About Us
About CME Vacations®
Founded by Dr. Steve Burgess, CME Vacations provides independent, evidence-based continuing medical education designed to deliver practical clinical updates in destinations that support both learning and well-being.
Our mission is simple: deliver high-quality education that improves patient care while supporting professional growth, wellness, and work-life balance. Through engaging conferences in sought-after locations, we combine exceptional learning experiences with opportunities to recharge, reconnect with family, and enjoy meaningful travel.
Trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide, CME Vacations has earned more than 786 participant reviews, with 96% awarding a five-star rating. Our faculty consists of experienced clinicians who actively care for patients and bring real-world expertise to every educational activity.
Why We're Different
• Independent Education – CME Vacations accepts no commercial support, pharmaceutical funding, or sponsorships. Our educational content is developed independently and free from commercial influence.
• Jointly Accredited, Team-Based Learning – Our educational activities are jointly accredited and developed for the healthcare team. Course planning incorporates input from practicing physicians, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists, ensuring content reflects the collaborative nature of modern patient care.
• Faculty Who Practice Medicine – Our courses are taught by experienced clinicians who actively care for patients and understand the challenges healthcare professionals face every day.
• Half-Day Learning Format – Our conferences feature focused morning educational sessions, leaving afternoons and evenings free to spend time with family, explore your destination, and recharge.
• Practical, Evidence-Based Content – We translate emerging research, clinical guidelines, and best practices into actionable insights that can be applied immediately in practice.
• Trusted by Healthcare Professionals – Consistently high learner satisfaction reflects our commitment to educational excellence, practical content, and exceptional conference experiences.
Meet Dr. Steve Burgess
Dr. Steve Burgess founded CME Vacations with a simple goal: to create continuing medical education experiences that combine outstanding clinical education with the opportunity to enjoy meaningful time away from the demands of everyday practice.
As a practicing hospitalist in Amarillo, Texas, Dr. Burgess understands firsthand the challenges healthcare professionals face in balancing patient care, continuing education, family commitments, and personal well-being. That perspective helped shape the unique CME Vacations model, which combines high-quality education with destinations that encourage relaxation, exploration, and connection.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Burgess is deeply committed to medical service. Each year, he spends several weeks volunteering at a hospital in Kenya, providing care and supporting healthcare delivery in underserved communities.
Whether caring for patients in Amarillo, volunteering in Kenya, or shaping educational programs for healthcare professionals, Dr. Burgess remains committed to the principles that inspired the founding of CME Vacations: clinical excellence, lifelong learning, service to others, and a healthy balance between professional and personal life.
Accreditation & Compliance
CME Vacations is committed to providing high-quality continuing education that meets the standards of nationally recognized accrediting organizations.
Through Joint Accreditation, our educational activities are planned by and for the healthcare team, supporting physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals in maintaining competence and improving patient care.
All educational activities are developed in accordance with applicable accreditation standards and are designed to provide relevant, evidence-based learning opportunities for healthcare professionals.
The accredited continuing education activities are jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) and CME Vacations®. Depending on the activity, participants may be eligible to earn:
• AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for Physicians
• American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Points
• ANCC Contact Hour(s) for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
• ACPE Credit(s) for Pharmacists
• AAFP Prescribed and Elective Credits
• AOA Category 2A and 2B Activities
Please refer to the accreditation information provided for each conference and educational activity for specific credit designations, eligibility requirements, and available credits.
