February 17, 2025
CME Secrets: Unlock International Travel with Dr. Courtney Downes
Episode Description
Are you a medical professional looking for ways to leverage your CME funds for travel? I’m joined by Dr. Courtney Downes, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, Points and Travel strategist, and founder of Prescription to Travel MD. She helps healthcare professionals optimize credit card points and travel hacks for accessible leisure, adventure, wellness retreats, and CME.
As a physician, Dr. Courtney understands firsthand the challenges of balancing work with personal time. She discusses how burnout is a common issue in the medical community and how travel can be a powerful tool to combat it. By using points and miles strategically, she believes more professionals can make their travel dreams a reality.
Discover how to tap into your CME allowance for unforgettable trips, from wellness retreats to international adventures. Dr. Courtney breaks down the options available and shares tips for navigating employer restrictions. She also reveals her favorite credit card perks and benefits that can elevate your travel experiences. Get ready to be inspired to prioritize rest and explore the world in a whole new way.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode
- Why taking time off for rest and travel is crucial for combating burnout.
- How to leverage your CME allowance for wellness retreats and international trips.
- The best credit cards for earning points on wellness experiences and travel.
- How to overcome common obstacles that prevent professionals from taking time off.
- Creative ways to use credit card perks and benefits to enhance your travels.
- Why a culture shift is needed to normalize rest and extended vacations.
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Point Me to First Class is the show for professionals and business owners with higher-than-average personal or business expenses, who want to learn to leverage these expenses into credit card points they can spend on travel.
Each week, I share valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you uplevel your skills earning and redeeming credit card points, so you can expand your travel and expand your experiences.
