PROVENCE, FRANCE

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. 

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

Associate Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Department of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. 

Vijayakrishna (VK) Gadi, MD, PhD 

Professor and Associate Director of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology 

University of Illinois Cancer Center College of Medicine.

Mark Hertling, DBA  - Lieutenant General, US Army (retired) 

Author and Professor of Practice in Strategic Leadership at the Crummer School of Business, and he serves on the Dean's Alliance at Indiana University’s School of Public Health.  Mark is also a military and national security analyst for CNN/CNN International.  

Cecilia Zapata-Harms, MS, MHA  

​Cecilia is a founder, an entrepreneur and executive.  She has held leadership positions in strategy, joint venture, startup development, program administration and experience with mergers and acquisitions.  Her career spans more than 30+ years in life science/biotechnology and healthcare industry.