical and physical fitness to dive
- Diving safety issues and current research
- Hyperbaric medicine: applications, protocols, and mechanisms
- Decompression physiology and pathophysiology
- Diving injuries and their management
- Controversies in diving medicine
Jointly provided by Divers Alert Network and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, this course offers lectures, case presentations, printed support materials, and both formal and informal discussion sessions with the faculty. It is anticipated that attendees completing this course will be able to discuss and clinically apply facts relevant to scheduled topics. Upon completion, course participants should also benefit from a broader understanding of current issues and increased familiarity with recent, relevant scientific literature in diving and hyperbaric medicine. Learning will be reinforced by case reports from the DAN Medical Services Call Center (MSCC) Quality Assurance archives, examples from recent and ongoing diving research, and from the personal experiences of the faculty.
Atlantis Dumaguete Resort, Dauin, Philippines
Our beachfront dedicated dive resort incorporates 44 rooms built around a lush tropical garden and a waterfront restaurant. We offer up to 5 guided boat dives per day, a spacious camera room, a pool and a spa, everything to create a dive vacation of a lifetime!
Included
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- 7 nights accommodations – hotel taxes and service charges + free Wi-Fi
- 3 meals daily – Coffee, tea, iced tea & filtered water from 6am to 6pm – Breakfast includes Italian and specialty coffee
- Divers package includes unlimited diving as scheduled up to 5 dives per day including night dives/shore dives
- Use of tanks, weights and belts + 2 day trips to Apo Island included in package for both divers and Snorkelers
- Roundtrip flights from Manila (includes one 66lb bag per person) & ground transfers inDumaguete
Excluded
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- CME course fee – $900
- Flights other than Manila to Dumaguete,
- Rental equipment & instruction
- Land excursions
- Alcohol
- Insurance
- Marine Park Fee 210 PHP per day dive and 500 PHP per night dive
Special Room Pricing
Garden Suite
Oceanfront
Deluxe
| Room Type | Occupancy | Diver | Non-Diver | Extra Night Diver | Extra Night Non-Diver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Rooms – 1 King or 2 Twins | Single | $4,011 | $3,231 | $500 | $370 |
| Deluxe Rooms – 1 King or 2 Twins | Double | $3,421 | $2,641 | $421 | $291 |
| Oceanfront – 1 King or 2 Twins | Single | $4,462 | $3,682 | $564 | $434 |
| Oceanfront – 1 King or 2 Twins | Double | $3,647 | $2,867 | $453 | $323 |
| Garden Suite – 1 King or 2 Twins | Single | $4,462 | $3,682 | $564 | $434 |
| Garden Suite – 1 King or 2 Twins | Double | $3,647 | $2,867 | $453 | $323 |
| Extras/optional | |
|---|---|
| Additional trips to Apo (2 included weekly) | $132 |
| Nitrox weekly | $169 |
| Oslob | $151 |
For a full list of rooms, features and accommodations, go to: https://www.atlantishotel.com/dumaguete-resort/
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CME Statements
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Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and Divers Alert Network. The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity.
Full Disclosure Statement: All faculty members and planners participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Divers Alert Network are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. Full disclosure of faculty and planner relevant financial relationships will be made prior to the start of the activity.
UHMS Disclaimer Statement: The information provided at this CME activity is for Continuing Medical Education purposes only. The lecture content, statements or opinions expressed however, do not necessarily represent those of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
CME For MOC Program Guide Designation Statements for ABMS Boards
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As an accredited ACCME provider, the UHMS is now responsible to submit physician learner CME credits into the ACCME PARS system. However, it is the physician’s responsibility to submit the necessary information required to match with the ACCME PARS system. It is also the physician’s responsibility to check with their respective board(s) to see that the credits were applied accordingly.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) “This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.” American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 26 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.” American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.” American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.” American Board of Pathology (ABPath) This activity has been registered to offer 26 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM towards the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification program Lifelong Learning credits. American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 26 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.”
American Board of Surgery (ABS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.”
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity [which includes participation in the evaluation component,] enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.” ***Will require evaluation feedback