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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
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SUMMARY:BIOETHICS  Theme: Navigating Complex Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Medicine
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 11:00AM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/bioethics-theme-navigating-complex-ethical-dilemmas-in-modern-medicine/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T064731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T064731Z
UID:3140-1765382400-1765468799@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Pain Management: Opioid Use and Alternatives in the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 6:30 PM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/pain-management-opioid-use-and-alternatives-in-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T035837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T035837Z
UID:3069-1763827200-1763913599@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:MENTAL HEALTH for the  Healthcare providers (1) Theme: Caring for the Caregivers: Mental Health and Wellbeing in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:TIME: @11:00AM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/mental-health-for-the-healthcare-providers-1-theme-caring-for-the-caregivers-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20251113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20251113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20251008T102521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T061929Z
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SUMMARY:CCFP-ISN Lecture Series On Nephrology: "Diabetes and CKD- 13-11-2025
DESCRIPTION:📢 Invitation to Attend \n🩺 Nephrology Lecture Series- ISN North America & Caribbean Regional Board Webinar\n\nTopic : Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease📅 Date: Thursday\, November 13\, 2025🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m. (Jamaica Time)🌐 Platform: CCFP Zoom \n\nJoin us for this free educational webinar hosted by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) North America and Caribbean Regional Board\, in collaboration with the Caribbean College of Family Physicians (CCFP). \nThis session will explore the critical intersection between diabetes and kidney health\, emphasizing early detection and management of diabetic kidney disease. Participants will learn about the pathophysiology of diabetic nephropathy\, emerging diagnostic approaches\, and treatment modalities. The seminar will also highlight global perspectives on prevention\, multidisciplinary care\, and patient education to reduce the burden of kidney complications in people living with diabetes. We aim to empower primary care providers to identify early diabetic kidney disease and initiate evidence-based therapies and promote timely and appropriate referral to nephrology.. \n\nModerator:🩵 Dr. Lori-Ann Fisher – USA \nSpeaker:💜 Dr. Sunan Behera – Canada \n\n✅ Who Should Attend:Family Physicians\, Nephrologists\, Internists\, General Practitioners\, and other healthcare professionals involved in chronic disease management. \n🎓 CME Certificates: \n\nCME’s requested – 1 hour\n\nAttendance and CME Certificates are free of charge. \n\n\nTo receive your CME Certificate\, you will need to complete the Post-Event Survey\, which will appear automatically after the webinar and will also be sent in the follow-up email. \n\n\n🌍 Access: \n🔗 Register Here:👉 Click to Register for Free \n\nHosted by:Caribbean College of Family Physicians  
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/ccfp-diabetes-and-chronic-kidney-disease-nephrology-lecture-series-13-11-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM ROOM\, WEB-TO-WEB\, Trinidad and Tobago
ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean College of Family Physicians":MAILTO:familydoctorsregional@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T035604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T035604Z
UID:3067-1760803200-1760889599@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Heart Disease Theme: Modern Approaches to Managing Cardiovascular Disease + Oral Health & Heart Disease\, Rheumautic Heart Disease\, Dyslipidemia etc.*
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 11:00AM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/heart-disease-theme-modern-approaches-to-managing-cardiovascular-disease-oral-health-heart-disease-rheumautic-heart-disease-dyslipidemia-etc/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T064449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T064449Z
UID:3135-1760544000-1760630399@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Dermatology in Practice: Managing Skin Disorders in Tropical Climates
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 6:30 PM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/dermatology-in-practice-managing-skin-disorders-in-tropical-climates/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T064127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T064127Z
UID:3132-1759939200-1760025599@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Geriatrics: Theme: Advancing Geriatric Care: Improving Quality of Life for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 6:30 PM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/geriatrics-theme-advancing-geriatric-care-improving-quality-of-life-for-older-adults-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T063344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T063556Z
UID:3126-1758729600-1758815999@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Geriatrics: Theme: Advancing Geriatric Care: Improving Quality of Life for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 6:30 PM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/geriatrics-theme-advancing-geriatric-care-improving-quality-of-life-for-older-adults/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250916T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250721T045159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T045159Z
UID:3409-1758063600-1758115800@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Management of Cholesterol
DESCRIPTION:HYBRID EVENT \nINFORMATION COMING SOOM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/management-of-cholesterol/
LOCATION:AC HOTEL\, KINGSTON\, Jamaica
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T035321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T035321Z
UID:3065-1757779200-1757865599@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:ENDOCRINOLOGY:  THEME: Advancing Endocrine Care: Innovations\, Challenges\, and Personalized Approaches
DESCRIPTION:TIME: @11:00AM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/endocrinology-theme-advancing-endocrine-care-innovations-challenges-and-personalized-approaches/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T062948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T062948Z
UID:3123-1755100800-1755187199@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Ear\, Nose and Throat & Pathology of the eyes
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 6:00 PM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/ear-nose-and-throat-pathology-of-the-eyes/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T034751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T034751Z
UID:3060-1755100800-1755187199@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:ASTHMA:  Theme: Advancing Asthma Care: Precision Medicine and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:TIME: @11:00AM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/asthma-theme-advancing-asthma-care-precision-medicine-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T034423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T034423Z
UID:3057-1753545600-1753631999@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:THEME: Women’s Health Across the Life Stages OR Theme: Innovations in Women’s Health: Addressing Emerging Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:TIME: @11:00AM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/theme-womens-health-across-the-life-stages-or-theme-innovations-in-womens-health-addressing-emerging-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T034159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T034159Z
UID:3055-1751126400-1751212799@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Theme: Emerging Infections and Public Health Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:TIME: @11:00AM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/theme-emerging-infections-and-public-health-preparedness/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250627T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20251121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250626T065920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T070543Z
UID:3396-1750982400-1763715600@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Ministry of Health and Wellness 16th Annual National Health Research Conference\, 2025.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nMark your Calendar-MOHW-16th NHRC 2025-CFA-Opening Soon \nThe Ministry of Health and Wellness is pleased to remind you to mark your calendar for the Ministry’s 16th Annual National Health Research Conference\, 2025. \nThe 16th Annual National Health Research Conference (virtual) will be held November 19-21\, 2025\, Wednesday to Friday. \nNHRC 2025 will be an excellent opportunity for clinicians\, nurses\, healthcare workers\, principal investigators\, researchers and graduate students to learn\, connect and experience: \n\nExpert presentations\nInformative scientific sessions\nWorkshops and much more\n\nPlease save the date to your calendar and share on your website and notice boards. \nLook out for our Call for Abstracts opening soon: https://www.moh.gov.jm/nhrc-submit/ \nThank you for your kind consideration. \nRegards\, \n  \nMs. Tanielle Mullings  \nResearch Officer  \nMinistry of Health and Wellness (MOHW)\, \nEpidemiological Research and Analysis Unit (ERAU)\, \nNational Epidemiology Branch\, \nNew ARC Building\, \n15 Knutsford Boulevard\, \nKingston 5. \nCUG: 876-344-3204 \nOffice: 876-633-8157 ext. 7206\n \nEmail: tanielle.mullings@moh.gov.jm
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/ministry-of-health-and-wellness-16th-annual-national-health-research-conference-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250606T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T121020Z
UID:3343-1750932000-1750942800@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:AstraZeneca Hybrid Event
DESCRIPTION:details coming soon
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/astrazeneca-hybrid-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T062631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T062631Z
UID:3118-1750780800-1750867199@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:ASTHMA:  Theme: Advancing Asthma Care: Precision Medicine and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 6:30 PM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/asthma-theme-advancing-asthma-care-precision-medicine-and-beyond-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250608T132449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T134559Z
UID:3355-1750759200-1750770000@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Cardio Protection Beyond Blood Pressure Control in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming CME Event\nTitle: Cardio Protection Beyond Blood Pressure Control in High-Risk Hypertensive PatientsDate: June 24\, 2025Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMFormat: HybridLocation: Jamaica Pegasus Hotel & OnlineCME Credits: 1.2 HoursCost: Free to Attend | Free CME Certificate \n\nJoin the Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica (AGPJ) and MERCK for an engaging and insightful Continuing Medical Education (CME) event focused on the evolving landscape of hypertension management. This session\, entitled “Cardio Protection Beyond Blood Pressure Control in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients\,” aims to expand clinicians’ knowledge of cardioprotective strategies that go beyond traditional blood pressure management. \nThis hybrid CME activity is tailored for physicians\, pharmacists\, and healthcare professionals who manage patients at elevated cardiovascular risk due to hypertension. The event will feature: \n\n\nExpert-led PowerPoint presentations \n\n\nCase-based discussions \n\n\nInteractive polling for real-time feedback \n\n\nA live Q&A session with our  speaker \n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nUnderstand the latest clinical insights into cardiovascular protection in high-risk hypertensive populations \n\n\nApply emerging therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes \n\n\nStrengthen key messaging for medical sales representatives to support informed prescribing \n\n\nHow to Attend:This event is free of charge and open to all interested healthcare professionals. A CME Certificate will be issued at no cost to participants. \nTo register or obtain further details\, please contact:Charmaine Henton\, MERCK Representative📧 charmaine.bowman@merckgroup.com📞 876-877-8629 \n\nCME Organizer:Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica19A Windsor Avenue\, Kingston 10📧 agpjamaica@gmail.com | 📞 876-517-6636 | Tel/Fax: 876-946-0954 \nWe look forward to your participation in this informative and impactful session! \nAgenda June 24\, 2025 meeting \n 
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/cardio-protection-beyond-blood-pressure-control-in-high-risk-hypertensive-patients/
LOCATION:Jamaica Pegasus Hotel\, Jamaica
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250624T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250608T140940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T140940Z
UID:3358-1750757400-1750768200@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Chronic Sinusitis & Navigating Skin Breakouts
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming CME Event\nTitle: Chronic Sinusitis & Navigating Skin BreakoutsDate: Tuesday\, June 24\, 2025Time: 5:30 PM – 8:50 PMVenue: AC Marriott Hotel\, KingstonFormat: In-PersonCME Credits: 2.0 HoursCost: Free to Attend | Free CME Certificate \n\nThe Caribbean College of Family Physicians (Jamaica Chapter)\, in collaboration with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals\, invites you to an insightful Continuing Medical Education (CME) session designed to advance clinical knowledge and strengthen patient care strategies in two common yet often complex areas of practice: Chronic Sinusitis and Skin Breakouts. \nThis in-person event will feature presentations by two respected local experts: \n\n\nDr. Warren Mullings \n\n\nDr. Donna Braham \n\n\nThe session will cover: \n\n\nEvidence-based management of allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis \n\n\nPractical approaches to diagnosing and treating common skin conditions \n\n\nReview of current clinical guidelines and emerging research \n\n\nCase-based learning to reinforce application in real-world settings \n\n\nEducational Format:Participants will benefit from interactive lectures\, clinical case discussions\, and a concluding Q&A session designed to deepen understanding and encourage professional exchange. \nWho Should Attend:This event is ideal for family physicians\, general practitioners\, nurses\, and allied healthcare professionals looking to strengthen their approach to ENT and dermatologic conditions commonly seen in primary care. \nHow to Attend:Free admission and CME Certificate.To register or receive additional information\, please contact:Krisan L. Thomas (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals)📧 krisann.glenmark@gmail.com📞 876-351-4467 \n\nCME Organizer:Caribbean College of Family Physicians (Jamaica Chapter)📍 19A Windsor Avenue\, Kingston 5📧 ccfpjachapter1988@gmail.com📠 876-946-0954 | ☎️ 876-517-6636 \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this dynamic learning experience! \nhttps://www.ccfpjamaica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CME-PROGRAM-JUNE-242025.pdf
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/chronic-sinusitis-navigating-skin-breakouts/
LOCATION:AC HOTEL\, KINGSTON\, Jamaica
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250619T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250608T091128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T091255Z
UID:3353-1750330800-1750339800@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:AGPJ & Viatris Virtual CME Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AGPJ & Viatris Virtual CME Meeting\nTopic: Beyond the Pain: Differentiating Migraine from Cluster Headaches\nSpeaker: Dr. Michele Lee – Neurologist\, Headache/Pain Specialist\nDate: June 19\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 p.m. (Jamaica Time) \nAGENDA:\n        Welcome & Opening Remarks (Michelle Harvey) \n\nAGPJ Welcome & Remarks\nIntroduction of Speaker (Cora Baker)\nBeyond the Pain: Differentiating Migraine from Cluster Headaches – Dr. Michele Lee\nQuestions and Answer Session Discussion – Dr. Michele Lee\nVote of Thanks (Vanesha Brown)\n\nCME Certificate Cost: J$1\,000.00 \nREGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r1x21elDReuOi_uq5u-WSQ#/registration \nPAYMENT OPTIONS:\n💳 Online via Fygaro: https://www.fygaro.com/en/pb/d42965a6-b3d7-40df-933b-78175a9ba38b/\n🏦 Bank Transfer Details:\nBank: NCB – Matilda’s Corner\nAccount Name: Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica (AGPJ)\nAccount Number: 371000364\nAccount Type: J$ Business Current Account \n📩 Email payment confirmation to: agpjsecretary@gmail.com \nNeed help or have questions?\n📧 agpjsecretary@gmail.com\n📞 876-517-6636 | 876-386-1443 \nWe look forward to your participation! \nDOWNLOAD FLYER AT LINK BELOW \nAGPJ Headache Management Virtual Webinar
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/agpj-viatris-virtual-cme-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM ROOM\, WEB-TO-WEB\, Trinidad and Tobago
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250606T121136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T121136Z
UID:3345-1750240800-1750249800@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:AstraZeneca Hybrid event
DESCRIPTION:details coming soon
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/astrazeneca-hybrid-event-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T062316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T062316Z
UID:3116-1750176000-1750262399@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:ASTHMA:  Theme: Advancing Asthma Care: Precision Medicine and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 6:30 PM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/asthma-theme-advancing-asthma-care-precision-medicine-and-beyond-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250617T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250619T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250610T032238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T120800Z
UID:3362-1750118400-1750325400@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:CSA-AGPJ-CCFP- Antimicrobial Stewardship Masterclass Course I HYBRID/Port of Spain\, Trinidad 17-19th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION LINK: https://sta-uwi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/N84jvN6mRF-W6YigmNLeeA#/registration \nDRIVE AMS FLYER \nDAY 1 – Morning  \nGeneral introduction\, basic principles of Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP) and Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPC program) \n \n\n\n08:00-08:30\nWelcome – introduction \nDr. Jeroen Schouten\, intensivist and drive-AMS course lead\, Radboudumc\, the Netherlands and  Dr. Sandeep Maharaj\, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Administration | Director\, School of Pharmacy\, University of the West Indies\, TTB \ncourse leads \n\n\n08:30-09:00\nAMR burden: a One Health perspective  \nDr Marquita Gittens St Hillaire\, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology\, University of the West Indies\n\n\n09:00-9:30\nAMR surveillance and Antimicrobial stewardship in the Caribbean  \nDr. German Francisco Esparza Sanchez; Gloria Cordoba (senior advisor ICARS)\n\n\n09:30-10:00\nThe current landscape of IPC in the Caribbean  \nDr. Rajeev P Nagassar\, National Focal Point for Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Prevention and Control\, Chairman of the National Multisectoral Coordinating Committee to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance\, Specialist Medical Officer\, Microbiology\, The Sangre Grande Hospital\, The Eastern Regional Health Authority\, Trinidad and Tobago\n\n\n\nBREAK\n\n\n10:30-11:00\nThe BASIC requirements of an ASP: an overview  \nDr. Giacomo Stroffolini\, ID physician\, lead of the Antimicrobial stewardship team\, Lausanne\, Switzerland\n\n\n11:00-11:30\nThe BASIC requirements of an IPC program: an overview \nDr. Rajeev P Nagassar\n\n\n11:30-12:00\nThe role of microbiology in low resource settings \nDr. Marquita Gittens St Hillaire\n\n\n12:00-12:30\nThe WHAT of ASP: what appropriate antibiotic use (in patients) leads to better outcomes?  \nDr. Nathan Nielsen\, Associate Professor of Medicine & Pathology UNM School of Medicine\n\n\n12:30-13:00\nThe WHAT of an IPC program: what appropriate IPC practices lead to better outcomes?  \nDr. Rajeev P Nagassar\n\n\n                                LUNCH \n \n\n\nDAY 1 – Afternoon\nWorkshop implementation in practice\, part I: “What exactly is your problem?” \n\n\n14:00-14:30\nThe HOW: how does the AMS/IPC team make sure that appropriate antibiotic use and IPC practices are provided by professionals in their setting?  \nDr. Jeroen Schouten\n\n\n14:30-16:00\nWorkshop 1: Presentation of participants (15 minutes per group) \nCurrent situation in your own hospital\, what is your largest problem/concern related to antimicrobial use/IPC? \nALL FACULTY\n\n\n16:00-17:00\nGroup work: Reflect on step 1 of ‘Our AMS project’ and ‘Our IPC Project’ \nALL FACULTY\n\n\n                                     EVENING PROGRAM \n \n\n\nDay 2 – Morning\nHow do you measure the quantity and quality of antimicrobial use and IPC?” \n\n\n08:30-09:00\nQuantity of antimicrobial use: the BASICS \nDr. Satish Jankie\, Pharmacologist & Lecturer\, University of the West Indies\, St. Augustine Campus\n\n\n09.00-10:00\nWorkshop 2a: How do I measure the quantity of antibiotic use in my hospital?  \nDr. Satish Jankie\, Dr. Lydia Miles Saunders and Dr. Gloria Cordóba (senior advisor ICARS)\n\n\n                                BREAK\n\n\n10:30-11:15\nHow to measure IPC? input\, process\, output\, outcome and impact indicators \nDr. Rajeev P Nagassar\n\n\n11:15-12:00\nQuality of antimicrobial use: the BASICS \nDr. Giacomo Stroffolini\,  ID physician\, lead of the Antimicrobial stewardship team\, Lausanne\, Switzerland\n\n\n                               LUNCH\n\n\nDAY 2 – Afternoon\nWorkshop implementation in practice\, part II: “How do you measure the quality of antimicrobial use/ IPC practices?” \n\n\n13:00-14:00\nWorkshop 2b: How to operationalize quality indicators for appropriate antimicrobial use and IPC practices? \nAll faculty\n\n\n14:00-14:30\nPPS\, an introduction \nInes Pauwels\, senior researcher at University of Antwerp\, Belgium\n\n\n14:30-16:00\nWorkshop 2c: How to actually perform a PPS survey \nInes Pauwels and faculty\, 15 min talk by Dr Rajeev P Nagassar on a Prevalence Study of Antibiotic Use Integrating both WHO-PPS and GLOBAL-PPS\n\n\n                                    BREAK\n\n\n16:00-16:30\nHow to make effective use of antibiotic /IPC data in your hospital\, an overview \nDr. Jeroen Schouten\n\n\n16:30-17:30\nGroup work: Reflection on step 1 and 2 of ‘Our AMS project’ and ‘Our IPC Project’ \nAll faculty\n\n\n                                      FREE EVENING\n\n\nDAY 3 – Morning\nWorkshop implementation in practice: important AMS and IPC objectives  \n\n\n\nParallel sessions\nParallel sessions\n\n\n08:00-08:30\nAMS and Sepsis: how to integrate these concepts in daily hospital practice \nDr. Nathan Nielsen\nHand Hygiene – Surveillance of compliance \nDr. Rajeev P Nagassar \n \n\n\n08:30-09:00\nPerioperative prophylaxis \nDr. Jeroen Schouten\nModes of transmission\, Precaution Measures and Personal Protective Equipment \nDr. Rajeev P Nagassar\n\n\n09:00-09:30\nHow to manage (suspected) antibiotic allergy in Antimicrobial stewardship \nDr. Lydia Miles Saunders\nEnvironmental cleaning \nDr. Rajeev P Nagassar \n \n\n\n                                  BREAK\n\n\n10:00-10:30\nBenefits of early IV-oral switch: low hanging fruit in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs \nDr. Giacomo Stroffolini\,  ID physician\, lead of the Antimicrobial stewardship team\, Lausanne\, Switzerland\nHospital Acquired infections: Central line\, Ventilator associated pneumonia and Urinary tract infections \nDr. Marquita Gittens-St Hillaire \n \n\n\n10:30-11:00\nStopping antibiotics and duration of antibiotic therapy: guidelines vs. practice \nDr. Nathan Nielsen\nManagement of outbreaks \nDr. Alma Tostmann / Dr. Edmee Bowles \n \n\n\n11:00-12:00\nWorkshop :  how do I cope with antibiotic shortages in an era of MDRO pathogens?  \nRajeev / Lydia / Marquita/ Satish \nParticipants present findings for their own setting through preparation in small groups then followed up in a plenary discussion\n\n\n                                  LUNCH\n\n\nDAY 3 – Afternoon\nWorkshop implementation in practice\, next steps \n\n\n13:00-13:30\nImpact of the drive-AMS Masterclass and its follow through on local practice (personal project) \nDr. Giacomo Stroffolini\,  ID physician\, lead of the Antimicrobial stewardship team\, Lausanne\, Switzerland\n\n\n13:30-15:00\nGroup work: Reflect on step 1-2 of ‘Our AMS project’ \nAll faculty\n\n\n                                  BREAK\n\n\n15:00-15:30\n COURSE II preview: an introduction to determinants of antibiotic use and IPC practices and their link to interventions \nDr. Jeroen Schouten\n\n\n15:30-16:00\nPost course follow up including PPS support and involvement of the SPICE registry  \nDr. Jeroen Schouten and Ines Pauwels\n\n\n16:00-17:30\nWorkshop 3: End-  of participants (10 minutes per group) \nPresentation of a detailed measurement plan for the next 8  months \nAll faculty\n\n\n17:30-18:00\nFarewell \nAll faculty\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/csa-agpj-ccfp-antimicrobial-stewardship-masterclass-course-i-hybrid-port-of-spain-trinidad-17-19th-june-2025/
LOCATION:ST. AUGUSTINE TRINIDAD/HYBRID
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250608T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250608T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250514T095434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T095453Z
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SUMMARY:CCFPJ-GSK HYBRID MEETING
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/ccfpj-gsk-hybrid-meeting/
LOCATION:AC HOTEL\, KINGSTON\, Jamaica
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T061427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T061427Z
UID:3112-1748966400-1749657599@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Heart Disease Theme: Modern Approaches to Managing Cardiovascular Disease + Oral Health & Heart Disease
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 6:30 PM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/heart-disease-theme-modern-approaches-to-managing-cardiovascular-disease-oral-health-heart-disease/
LOCATION:Virtual Seminar
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T032921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T032921Z
UID:3052-1747497600-1747583999@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:WORLD FAMILY DOCTOR DAY Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:TIME: @11:00AM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/world-family-doctor-day-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250331T024726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T024726Z
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SUMMARY:AGPJ PAEDIATRIC LECTURE 2 - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Theme: “ Paediatric Health in Primary Care in the Caribbean “ \nDate: May 1\,  2025 \nPlatform: Zoom \nDay 2 Theme: Managing Respiratory & Infectious Diseases in Paediatrics in Primary Care \nMODERATOR: – TBA  \nDAY 2 – MAY 1\, 2025  \n7:00 PM – Meeting Room Opens \nParticipants join the Zoom platform. \n7:05 PM – Moderator Takes the Podium \n\nWelcome Remarks\nHousekeeping Rules\n\n7:08 PM – Prayer  – TBA \n7:13 PM – Greeting and Welcome from the President \n\nWelcome Address by the President of the Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica\n\n7:20 PM : Topic 1: “ Managing Common Respiratory Conditions in Paediatric Patients \n\nSpeaker: TBA\nDuration of Presentation: 40 minutes\n\n                        GSK VIDEO PRESENTATION (5 MINS) \n8:00 PM  Topic 2: ” Infectious Diseases in Paediatrics: Prevention\, Diagnosis\, and Management “ \n\nSpeaker: TBA\nDuration of Presentation: 40 minutes\n\nGSK VIDEO PRESENTATION (5 MINS) \n8:40 PM – Questions & Answer Session – 15 minutes  \n8:55 PM – Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks  \n\nModerator: Summary of key points and acknowledgment of participants & sponsors.\n\n9:00 PM – Event Concludes \n 
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/agpj-paediatric-lecture-2-virtual/
LOCATION:ZOOM ROOM\, WEB-TO-WEB\, Trinidad and Tobago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250430T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250331T030034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T032648Z
UID:3269-1746009000-1746014400@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:NOVARTIS - DERMATOLOGY WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Objectives \n\nTo provide an overview of IL-17 and its implications\nTo highlight the diagnosis and management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa\n\nProgramme \n   \n6:30pm – 6:35pm     Welcome & Greetings– Mrs. Janice Simpson-Spencer – Novartis Country         Manager \n6:35pm– 6:40pm     Introduction of Moderator – Mrs Sophia McKenzie – Novartis Business Coordinator \n6:40pm – 7:10pm     Opening Remarks and Presentation on the Multi-Modal IL 17 – Dr. Delansie Lawrence \n7:10pm –7:15pm     Questions & Answers \n7:15pm – 7:20pm    Introduction of Speaker – Moderator \n7:20pm – 8:05 pm   Presentation on The Diagnosis and Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa – Dr. Rokeisha Clare-Kleinbussink – Consultant Dermatologist \n8:05pm – 8:20 pm   Questions and Answers \n8:20pm – 8:25pm    Vote of thanks – Mr. Jason Spence – Novartis Medical Representative \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/novartis-dermatology-webinar/
LOCATION:ZOOM ROOM\, WEB-TO-WEB\, Trinidad and Tobago
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20250424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250331T024858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T024858Z
UID:3267-1745492400-1745501400@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:AGPJ VIRTUAL SEMINAR –  PAEDIATRIC HEALTH – IN PRIMARY CARE IN THE CARIBBEAN -LECTURE 1
DESCRIPTION:Theme: “ Paediatric Health Management in Primary Care in the Caribbean “ \nDate: April 24\, 2025 \nPlatform: Zoom \nDay 1 Theme: PAEDIATRIC OBESITY & MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT \nMODERATOR  – TBA  \nDAY –  APRIL 24\, 2025\n7:00 PM – Meeting Room Opens \nParticipants join the Zoom platform. \n7:05 PM – Moderator Takes the Podium \n\nWelcome Remarks\nHousekeeping Rules\n\n7:08 PM – Prayer – TBA \n7:13 PM – Greeting and Welcome from the President \n\nWelcome Address by the President of the Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica\n\nSPONSORS PRESENTATION (TBA) \n7:20 PM  – Topic 1: ” Childhood Obesity in the Caribbean: Prevention and Management in Primary Care “ \n\nSpeaker: DR. RASHEEDAH ANDREWS\, MD\, MBA\, FAAP\, DABOM\nDuration of Presentation: 35 minutes\n\n              SPONSOR PRESENTATION(S)  (TBA) \n7:55 PM    – Topic 2: “ “ Mental Health in Paediatrics: Recognizing and Maanaging Emotional and Behavioral Disorders “ \nSpeaker: Christesla Duroska is a Licensed Clinical Social Work \n\nDuration of Presentation: 35 minutes\n\n8:35 PM   – SPONSOR PRESENTATION(S) (TBA) \n\nSponsor 1 – 5 minutes\nSponsor 2 – 5 minutes\n\n8:45 PM – Questions and Answers Session – 15 minutes   \n9:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks  \n\nModerator: Summary of key points and acknowledgment of participants and sponsors.\n\n9:0 5 PM – Event Concludes
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/agpj-virtual-seminar-paediatric-health-in-primary-care-in-the-caribbean-lecture-1/
LOCATION:ZOOM ROOM\, WEB-TO-WEB\, Trinidad and Tobago
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260423T155157
CREATED:20250124T032521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T032521Z
UID:3047-1744473600-1744559999@caribgp.org
SUMMARY:Theme: Tackling NCDs in the Caribbean: A Comprehensive Approach\, Diabetes(DLS)*
DESCRIPTION:TIME: @11:00AM
URL:https://caribgp.org/event/theme-tackling-ncds-in-the-caribbean-a-comprehensive-approach-diabetesdls/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Event
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