The Caribbean Dermatology Association (CDA) in association with the Canadian Laser and Aesthetics Specialists Society (CLASS) announces the 35th Annual Conference of the Caribbean Dermatology Association, from November 4 to 7, 2026 at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Bahamas.
This event assembles the Caribbean’s top Dermatologists to share cutting edge knowledge, scientific innovation, and clinical updates in dermatology.
All dermatologists and other interested specialists are invited to come out to join our Aesthetics Sessions and Sessions on Medical and Procedural Dermatology and more.
Registration is USD$300 from members and USD$500 for non-members. Rooms start at USD$294.
The Caribbean Cardiac Society is pleased to invite you to the 38th annual conference of the Caribbean Cardiac Society (CCS) scheduled for July 22-25, 2026 at The Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Bahamas under the theme ‘Innovation, Intelligence, Imaging, Interventions & Inclusivity’.
As the main regional cardiovascular body, the Caribbean Cardiac Society remains dedicated to raising awareness of CVD as the leading cause of death in the Caribbean; and to ensure that CVD professionals across the region are equipped to manage rising CVD rates. The CCS continues to push for wider collaboration amongst all members of the health care team via cardiologists, surgeons, internists, primary care physicians, trainees, medical students and the affiliated health professionals including nurses, CV technicians, rehab specialists and imaging technologists.
The CCS continues to grow as we welcome members, attendees, presenters and other collaborators from the Caribbean, Latin America, USA, Canada, the EU, the UK and beyond. Your participation is sincerely valued as you, our partner in this fight against the leading cause of death in our Caribbean region. With your ongoing support, we can ensure that the mission is continued.
The Dermatology in Practice Online meeting will cover a host of dermatological topics including Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Toenail Fungal Infections, Recognition and Management of Skin Bleaching and more. The faculty includes a host of dermatologists from the UK, Guyana, St. Lucia and Jamaica and the CDA invites general practitioners, nurses and other health care professionals to attend the event. The host will be Dr. Andrew LeRoy Forde of Barbados.
The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados presents a one-day multidisciplinary event exploring the intersection of cardiovascular and metabolic health. This meeting brings together experts and frontline clinicians to discuss evidence-based prevention, innovative management strategies, and comprehensive rehabilitation approaches to reduce the burden of cardiometabolic disease.
Chairperson: Dr. Dawn Scantlebury, Medical Director, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention & Rehabilitation (CDP&R) Programme
Who should attend:
Cardiologists • Internists • Family Physicians • Endocrinologists • General Practitioners • Residents • Nurses • Nutritionists • Public Health Practitioners • Allied Health Professionals
The Dermatology in Practice Online CME event will cover a host of dermatological topics including Eczema, Managing Acne, Pregnancy & the Skin, Sarcoidosis, Vulval Dermatoses & Common Nail Diseases. The goal is to educate on common dermatological issues that pop-up in practice. The faculty includes a host of dermatologists from the UK, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica and the CDA invites general practitioners, nurses and other health care professionals to attend the event. The host will be Dr. Andrew LeRoy Forde of Barbados. Register: https://forms.gle/J9hwuZREJwMgGUxP9Cost: BDS$100/ USD$50 Payment: CDA RBC Account Branch#: 9785 Account#: 1005016Credit Card: https://www.caribbeanderm.org/payment-information/Cheque: Caribbean Dermatology Association – call 246-269-6183/ 253-9384 to pick up
The Ministry of Health and Wellness and its partners presents the Healthy Parenting Expo (PHHPE) scheduled to take place on May 17-18 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Complex.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has identified perinatal mental health as a priority area of unmet need. Perinatal mental health, the mental and emotional well-being of parents during pregnancy and the first year of baby’s life—significantly impact not only the individual but also the development and long-term health of children.
In an effort to meet this need, a Perinatal Mental Health Action Plan was developed, with a public awareness campaign entitled The Hand Over Heart – Promise to Parent. The Hand Over Heart – Promise to Parent campaign is a dedicated initiative to support perinatal mental health for new parents across Barbados. As a part of the campaign, we plan to host the Healthy Parenting Expo, one of the sentinel events. This expo, that will be free to the public, will be educational, interactive, and offer an outreach opportunity for the promotion of wellness and healthy parenting.
Our conference theme is: The Hand Over Heart – Promise to Parent.
This two-day conference will center on:
Strengthening Families: Creating a Foundation for a Healthy Future Together
Equipping Parents: Strategies for Building Resilient and Thriving Families
The audience will consist of prospective parents, current parents, and community members. Alongside the main conference, attendees can participate in practical and informative workshops, including an infant and child CPR demonstration, a session on effective co-parenting, and a discussion on breastfeeding and child nutrition to help prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Join the Caribbean Cardiac Society at our 2025 conference at the Hyatt Regency in Port-of-Spain Trinidad!
The Caribbean Cardiac Society is the premier regional society of cardiovascular disease specialists, dedicated to raising awareness of CVD as the leading cause of death in the Caribbean and to ensure that CVD professionals across the region are equipped to manage rising CVD rates.
Our conference theme is: “Strengthening Hearts, Empowering Communities” and our audience will include Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, internists, primary care physicians, medical students and other affiliated health professionals including nurses and technicians. On July 23 we will host an ECG Workshop aimed at the local medical community and an Interventional Round Table where we welcome inputs and discussion from various cardiac professionals from all around the world on the current issues arising. Our goal is at least 300 attendees, from Trinidad, the Caribbean region and beyond.
Interested in attending the conference? Register by July 1, 2025 for the best rates!
Every year, Hibiscus Health Caribbean in association with H.O.P.E hosts a cancer-focused event. This year we are exploring Bone Marrow Transplants and Non-Chemo Drugs on Saturday, 16 November 2024, 4.30pm-6.30pm at the Shell Suite, UWI, St. Michael or via Zoom. Presenters will be Dr. Ivan Pasic, an Ontario, Canada based Oncologist and Dr Christopher Nicholls, Hematologist from Barbados.
This is a free event and you must register to attend.
Scientific Session I Chairperson: Dr. Maria Gonzalez12:45pm – 3:10pm
Time
Topic
Speaker
12:45pm – 12:50pm
Welcome remarks and prayers
12:50PM – 1:00pm
Sponsored presentation – Endeavour Medical – Advanced Skin Rejuvenation: Micro needling, Exosome Integration and Aesthetic Innovations
Dr. Nadia Manna, Aesthetic Physician
1:00pm – 1:20pm
Acne Scarring
Dr. Rahul Shukla, Dermatologist
1:20pm – 1:40pm
Sponsored presentation – Absolut Skin & Visual Dx – Benefits of Visualdx powered diagnostics & The Absolut Skin App
Dr. Romario Thomas, Dermatologist & Ryan McInniss
1:40pm – 1:50pm
Discussion
1:50pm – 2:10pm
Lasers in Skin of Colour
Dr. Naomi Dolly, Dermatologist
2:10pm – 2:30pm
Current Use of Lasers in Dermatology in the UK
Dr. Daron Seukeran, Dermatologist
2:30pm – 2:40pm
Sponsored Talk – Beautifi –Today’s economy is like nothing that’s come before: New pathways for patient lending are essential
Mr. Ryan Brinkhurst
2:40pm – 2:50pm
Discussion
2:50pm – 3:10pm
Exhibits
Scientific Session II 3:10pm – 5:30pm Chairperson: Dr. Daron Seukeran
3:10pm – 3:30pm
Successful Laser Treatment for Severe Acne – Fact or Wishful Thinking
Dr. Maria Gonzalez, Dermatologist
3:30pm – 3:50pm
Sponsored presentation – Aerolase – Combination Treatment of Atrophic Scars with a 650 microsecond 1064nm Nd:YAG laser, Needling and PRP in Skin of Colour
Dr. Arusha Campbell-Chambers, Dermatologist
3:50pm – 4:10pm
Sponsored presentation – Merz
Dr. Sonya Abdulla, Dermatologist
4:10pm – 4:20pm
Discussion
4:20pm – 4:40pm
Sponsored presentation – Candela
Dr. Naomi Dolly, Dermatologist
4:40pm – 5:00pm
The Pursuit of the Ideal Sunscreen – The Altruist Story
Dr. Andrew Birnie, Dermatologist
5:00pm – 5:20pm
Laser in Littles: Overview of Paediatric Laser Program
Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc. 