Extended registration deadline now Oct 21, 2015 – 11PM. Register at http://www.bnrcme.eventbrite.com or call the BNR at 426-6416.
This event is FREE!
The Neurological Effects of Stroke – Oct 25, 2015 – Courtyard Marriott
New Date and Time: Sunday, October 25, 2015 12.30-6.30PM – Courtyard Marriott Hotel; Register online at www.strokecme.eventbrite.com or at the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Jemmots Lane, St. Michael – 246 437 3312. Physicians: BDS$125; Nurses BDS$75.00. C-Award Issued.
Caribbean Dermatology Conference – Barbados
The Caribbean Dermatology Association presents their 24th Annual Conference in Barbados from November 4-7, 2015. The CDA will be hosting a special “General Practitioners’ Symposium” on Thursday, 5th November 5-10PM at the Barbados Hilton. Topics will cover a range of dermatology issues from a variety of local, regional and international speakers. Registration is US$25.00/ BDS$50. All health professionals are invited to attend.
General Practitioner’s Symposium
Thursday November 5th, 2015, 5:00PM
Hilton Barbados Resort, Bridgetown, Barbados
Registration
Registration fee is US$25. Pre-Registration is now open.
Registration fee is US$25. Pre-Registration is now open.
CME Accreditation Statement
The 2015 Caribbean Dermatology Association GP Symposium will be planned and implemented in accordance with the essential policies of the National Council on Continuing Medical Education of the Medical Council of Jamaica. CME Credit Hours have been applied for and attendees will be asked to claim credit hours commensurate with their time spent in the conference sessions.
Guest Speaker
Jean Bolognia, MD is Professor of Dermatology and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs at the Yale School of Medicine. She has served as President of the Medical Dermatology Society, the Women’s Dermatologic Society and the American Dermatological Association, in addition to serving as Vice-President of the Society of Investigative Dermatology (SID), the American Board of Dermatology, and the International Society of Dermatology.Dr. Bolognia has also been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology and the International League of Dermatological Societies. She is the senior editor of the textbook Dermatology, which is now in its third edition. In addition to recently serving on the FDA’s Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee, she is the founder of the Clinical Scholars program of the SID and author of over 190 articles and book chapters.
Programme
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For More Information Contact
Caribbean Dermatology Association Secretariat
Suite 20, Seymour Park
2 Seymour Avenue
Kingston 10, Jamaica W.I.
Tel: 876-978-2276
Fax: 876-927-4199
secretariat@caribbeanderm.org
Free Medical Seminar: The Management of Female Genital System Cancers”
The Barbados National Registry and the Ministry of Health presents their 11th Annual Medical Seminar on “The Management of Female Genital Systems Cancers” on Oct 22, 2015, 1.30PM-5.00PM at the 3W’s Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael. Sponsored by the Barbados Cancer Society, the seminar will feature presentation by a range of medical and health specialists covering research, testing, surgical and non-surgical treatment of female genital system cancers. This seminar is free of cost to all participants, and health professionals attending will be offered CPE credit. Space is limited so pre-registration is necessary. Register at https://bnrcme.eventbrite.com or call the BNR at 426-6416 or the BNR Hotline at 256-4BNR. Registration closes on Oct 20, 2015.
Seminar Programme
“Management of Female Genital System Cancers”
Chairperson: Dr. Kenneth George, Acting Chief Medical Officer
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1:30-1:35pm |
Chair and Welcome |
Dr. K George
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| Treatment of Female Genital System Cancers
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| 1:35-2:05pm | Uterine Tumours/Womb Cancers | Dr. V Chatrani |
| 2:05-2:35pm | Non-Surgical Management of Female Genital System Cancers | Mr. P Gilkes
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| Prevention of Female Genital System Cancers
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| 2:35-3:05pm | Cancer in Barbados: 2008 data
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Mrs. T Martelly
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| 3:05-3:35pm | HPV Genotype in the Barbadian Population | Mrs. J Ward |
| 3:35-3:45pm | Cervical Cancer Prevention Activities in the Public Service | Dr. K Broome
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| 3:45-4:55pm | Panel Discussion : ‘’The USA and the UK are moving away from using cervical Pap smear cytology for primary screening, to the use of HPV DNA test/genotyping. Discuss the pros and cons if Barbados was to adopt this direction.’’ | |
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4:55-5:00pm |
Vote of Thanks |
Prof. P Prussia
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| 5:00pm | Refreshments |
RSVP Only. Early Registration Deadline Oct 25: BDS$100.00. Call 253-9384 Nicole to arrange payment pick up or or drop off cheque or cash made out to Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc. at the Barbados Diabetes Foundation. – Nicole to arrange payment or email hhccmeevents@gmail.com.
Nov 22: Waisting Away – Obesity & Weight Management Workshop for Health Professionals
Last Day for Early Registration – Venous Disease!
Early Registration Discount Deadline Ends on October 8, 2015!
Physician – BDS$100!!!
Allied Health – BDS$80!!
Payments may be picked up or dropped off – Call 253-9384 or 269-6183 for more info.
Regster Online at: www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com
Updated Agenda:
Chairperson: Dr. Anthony Harris
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 12.30-1.00 | Registration | |
| 1.00-1.05PM | Opening Remarks | Dr. Anthony Harris, Chairman |
| 1.05-1.35PM | Venous Thromboembolic Disease: The Pitfalls of Management – A Current Review
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Dr. Dawn Alleyne, Pulmonologist/ Intensivist |
| 1.35-2.05PM | The Pharmacological Management of Venous Disease
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Robert Carter, Pharmacist |
| 2.05—2.50PM | Exploring New Oral Anti-Coagulants | Dr. Ronald Henry, Interventional Cardiologist, Trinidad – Special Guest Presentation |
| 2.50-3.50PM | Lunch | |
| 3.50-4.20PM | Surgical Management of Pulmonary Embolism
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Dr. Alan Smith, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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| 4.20-5.05 PM |
The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis and Prevention of Thromboembolism.
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Dr. Fidel Rampersad, Interventional Radiologist, Trinidad – Special Guest Presentation |
| 5.05-5.35PM | Superficial Venous Incompetence – Photo Phlethmography & DOPPLER Ultrasound | Ian Sealy, Imaging Specialist |
| 5.35-5.45PM | Coffee Break | |
| 5.45-6.15PM | “Gravitational Dermatitis” | Dr. Andrew L Forde, Dermatologist
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| 6.15-6.45PM | That “LIFESORE”!
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Simone McConnie, Podiatrist |
| 6.45-7.10PM | Exploring Treatments, Interventions and Challenges in Venous Disease
– Medical & Surgical Interventions – Case Studies |
Dr. Anthony Harris, Cardiac Surgeon + Panel |
| 7.10-7.15PM | Closing Remarks
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Oct 26 Stroke Workshop
In observance of World Stroke Day, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados presents a Medical Education Seminar on The Neurological Effects of Stroke on Monday, 26 October 2015 8AM-3PM at the Courtyard By Marriot, Barbados.
This event will feature special Guest Speaker Dr. Andre Douen, Canadian Neurologist.
Dr. Douen has extensive research, education and administrative experience. He holds a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Manchester, UK and completed a 3 year fellowship in Cell biology at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.
The seminar will feature multidisciplinary presentations from specialists in Research, Paramedics, Accident & Emergency, Speech Therapy, Nutrition and other areas. Case Studies will be included along with a special and will “Patient’s Perspective”.
Health and medical professionals of all disciplines are invited to attend. CPE Credit is available.
Registration:
Physician – BDS$125.00; Allied Health – BDS$75.00; Students – BDS$50.00
(Includes Coffee Break & Lunch)
Pre-register online at: http://strokecme.eventbrite.com
Payments can be made at the offices of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados, Jemmots Lane, St. Michael (246-437-3312)
Draft Programme
08:00 Registration and Coffee
08:45 Welcome and introductions
08:50 Functions of the Brain in Relation to Stroke, Dr. Andre Douen, Neurologist (Canada)
9:20 Question and Answer session
9:30 Common Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Syndromes, Dr. Andre Douen, Neurologist
10:10 Question and answer session
10:20 Break
10:40 Neurological Evaluation on the Road – To Be Announced,EAS Paramedic Officer
11:00 A&E to Discharge, a Critical Pathway – To Be Announced
11:20 The BNR and data collection – Tanya Martelly, Director, Barbados National Registry
11:40 Critical pathway case study – To Be Announced, HSFB
11:50 Question and answer session
12:15 Lunch
13:15 Living Young with an Aphasic stroke – Tracia-Ann Jessemy, Patient
13:40 Speech Language How Can you Help – To Be Announced,, Speech Therapist
14:00 Stroke rehab from hospital to home – Dr. Harley Moseley, Physiatrist
14:20 Break
14:30 Stress management for HCP’s whilst caring for a Stroke Patient – Dr Alexine Jackman, GP/ Stress Management Consultant
15: 20 Nutrition for Stroke Patients Soft or Lumpy – Carla Ramsay, Nutritionist
15:40 Question and Answer session
15:50 Closing remarks and finish
Oct 22 – Management of Female Genital Cancers
The Barbados National Registry in association with the Ministry of Health of Barbados presents their 11th Annual Medical Conference on the “Management of Female Genital System Cancers” Thursday, 22 Oct 2015 from 1.30PM-5.00PM. The seminar will feature a host of local health and medical professionals from multidisciplinary backgrounds. General Practitioners, Obstretricians/ Gynaecologists, Cancer and Imaging Specialists, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals are other specialities are invited to attend. CME Credit will be awarded. Registration is complimentary. The Barbados National Registry thanks the Barbados Cancer Society for their continued support of this annual event.
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION IS COMPLIMENTARY (FREE)
MANDATORY PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER 2015
REGISTER AT:
www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.event.brite.com
Or Contact the Barbados National Registry:
Tel: 426-6416 Fax: 228-0360 BNR Hotline: 256-4BNR
Email: bnr@cavehill.uwi.edu
Venous Disease Seminar
Local and Regional Speakers!
Register:
http://venousdisease.eventbrite.com
246-269-6183; 253-9384; hhccmeevents@gmail.com
Early Registration: Physicians BDS$100; Allied Health BDS$80.00
