BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//caribgp - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://caribgp.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for caribgp REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Jamaica BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231231T160000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 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;VALUE=DATE:20251008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 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:20251015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 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:20251018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20251113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20251113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 CREATED:20251008T102521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T061929Z UID:3498-1763031600-1763040600@caribgp.org SUMMARY:CCFP-ISN Lecture Series On Nephrology: "Diabetes and CKD- 13-11-2025 DESCRIPTION:📱 Invitation to Attend \nđŸ©ș 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:đŸ©” 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261231 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 CREATED:20250124T031515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T130335Z UID:3035-1764518400-1798732799@caribgp.org SUMMARY:WATCH ON DEMAND - MENTAL HEALTH & ETHICS – ADOLESCENTS HEALTH PT 3B DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWATCH ON DEMAND AT THE LINK BELOW IF YOU WANT  CME CREDITS  \nON DEMAND SESSION LINK \nUse this Passcode: &.piVRf3    to access the video on demand.\nCMES: 2 MENTAL HEALTH & 2 ETHICS \nPAY BY CREDIT CARD AT LINK BELOW \nPAYMENT INFORMATION \na. The cost per certificate is J$2\,000.00. Kindly make the payment using one of the following methods \nThis link to make payment by Debit or Credit Card \nBank Transfer: \nBANK/BRANCH: NCB CONSTANT SPRING FINANCIAL CENTRE \nA/C # & TYPE: J$ BUSINESS CURRENT – #331001678 \nA/C NAME: CARIBBEAN COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS (CCFP OR CCFPJ) \nCME CERTIFICATES: PLEASE email ccfpsecretary@gmail.com a copy of your payment and request the CME Certificate \nREVIEW FORM: It is mandatory that the review form be completed\, in order to receive the CME certificate. The form can be accessed at this link: SURVEY LINK \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://caribgp.org/event/virtual-conferences-saturday-and-sunday-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20251204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20261231T090000 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 CREATED:20251222T131411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T131411Z UID:3596-1764806400-1798707600@caribgp.org SUMMARY:WATCH ON DEMAND – Women’s Health Webinar Part II: Endocrinology & ENT & Ethics DESCRIPTION:WATCH ON DEMAND – Women’s Health Webinar Part II: Endocrinology & ENT & Ethics\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCCFP Jamaica Chapter – Women’s Health Webinar Part II: Endocrinology & ENT & Ethics\nON DEMAND SESSION FROM: December 1\, 2025 – December 30\, 2026\nDuration:06:10:12\nCME CREDITS AVAILABLE: 4 HOURS\nGeneral CME: 2.0 hours\nMental Health CME: 1.0 hour\nEthics CME: 1.0 hour\n\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE BEFORE PROCEEDING\n\n\nPAYMENT INFORMATION \na. The cost per certificate is J$2\,000.00. Kindly make the payment using one of the following methods \nUse this link to make debit or credit card payment: CLICK TO PAY FOR CERTIFICATE \nBank Transfer: \nBANK/BRANCH: NCB CONSTANT SPRING FINANCIAL CENTRE \nA/C # & TYPE: J$ BUSINESS CURRENT – #331001678 \nA/C NAME: CARIBBEAN COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS (CCFP OR CCFPJ) \nContact Information: \nIn case of any queries or issues\, please feel free to reach us at: \nTelephone: 876-517-6636 / 876-595-0928 (WhatsApp) \nEmail: ccfpsecretary@gmail.com and ccfpjachapter1988@gmail.com \n\nDESCRIPTION\n\nThe webinar focused on women’s health issues in Jamaica\, with presentations covering cardiovascular kidney metabolic syndrome\, gestational diabetes\, and various aspects of reproductive health.\n\nWATCH ON-DEMAND\nWebinar Link\nPasscode: UK=7GSLz\n\nIN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE CERTIFICATE\, IT IS COMPULSORY THAT THE REVIEW FORM BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED\, AS WELL AS PAYMENT MADE\nCOMPLETE THE REVIEW HERE: URL:https://caribgp.org/event/watch-on-demand-womens-health-webinar-part-ii-endocrinology-ent-ethics/ LOCATION:ZOOM ROOM\, WEB-TO-WEB\, Trinidad and Tobago ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean College of Family Physicians":MAILTO:familydoctorsregional@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251211 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 CREATED:20250124T040215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T040215Z UID:3071-1765641600-1765727999@caribgp.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20251215T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20261215T090000 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 CREATED:20251215T054959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T055405Z UID:3557-1765756800-1797325200@caribgp.org SUMMARY:Climate Change and Health Course for the Caribbean General Public DESCRIPTION:Climate Change and Health Course for the Caribbean General Public \nVirtual Campus for Public Health (VCPH/PAHO)\n\nIntroduction\nClimate change poses significant challenges to public health across the Caribbean region\, affecting communities through multiple pathways including extreme weather events\, shifts in disease patterns\, and threats to food and water security. Understanding these challenges and their health implications is crucial for community resilience and adaptation. \nThis course aligns with PAHO’s Strategic Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). It reinforces PAHO’s commitment to empowering communities with knowledge and tools to address climate-related health challenges in the Caribbean region. \nPurpose of the course\nThe purpose of this course is to build public understanding of climate change and its health impacts\, empower community members to protect their health from climate-related risks\, enable informed participation in climate action and advocacy\, and foster community resilience to the impacts of climate change. \nCourse competencies\nLearners will develop the following competences in understanding the basics of climate change and its health impacts\, identifying climate-related health risks in local contexts\, implementing adaptation strategies at both personal and community levels\, and engaging in climate change advocacy and action. \nParticipant profile\nThis course is designed for community leaders\, civil society organizations\, the general public\, and anyone interested in climate change and health in the Caribbean. \nCourse modality\nThis is a self-paced virtual course delivered through PAHO’s Virtual Campus for Public Health. \nCourse structure and schedule\nThis self-paced course offers flexible completion on participants’ schedules: Total duration: 4 hours. \n\nJOIN COURSE URL:https://caribgp.org/event/climate-change-and-health-course-for-the-caribbean-general-public/ LOCATION:Virtual Campus for Public Health (VCPH/PAHO) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20251216T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20261231T090000 DTSTAMP:20260424T073457 CREATED:20251222T132858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T132858Z UID:3599-1765843200-1798707600@caribgp.org SUMMARY:ON DEMAND – Silent Struggles: The Overlooked Burden of Sleep Apnea on Women’s Health and Mental Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Silent Struggles: The Overlooked Burden of Sleep Apnea on Women’s Health and Mental Well-Being\nDuration:02:04:35\nCME: 2 (INCL 1 MENTAL HEALTH)\n\nPAYMENT INFORMATION\n\na. The cost per certificate is J$2\,000.00. Kindly make the payment using one of the following methods \nThis link to make payment – DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD \nBank Transfer: \nBANK/BRANCH: NCB CONSTANT SPRING FINANCIAL CENTRE \nA/C # & TYPE: J$ BUSINESS CURRENT – #331001678 \nA/C NAME: CARIBBEAN COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS (CCFP OR CCFPJ) \nCME CERTIFICATES: PLEASE email ccfpsecretary@gmail.com a copy of your payment and request the CME Certificate \n\n\nPresenters: Dr. Terry Baker\, Consultant Pulmonologist and Dr Jordan Eaton\, Psychiatrist\n\nLink to access presentation\n\nPasscode: jy3ggz&z\n\nDESCRIPTION\nThe Caribbean College of Family Physicians Jamaica Chapter shared their initiatives supporting family physicians in Jamaica\, including advocacy efforts\, continuing medical education activities\, and community outreach programs. Dr. Terry presented on sleep apnea’s impact on women. The webinar concluded with presentations by Dr. Jordan on the connection between sleep apnea and mental health in women.\n\n\nNOTE: IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE EVALUATION FORM BE COMPLETED. SEE LINK BELOW \n\n\nPLEASE COMPLETE EVALUATION FORM:  URL:https://caribgp.org/event/on-demand-silent-struggles-the-overlooked-burden-of-sleep-apnea-on-womens-health-and-mental-well-being/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR