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Continuing Education: Costa Rica
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The University of Florida College of Dentistry has formed a collaboration with Health Conundrums, LLC to provide educational courses in the exotic setting of Costa Rica in Central America.
The luxury Hotel Martino in Alajuela will host the courses in well-appointed old world charm, boasting polished hard wood floors and luxurious furniture in both the public areas and the bedrooms. In addition to accumulating state-of-the-art dental knowledge, your family will enjoy the Olympic size pool, spa, and exercise facilities, as well as tranquil walks in the beautiful gardens.
The gourmet restaurant offers delicious food and a magnificent view, with outdoor seating on the elevated verandah overlooking the grounds. With year-round daytime temperatures in the 70s, the weather is beautiful, but for our guests' ultimate comfort, all bedrooms and educational rooms have air-conditioning.
While at the hotel you may wish to take some excursions to see the tropical rain forests, experience the hot springs at the foot of a live volcano, glide through the tree canopy in a cloud forest, and visit Pacific and Atlantic surfing beaches. For the adventurous, there is bungee jumping and white water rafting. And for those that prefer a more leisurely approach for their fun, there is golf, fishing, and snorkeling. These are a few of the excursions available at surprisingly low prices.
Costa Rica is tourist friendly and safe; a true Central American success story with high literacy, good health, a long history of a stable democracy, and one of the best climates and scenic opportunities in the world.
Come and join us in an academic adventure in Paradise……
Testimonials
"I've attended a number of surgery meetings, and this was by far most interesting and helpful. Outstanding surrondings and organization." Charles Schaepler, NE
"Very good speaker; to the point and not condescending." Robert Gardner, OH
"This was an excellent refresher course with updated information." Melissa McMillon, GA
"Nice to have a speaker with past wet finger dentist experience." Ron Holman, FL
Airfare is very reasonable from Miami to San Jose, Costa Rica, as direct flights of 2 ¾ hours cost around $273-$295 with Martinair or American Airlines. Departure from other major cities is reasonable, as well, with rates of $288 from Orlando and about $417 from New York JFK or Newark. These prices are US carriers and include taxes and were found at a travel web site.
Continuing Dental Education reserves the right to modify or cancel a course when circumstances warrant. Dates, course content or faculty will be changed only when unavoidable. If a course is already full when registrations are received, or if the course has been canceled, applicants will be notified and full refund will be processed. Continuing Dental Education cannot be responsible for non-refundable airfares or other expenses in the event of a course cancellation.
Refunds: Unless otherwise specified, full refunds will be mailed to registrants who cancel their registration no later than 21 days before the course starting date. Cancellations by telephone are acceptable; however, a written request must be received by our office before a refund may be processed. Refunds, less $250 for course and hotel cancellation, will be processed for registrants who cancel less than 21 days before the course starting date. Refunds cannot be given for cancellations on or after the course starting date.
