Cruise Ship Medicine Section

Cruise Ship Medicine

Emergency physicians who have expertise or a special interest in providing medical care aboard cruise ships, or within the cruise industry, are invited to join the Cruise Ship Medicine Section to discuss and develop ideas to improve patient care. Cruise Ship Health Care Guidelines are regularly updated to help guide the industry as best practices evolve.

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April 14, 2026

Charting the Future of Cruise Ship Medicine: A Unified Vision from ACEP 2025

At the annual meeting of the ACEP Cruise Ship Medicine Section during ACEP25, Chair Ruben D. Parejo, M.D., delivered a forward-looking address for the future of cruise ship medicine.

April 14, 2026

Strengthening Medical Collaboration in Alaska: How Industry Partnerships Are Reducing Shoreside Burden and Medevac Demand

As cruise traffic to Alaska continues to grow, our industry should understand and address concerns raised by Alaska’s communities, medical providers, and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).

April 14, 2026

Cruise Ship Medicine Annual Section ACEP25 Recap

The Cruise Ship Medicine Section Annual Meeting at ACEP25 brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the cruise ship medical community.

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