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.
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

5.00 – 6.00 Exhibits open
6.00 – 6.02 Welcome Dr. Richard Desnoes
President
6.02 – 6.08 Prayer
6.08 – 6.10 Greetings MoH
6.10 – 6.30 Atopic Eczema and Seborrhoeic Eczema Sean Bullen
Barbados
6.30 – 6.50 Tinea Capitis Richard Desnoes
Jamaica
6.50 – 7.10 Common Bacterial Infections of the skin Marie Grandison-Didier
St. Lucia
7.10 – 7.20 Questions and Answers
7.20 – 7.40 Cutaneous Manifestations of Metabolic Syndrome Althea East-Innis
Jamaica
7.40– 8.00 The Sun and the Skin Blondelle Durant
Barbados
8.00 – 8.20 Pigmented lesions: Distinguishing benign barnacles from cutaneous melanoma Jean Bolognia
USA
8.20 – 8.30 Questions and Answers
8.25 – 8.35 Vote of Thanks
Cocktail Reception
8.35pm – 10.00pm

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

 

1:30-1:35pm

  

Chair and Welcome

  

Dr. K George

 

 
Treatment of Female Genital System Cancers

 
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

 
 
Prevention of Female Genital System Cancers

 
2:35-3:05pm Cancer in Barbados: 2008 data                                                         

 

 Mrs. T Martelly

 
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

 
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.’’
 

4:55-5:00pm

  

Vote of Thanks

  

Prof. P Prussia

 
5:00pm Refreshments

 

 

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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.

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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

 

 Dr. Dawn Alleyne, Pulmonologist/ Intensivist
1.35-2.05PM The Pharmacological Management of Venous Disease

 

 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

 

 Dr. Alan Smith, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

 

 
4.20-5.05
PM		 The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis and Prevention of Thromboembolism.

 

 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

 
6.15-6.45PM That “LIFESORE”!

 

 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

stroke-image_2In 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

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Venous Disease Seminar Registration Now Open!

This continuing medical education seminar explores a range of venous disorders occurring in a variety of patients and situations. From blood clots to phlebitis to chronic venous insufficiency and ulcers, this seminar will address various diagnoses and treatment modalities from a range of health professionals including internists, dermatologists, cardiologists, surgeons and others. Imaging, surgical and non-surgical management of venous disorders and case studies will be included. Local and regional speakers are featured. CPE Credit will be available.

Draft Agenda:

 (Times are subject to change)

 Chairperson: Dr. Anthony Harris, Cardiac Surgeon

Register:

http://venousdisease.eventbrite.com

246-269-6183; 253-9384; hhccmeevents@gmail.com

Early Registration: Physicians BDS$100; Allied Health BDS$80.00

Time Topic Speaker
1.00-1.05PM Opening Remarks Dr. Anthony Harris, Chairman
1.05-1.35PM Venous Thromboembolic Disease: The Pitfalls of Management – A Current Review

 

 Dr. Dawn Alleyne, Pulmonologist/ Intensivist
1.35-2.05PM The Pharmacological Management of Venous Disease

 

 Robert Carter, Pharmacist
2.05-2.35PM Surgical Management of Pulmonary Embolism

 

 Dr. Alan Smith, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

 

 
2.35-3.35PM Lunch  
3.35-4.15PM The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis and Prevention of Thromboembolism.

 

 Dr. Fidel Rampersad, Interventional Radiologist, Trinidad (JIPA)
4.15-4.45PM Venous Skin Ulcers – Prevention Treatment & Management Dr. Andrew L Forde, Dermatologist

 
4.45-5.15PM That “LIFESORE”!

 

 Simone McConnie, Podiatrist
5.15-5.25PM Break  
5.25-6.05PM Exploring New Oral Anti-Coagulants TBA, Interventional Cardiologist, Trinidad
6.05-6.35PM Superficial Venous Incompetence – Photo Phlethmography & DOPPLER Ultrasound Ian Sealy, Imaging Specialist
6.35-7.10PM 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

 

  

 

Target: Mixed specialists involved in the treatment of venous disorders along with General Practitioners and allied health professionals