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Due to COVID-19 concerns, we will be postponing the Asthma Workshop planned for March 29 at the #Ws Pavilion until further notice. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram or this site for updates.

Diseases of Lymphohematopoietic System Sunday, 19 April 2020, 10am-5pm 3Ws Pavilion, UWI, Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados   About the event:   This CME offers a refresher on the Lymphohematopoietic System and some of the diseases that arise from it. The programme led by Mr. Ian Lewis, General Surgeon and Dr. Lynda Williams, Family PhysicianContinue reading “Diseases of the Lymphohematopoietic System”

Dr. Paul Rouse Topic: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Dr Paul Rouse commenced his early education and medical training in Barbados and Trinidad before going to the United Kingdom where he completed his specialist training in urology. He has a Masters in Urology and has passed intercollegiate exams in Urology. He is a Fellow of the RoyalContinue reading “Dr. Paul Rouse BFPA’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference Sunday November 24, 2019”

Marita Marshall Her topic: Focus on the men: Cancer Sucks! Exercise & Risk Reduction in Men Marita qualified as a Physical Therapist six years ago and has a keen interest in sports medicine and public health education. In 2016, she completed a Masters of Sports and Biomechanical Medicine at the University of Dundee Scotland UK,Continue reading “Marita Marshall Speaker at BFPA’s Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference Sunday November 24, 2019”

Profile: Dr. Dawn Scantlebury -Cardiologist Topic: Gender Differences in Coronary Heart Disease Dr. Dawn C Scantlebury completed her training in Cardiovascular Diseases, advanced echocardiography and Interventional Cardiology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota in 2015. She returned to Barbados immediately following fellowship, to start the percutaneous coronary intervention programme at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). SheContinue reading “Profile Dr.Dawn Scantlebury Guest Speaker at BFPA’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference Sunday November 24, 2019”

BFPA’s Annual Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference – 2019: Focus on Men New Date: Sunday, 24 November 2019 3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados 10AM-5PM The Barbados Family Planning Association presents its third annual medical conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Caribbean. The goal of this conference is to provide an opportunityContinue reading “Updated Schedule for BFPA’s 3rd Annual Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference Sunday November 24, 2019”

BFPA’s Annual Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference – 2019: Focus on Men New Date: Sunday, 24 November 2019 3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados 10AM-5PM The Barbados Family Planning Association presents its third annual medical conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Caribbean. The goal of this conference is to provideContinue reading “BFPA’s Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference Programme Update”

BFPA’s Annual Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference – 2019: Focus on Men New Date: Sunday, 24 November 2019 3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados 10AM-5PM The Barbados Family Planning Association presents its third annual medical conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Caribbean. The goal of this conference is to provideContinue reading “New Date! Nov 24! – BFPA’s Annual Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference”