Benjamin Shore

Biography

Norwegian Cruise Lines staffs 11 ships worldwide, with two physicians, and two to three nurses. All medical staff crewmembers are full-time professionals who generally sign on for contracts of 14 weeks of duty, followed by 7 weeks of vacation. Physicians are expected to be conversant in English, hold a medical degree from a recognized college or university and a current valid medical license (international or US), and maintain certification in advanced cardiac life support. They must hold board certification or similar international certification in emergency medicine, family practice, internal medicine, or general practice. The Ship's Physician must have at least three years of postgraduate experience. Nurses are expected to be conversant in English; hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from a recognized college or university and a current valid nursing license in their country, state or province of origin, and maintain certification in advanced cardiac life support. The nurse must have a minimum of three years of postgraduate clinical experience, with practical experience in advanced cardiac life support. Norwegian Cruise Line prefers applicants with backgrounds in emergency medicine, intensive care or coronary care.

Research Interest

Healthcare,Healthcare Management,Hospitals,etc