Servier-CCFP CME Symposium “The Multimorbidity Care Program, Detect, Manage, Prevent”
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | ZOOM ROOM
REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z1IF2gNpTvy6KlnHtOjfsA#/registration
Venue: Online
Date: Thursday May 8th ,2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
PROGRAMME
6:30pm – 6:35pm Welcome and Opening Remarks- Servier Representative
6:35pm – 6:40pm Greetings from The Caribbean College of Family Physicians
6:40pm – 6:45pm Introduction of Guest Presenter – Servier Representative
6:45pm– 7:45pm “The Multimorbidity Care Program; Detect. Manage. Prevent”- Dr. Lori-Ann Fisher – Consultant Nephrologist, Jamaica
7:45pm – 8:00pm Questions & Answers
8:00pm – 8:15pm. “Product Spotlight”
8:15pm – 8:20pm VOTE OF THANKS & Conclusion (Servier Representative)

INVITATION – MAY 8TH_250507_103337

CCFPJ-PFIZER NURTEC CLINICAL EVIDENCE - PRODUCT LAUNCH
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:30
TITLE OF PROGRAMME/ACTIVITY:
NURTEC CLINICAL EVIDENCE

PROGRAMME GOALS
The goal is to present and discuss a novel therapy that can both treat and prevent the various migraine needs with one simple solution

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
To Review the diagnosis of migraine, To differentiate between current therapy and GRP antagonist < To undertand the benefits of no longer only treating migraine but also how to prevent migraine headache

CCFP-Pfizer Product Launch - Nuretec
2025-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | AC MARRIOTT HOTEL, KINGSTON, KINGSTON, Jamaica
INFORMATION COMING SOON – HYBRID EVENT

GSK - CCFP HYBRID CONFERENCE - Primary Care Master Class
2025-06-08 10:00 - 15:30 | AC MARRIOTT HOTEL, KINGSTON, KINGSTON, Jamaica
Dear Doctor,
We are delighted to invite you to the One GSK Forum—an exclusive continuing medical education event dedicated to enhancing clinical knowledge and improving patient care across multiple disciplines.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Venue: The AC Hotel Kingston | Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Login/Registration: 10:15 AM (Jamaican Time)
CME Credits: 4.0 Hours
Cost: Complimentary
Join us as we explore key therapeutic areas with some of the region’s leading clinical experts. Topics include:

Asthma Management
Respiratory Tract Infections
Allergic Rhinitis
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

This forum offers a unique opportunity to gain up-to-date, evidence-based insights and practical tools for your clinical practice—while networking with peers in an engaging environment.
How to Register
Please refer to the attached flyer and click on the appropriate link to register for your preferred attendance mode:
In-Person: In person Attendance Registration: One GSK Forum 2025 or Virtual: ONE GSK FORUM 2025
We look forward to welcoming you to this impactful learning experience.
Warm regards,
On behalf of the GSK Team
Tel: 876-878-4941/876-469-0861

CME Accreditation Application Outline
Submitted to: Medical Council of Jamaica
Prepared by: Caribbean College of Family Physicians (Jamaica Chapter)
Event Title: Primary Care Master Class
Collaboration: Caribbean College of Family Physicians Jamaica Chapter & GSK
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Venue: AC Marriott Hotel, Kingston / Hybrid (Virtual and In-person)
Total CME Hours Requested: 4.40 hours
Chairperson/Moderator:
Dr. Aldyth Buckland – Immediate Past President, CCFP Jamaica Chapter
TOPICS/PRESENTERS
1) Topic: Breath of Fresh Air: Innovations in Asthma Management
Speaker: Dr. Paul Scott, Consultant Pulmonologist
2)Topic: Avamystify Allergic Rhinitis: Clearing the Airway
Speaker: Dr. Myrton Smith, Consultant Otolaryngologist
Q&A Session
BREAK
1) Topic: Microbe Mindfulness: Effective Management of URTI
Speaker: Dr. Hugh Ashman, Consultant Otolaryngologist
2) Topic: Patient-Centered BPH Care: Enhancing Outcomes and Quality of Care
Speaker: Dr. Warren Chin, Consultant Urologist
Q&A Session
Vote of Thanks
GOALS OF THE CME EVENT

To update and expand knowledge among primary care physicians on managing prevalent conditions in family practice.
To facilitate clinical mastery in respiratory care, otolaryngological conditions, and urological management relevant to general practice.
To promote evidence-based decision-making and improve the quality of patient-centered care in primary settings.
To encourage interdisciplinary dialogue between specialists and general practitioners through case discussions and Q&A sessions.
To support the continuous professional development of general practitioners in line with global best practices.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this CME session, participants will be able to:

Describe the latest clinical innovations and guidelines in the management of asthma.
Diagnose and manage allergic rhinitis with greater precision using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
Apply evidence-based strategies in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections to optimize patient outcomes and reduce antimicrobial resistance.
Identify best practices in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up care of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Integrate patient-centered approaches into treatment plans for chronic conditions commonly seen in general practice.

Invitation – GSK Meeting June 8, 2025

AGPJ-BOERINGER PRODUCT LAUNCH
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00

CSA-AGPJ-CCFP- Antimicrobial Stewardship Masterclass Course I HYBRID/Port of Spain, Trinidad 17-19th June 2025
2025-06-17 08:00 - 2025-06-19 18:30 | UWI ST. AUGUSTINE, TRINIDAD AND HYBRID
REGISTER HERE: https://sta-uwi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/N84jvN6mRF-W6YigmNLeeA#/registration
DRIVE AMS FLYER
DAY 1 – Morning
General introduction, basic principles of Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP) and Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPC program)

08:00-08:30
Welcome – introduction
Dr. 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
course leads

08:30-09:00
AMR burden: a One Health perspective
Dr Marquita Gittens St Hillaire, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, University of the West Indies

09:00-9:30
AMR surveillance and Antimicrobial stewardship in the Caribbean
Dr. German Francisco Esparza Sanchez; Gloria Cordoba (senior advisor ICARS)

09:30-10:00
The current landscape of IPC in the Caribbean
Dr. 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

BREAK

10:30-11:00
The BASIC requirements of an ASP: an overview
Dr. Giacomo Stroffolini, ID physician, lead of the Antimicrobial stewardship team, Lausanne, Switzerland

11:00-11:30
The BASIC requirements of an IPC program: an overview
Dr. Rajeev P Nagassar

11:30-12:00
The role of microbiology in low resource settings
Dr. Marquita Gittens St Hillaire

12:00-12:30
The WHAT of ASP: what appropriate antibiotic use (in patients) leads to better outcomes?
Dr. Nathan Nielsen, Associate Professor of Medicine & Pathology UNM School of Medicine

12:30-13:00
The WHAT of an IPC program: what appropriate IPC practices lead to better outcomes?
Dr. Rajeev P Nagassar

LUNCH

DAY 1 – Afternoon
Workshop implementation in practice, part I: “What exactly is your problem?”

14:00-14:30
The HOW: how does the AMS/IPC team make sure that appropriate antibiotic use and IPC practices are provided by professionals in their setting?
Dr. Jeroen Schouten

14:30-16:00
Workshop 1: Presentation of participants (15 minutes per group)
Current situation in your own hospital, what is your largest problem/concern related to antimicrobial use/IPC?
ALL FACULTY

16:00-17:00
Group work: Reflect on step 1 of ‘Our AMS project’ and ‘Our IPC Project’
ALL FACULTY

EVENING PROGRAM

Day 2 – Morning
How do you measure the quantity and quality of antimicrobial use and IPC?”

08:30-09:00
Quantity of antimicrobial use: the BASICS
Dr. Satish Jankie, Pharmacologist & Lecturer, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

09.00-10:00
Workshop 2a: How do I measure the quantity of antibiotic use in my hospital?
Dr. Satish Jankie, Dr. Lydia Miles Saunders and Dr. Gloria Cordóba (senior advisor ICARS)

BREAK

10:30-11:15
How to measure IPC? input, process, output, outcome and impact indicators
Dr. Rajeev P Nagassar

11:15-12:00
Quality of antimicrobial use: the BASICS
Dr. Giacomo Stroffolini, ID physician, lead of the Antimicrobial stewardship team, Lausanne, Switzerland

LUNCH

DAY 2 – Afternoon
Workshop implementation in practice, part II: “How do you measure the quality of antimicrobial use/ IPC practices?”

13:00-14:00
Workshop 2b: How to operationalize quality indicators for appropriate antimicrobial use and IPC practices?
All faculty

14:00-14:30
PPS, an introduction
Ines Pauwels, senior researcher at University of Antwerp, Belgium

14:30-16:00
Workshop 2c: How to actually perform a PPS survey
Ines 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

BREAK

16:00-16:30
How to make effective use of antibiotic /IPC data in your hospital, an overview
Dr. Jeroen Schouten

16:30-17:30
Group work: Reflection on step 1 and 2 of ‘Our AMS project’ and ‘Our IPC Project’
All faculty

FREE EVENING

DAY 3 – Morning
Workshop implementation in practice: important AMS and IPC objectives

Parallel sessions
Parallel sessions

08:00-08:30
AMS and Sepsis: how to integrate these concepts in daily hospital practice
Dr. Nathan Nielsen
Hand Hygiene – Surveillance of compliance
Dr. Rajeev P Nagassar

08:30-09:00
Perioperative prophylaxis
Dr. Jeroen Schouten
Modes of transmission, Precaution Measures and Personal Protective Equipment
Dr. Rajeev P Nagassar

09:00-09:30
How to manage (suspected) antibiotic allergy in Antimicrobial stewardship
Dr. Lydia Miles Saunders
Environmental cleaning
Dr. Rajeev P Nagassar

BREAK

10:00-10:30
Benefits of early IV-oral switch: low hanging fruit in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
Dr. Giacomo Stroffolini, ID physician, lead of the Antimicrobial stewardship team, Lausanne, Switzerland
Hospital Acquired infections: Central line, Ventilator associated pneumonia and Urinary tract infections
Dr. Marquita Gittens-St Hillaire

10:30-11:00
Stopping antibiotics and duration of antibiotic therapy: guidelines vs. practice
Dr. Nathan Nielsen
Management of outbreaks
Dr. Alma Tostmann / Dr. Edmee Bowles

11:00-12:00
Workshop : how do I cope with antibiotic shortages in an era of MDRO pathogens?
Rajeev / Lydia / Marquita/ Satish
Participants present findings for their own setting through preparation in small groups then followed up in a plenary discussion

LUNCH

DAY 3 – Afternoon
Workshop implementation in practice, next steps

13:00-13:30
Impact of the drive-AMS Masterclass and its follow through on local practice (personal project)
Dr. Giacomo Stroffolini, ID physician, lead of the Antimicrobial stewardship team, Lausanne, Switzerland

13:30-15:00
Group work: Reflect on step 1-2 of ‘Our AMS project’
All faculty

BREAK

15:00-15:30
COURSE II preview: an introduction to determinants of antibiotic use and IPC practices and their link to interventions
Dr. Jeroen Schouten

15:30-16:00
Post course follow up including PPS support and involvement of the SPICE registry
Dr. Jeroen Schouten and Ines Pauwels

16:00-17:30
Workshop 3: End- of participants (10 minutes per group)
Presentation of a detailed measurement plan for the next 8 months
All faculty

17:30-18:00
Farewell
All faculty

ASTRAZENECA HYBRID EVENT
2025-06-18 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-06-26 18:00 - 21:00
DETAILS COMING SOON

AGPJ VIRTUAL SEMINAR - NEUROLOGY (PAIN MANAGEMENT)
2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:30 | ZOOM ROOM
AGPJ & Viatris Virtual CME Meeting
Topic: Beyond the Pain: Differentiating Migraine from Cluster Headaches
Speaker: Dr. Michele Lee – Neurologist, Headache/Pain Specialist
Date: June 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. (Jamaica Time)
AGENDA:
Welcome & Opening Remarks (Michelle Harvey)

AGPJ Welcome & Remarks
Introduction of Speaker (Cora Baker)
Beyond the Pain: Differentiating Migraine from Cluster Headaches – Dr. Michele Lee
Questions and Answer Session Discussion – Dr. Michele Lee
Vote of Thanks (Vanesha Brown)

CME Certificate Cost: J$1,000.00
REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r1x21elDReuOi_uq5u-WSQ#/registration
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
💳 Online via Fygaro: https://www.fygaro.com/en/pb/d42965a6-b3d7-40df-933b-78175a9ba38b/
🏦 Bank Transfer Details:
Bank: NCB – Matilda’s Corner
Account Name: Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica (AGPJ)
Account Number: 371000364
Account Type: J$ Business Current Account
📩 Email payment confirmation to: agpjsecretary@gmail.com
Need help or have questions?
📧 agpjsecretary@gmail.com
📞 876-517-6636 | 876-386-1443
We look forward to your participation!
DOWNLOAD FLYER AT LINK BELOW
AGPJ Headache Management Virtual Webinar

Cardio Protection Beyond Blood Pressure Control in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients
2025-06-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Pegasus Hotel Jamaica, Knustford Boulevard, Kingston, Jamaica
Upcoming CME Event
Title: 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

Join 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.
This 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:

Expert-led PowerPoint presentations

Case-based discussions

Interactive polling for real-time feedback

A live Q&A session with our speaker

Learning Objectives:

Understand the latest clinical insights into cardiovascular protection in high-risk hypertensive populations

Apply emerging therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes

Strengthen key messaging for medical sales representatives to support informed prescribing

How 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.
To register or obtain further details, please contact:Charmaine Henton, MERCK Representative📧 charmaine.bowman@merckgroup.com📞 876-877-8629

CME Organizer:Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica19A Windsor Avenue, Kingston 10📧 agpjamaica@gmail.com | 📞 876-517-6636 | Tel/Fax: 876-946-0954
We look forward to your participation in this informative and impactful session!
Agenda June 24, 2025 meeting

Chronic Sinusitis & Navigating Skin Breakouts
2025-06-24 21:30 | AC MARRIOTT HOTEL, KINGSTON, KINGSTON, Jamaica
Upcoming CME Event
Title: 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

The 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.
This in-person event will feature presentations by two respected local experts:

Dr. Warren Mullings

Dr. Donna Braham

The session will cover:

Evidence-based management of allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis

Practical approaches to diagnosing and treating common skin conditions

Review of current clinical guidelines and emerging research

Case-based learning to reinforce application in real-world settings

Educational Format:Participants will benefit from interactive lectures, clinical case discussions, and a concluding Q&A session designed to deepen understanding and encourage professional exchange.
Who 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.
How 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

CME Organizer:Caribbean College of Family Physicians (Jamaica Chapter)📍 19A Windsor Avenue, Kingston 5📧 ccfpjachapter1988@gmail.com📠 876-946-0954 | ☎️ 876-517-6636
We look forward to welcoming you to this dynamic learning experience!
https://www.ccfpjamaica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CME-PROGRAM-JUNE-242025.pdf

SERVIER CMVD Symposium Jamaica
2025-07-20 10:30 - 13:30 | ZOOM ROOM
Good day,
You are cordially invited to attend the SERVIER CMVD Symposium Jamaica on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.

This educational event is exclusively for physicians.
Themed:
“Control & Adherence for Better Patient Care”
One mission. One partner. As one.
Featured Topics:

Endothelium: A Fundamental Pillar in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
The Metabolic Legacy of Hyperglycemia
Dr. Kathy-Ann Pate-Robinson
Hypertension, Endothelial Dysfunction & Cardiovascular Risk
Dr. Adedamola Soyibo
Health Economics in Real-World Settings
Dr. Trevor Bygrave
Cardiovascular Disease & Chronic Venous Disease Connection
Dr. Trevor Bygrave
Angina: From Clinical Practice to Real-Life Guidelines
Dr. Ahmed Soliman Hegazy
Moderator: Dr. William Brown

Register Now
Please confirm your attendance by registering at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w_Ws9d4MSvSRloNSFDxN-Q#/registration
We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging and informative symposium, designed to support improved cardiovascular care outcomes through physician leadership and collaboration.

JANA Annual CME Webinar – Anaesthesia for the Critically Ill | July 27, 2025
2025-07-27 09:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM ROOM
Dear Healthcare Professional,
You are invited to the Jamaica Association of Nurse Anaesthetists (JANA) Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Webinar, happening online via Zoom on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Under the theme “Anaesthesia for the Critically Ill,” this dynamic and engaging event is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians committed to improving care in high-acuity settings.
Why You Should Attend:

Earn 7 CMEs
Gain expert insights on anaesthetic protocols for critically ill patients
Participate in clinically relevant discussions
Connect with peers and expand your professional network

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: JMD $1,000 | FREE for Students
Register Here: Click to Register – https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NsMkcN7JQ8i8WZaLZvm2Sg

Banking Information:
Name: Karlene Welsh (Treasurer)
Bank: NCB
Branch: UWI Mona
Type: Savings
Account #: 405855259
Send proof of payment via WhatsApp to: 876-833-8657
Please Note:
This event is not accredited for pharmacists.
Take action now to secure your space in this essential learning opportunity. Let’s come together to advance anaesthesia care in critical environments.
Sincerely,
JAMAICA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANAESTHETISTS (JANA)
WhatsApp: 876-833-8657

AGPJ-MEDIMPEX ETHICS & MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR - PSYCHIATRY & BIOETHICS
2025-07-31 19:00 | ZOOM ROOM
Dear Colleague,
The Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica (AGPJ), in collaboration with Medimpex Jamaica Ltd., is pleased to invite you to our Annual Mental Health & Ethics Seminar.
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM JM Time
Location: Online via Zoom
CME Credits Proposed: 1 Mental Health | 1 Ethics
Free Registration, Attendance & CME Certificate
Register Here

Keynote Presenter
Dr. Winston De La Haye
Consultant Psychiatrist
Presentations Include:
Mental Health:
Promoting Mental Health and Well-being for Healthcare Providers: Strategies to Prevent Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Ethics:
Ethical Challenges in Self-Care: Balancing Professional Duties with Personal Well-being
Abstract
Title: At the Crossroads of Duty: The Ethical Dilemma of Physician Self-Care in the Pursuit of Patient Welfare
Physicians are revered for their unwavering commitment to patient care, often placing the needs of others above their own. Yet, behind the stethoscope lies a professional paradox: How can one uphold the ethical duty to care for patients while neglecting the ethical imperative to care for oneself?
This lecture will explore the ethical tensions that arise when physicians face burnout, emotional distress, chronic illness, or personal crises—all while continuing to shoulder the sacred responsibility of healing others. Using real-life case studies and guided ethical frameworks, I will examine the collision between the principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and professional competence.
I will critically explore scenarios involving physician fatigue, bereavement, mental health challenges, and moral injury—each illustrating the moral distress that emerges when professional obligation threatens personal well-being. I will also delve into the institutional, cultural, and systemic forces that perpetuate this imbalance.

This timely and critical seminar is designed to support healthcare professionals in navigating the unique mental and ethical demands of medical practice.
Contact Us:
Email: agpjsecretary@gmail.com
Tel: 876-517-6636 | 876-386-1443
We look forward to your participation.
E-INVITE AGPJ MEXIMPEX (2)

TO BE CONFIRMED - AGPJ "Strengthening Infection Control in Primary Care: From Prevention to the Management of Sepsis"
2025-08-14 19:00
Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica (AGPJ) focused on Infection Control, with a special emphasis on Sepsis:
Webinar Theme:
“Strengthening Infection Control in Primary Care: From Prevention to the Management of Sepsis”
Proposed Sub-Topics and Presentations:
🔹 1. Principles of Infection Control in Community and Primary Care Settings

Presentation Title: “Standard Precautions and Beyond: Building a Culture of Infection Prevention”
Focus: Hand hygiene, PPE use, environmental cleaning, and antibiotic stewardship at the primary care level.

🔹 2. Tackling Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) in Ambulatory Care

Presentation Title: “Hidden Threats: Identifying and Reducing HAIs in the GP’s Office”
Focus: Common HAIs, surveillance, and minimizing infection risks in outpatient settings.

🔹 3. Recognizing and Responding to Sepsis in the Community

Presentation Title: “Time is Tissue: Early Recognition and Referral of Sepsis in Primary Care”
Focus: Sepsis red flags, screening tools, and when to escalate care from GP to hospital.

🔹 4. Updates in Sepsis Management: What the General Practitioner Needs to Know

Presentation Title: “Sepsis 2025: What’s New in Guidelines and Initial Outpatient Management”
Focus: Recent Sepsis definitions (Sepsis-3), empirical antibiotic choices, initial fluid resuscitation, and transfer protocols.

🔹 5. Post-Sepsis Care and Patient Recovery

Presentation Title: “Beyond Survival: Managing Post-Sepsis Syndrome in Primary Care”
Focus: Follow-up care, physical and cognitive rehabilitation, and mental health support for survivors.

🔹 6. Antimicrobial Stewardship: Fighting Resistance in the Age of Superbugs

Presentation Title: “Prescribe with Purpose: The Role of GPs in Combating Antibiotic Resistance”
Focus: Judicious antibiotic use in outpatient infections, resistance patterns, and guideline-adherent prescribing.

Here’s a 2.5-hour agenda for the AGPJ Infection Control Webinar starting at 6:30 pm:
Webinar Agenda: Strengthening Infection Control in Primary Care: From Prevention to the Management of Sepsis
6:30 pm – 6:35 pm | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Speaker Type:

Event Chair/Organizer (e.g., AGPJ President or Executive Committee Member)
Responsible for introducing the webinar, setting the context, and welcoming participants.

6:35 pm – 6:55 pm | Session 1: Principles of Infection Control in Community and Primary Care Settings
Speaker Type:

Infection Control Specialist or Public Health Expert
Clinical Microbiologist
Someone with expertise in infection prevention and control measures in outpatient or primary care settings, with experience in environmental hygiene, PPE usage, and education on standard precautions.

6:55 pm – 7:25 pm | Session 2: Tackling Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) in Ambulatory Care
Speaker Type:

Infection Control Nurse or Hospital Epidemiologist
Consultant in Infectious Diseases
A specialist in the epidemiology of infections and control measures in healthcare settings, ideally with knowledge in both hospital and primary care environments.

7:25 pm – 7:50 pm | Session 3: Recognizing and Responding to Sepsis in the Community
Speaker Type:

Emergency Medicine Physician or Critical Care Specialist
Family Physician with Experience in Acute Care
A clinician with experience in sepsis recognition, early diagnosis, and protocols for referral or transfer in primary or emergency care settings.

7:50 pm – 8:15 pm | Session 4: Updates in Sepsis Management: What the General Practitioner Needs to Know
Speaker Type:

Intensivist or Consultant in Infectious Diseases
Sepsis Expert or Clinical Pharmacologist
An expert in the latest sepsis management guidelines, including antibiotic treatment protocols, fluid resuscitation, and advanced management techniques suitable for GPs to incorporate into their practice.

8:15 pm – 8:40 pm | Session 5: Post-Sepsis Care and Patient Recovery
Speaker Type:

Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist or Physiatrist
Psychiatrist or Clinical Psychologist (to discuss mental health recovery)
Family Physician with Experience in Long-Term Care
A multidisciplinary expert who can discuss the long-term impacts of sepsis, including physical rehabilitation, cognitive recovery, and mental health concerns such as depression and PTSD in sepsis survivors.

8:40 pm – 9:00 pm | Session 6: Antimicrobial Stewardship: Fighting Resistance in the Age of Superbugs
Speaker Type:

Antimicrobial Stewardship Specialist or Infectious Diseases Pharmacist
Public Health Expert with focus on Antibiotic Resistance
An expert in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), responsible antibiotic prescribing, and stewardship practices to combat the growing global threat of resistant infections.

AGPJ VIRTUAL SEMINAR - GERONTOLOGY
2025-08-28
TIME: 6:30 PM

AGPJ-SANFER MEETING
2025-09-17 18:30 - 20:30
INFO COMING SOON – FACE TO FACE

GSK-CCFPJ MEETING
2025-09-18 18:30 - 21:30
INFORMATION COMING SOON

ABBOTT-AGPJ HYBRID SYMPOSIUM 2025 RESCHEDULED NEW DATE TO BE ADVISED
2025-09-21 08:30 - 14:30 | AC MARRIOTT HOTEL, KINGSTON, KINGSTON, Jamaica
CARDIOLOGY/VASCULAR
METABOLIC SYNDROME
PROBIOTICS
RESPIRATORY
VERTIGO – NEURO
EPILEPSY

AGPJ/SANDOZ HYBRID CONFERENCE – CARDIOVASCULAR PRODUCT LAUNCH
2025-09-28 | VIRTUAL/HYBRID
RESCHEDULED NEW DATE TO BE ADVISED – FULL SPONSOR SANDOZ @11:00 AM

AGPJ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE - INFECTUOUS DISEASES
2025-10-12 | VIRTUAL/HYBRID
TIME: 11:00 AM

MOHW JAMAICA - MATERNAL RECORD BOOK TRAINING ONLINE
2025-10-12 15:00 - 18:00 | ZOOM ROOM
Revised Maternal Record Book – updated flyer – 12 OCT
MATERNAL RECORD BOOK TRAINING ONLINE
Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (local time)
Objectives :

Gain familiarity with key updates in the Revised Maternal Record Book.
Strengthen knowledge and skills in using the Maternal Record Book to guide quality maternal care.
Review and apply the Postnatal Checklist to ensure comprehensive follow-up care for mothers.
Understand the integration of mental health into maternal health services.
Enhance awareness of the role of oral health in pregnancy and maternal outcomes.
Review essential immunization updates relevant to maternal and newborn health.
Complete pre- and post-assessments to measure knowledge gain and inform continuous improvement.

Warm Regards,
Ms. Sherilyn McLean
Assistant to:
Dr. Carol Lord
Programme Development Officer, Public Health Specialist
Family Health Unit
Health Services Planning and Integration Branch (HSPI)
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10-16 Grenada Way (RKA Building)
New Kingston, Jamaica
Email: carol.lord@moh.gov.jm
(876) 537-7916 (CUG)

MOHW JAMAICA - TRAINING WEBINAR - UPDATE NATIONAL SCREENING GUIDELINES FOR BREAST CANCER
2025-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM ROOM
You’re Invited!
Join the Training Webinar Series on the Updated National Screening Guidelines for Breast Cancer.
🗓 Date: October 29, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
💻 Platform: Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Derria Cornwall, Consultant Radiologist & Head of the UWHI Women’s Imaging Centre.
✨ Training Objectives:
• Review Jamaica’s breast cancer screening guidelines
• Conduct accurate clinical breast exams
• Interpret mammography results
• Strengthen referral and patient management practices
Target audience: Clinical and public health professionals (Gynaecologists, Surgeons, GPs, Medical Officers primary and secondary care, Nurses, Public Health staff, Medical Technologists, Programme Coordinators and Managers.
🔗 Register now by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s3H9pCoDTsCCjYAKHPmSXQ#/registration

AGPJ/PHARMA VIRTUAL SEMINAR
2025-10-30

AGPJ Health Forum
2025-11-07 15:00 - 2026-11-09 17:00 | ZOOM ROOM

AGPJ-Pharmascience - Cardiology
2025-11-16 09:00 - 13:30 | PHARMASCIENCE
VIRTUAL

Ministry of Health and Wellness 16th Annual National Health Research Conference, 2025.
2025-11-19 08:00 - 2026-11-21 17:00
Dear Colleagues,
Mark your Calendar-MOHW-16th NHRC 2025-CFA-Opening Soon
The 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.
The 16th Annual National Health Research Conference (virtual) will be held November 19-21, 2025, Wednesday to Friday.
NHRC 2025 will be an excellent opportunity for clinicians, nurses, healthcare workers, principal investigators, researchers and graduate students to learn, connect and experience:

Expert presentations
Informative scientific sessions
Workshops and much more

Please save the date to your calendar and share on your website and notice boards.
Look out for our Call for Abstracts opening soon: https://www.moh.gov.jm/nhrc-submit/
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Regards,

Ms. Tanielle Mullings
Research Officer
Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW),
Epidemiological Research and Analysis Unit (ERAU),
National Epidemiology Branch,
New ARC Building,
15 Knutsford Boulevard,
Kingston 5.
CUG: 876-344-3204
Office: 876-633-8157 ext. 7206

Email: tanielle.mullings@moh.gov.jm

AGPJ - MAJ FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER - INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY 2025 - MEN'S HEALTH CONFERENCE- ENDOCRINOLOGY
2025-11-23 09:00 - 15:30 | ZOOM ROOM
Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica
Annual Fundraising CME Conference
In Collaboration with the Medical Association of Jamaica Foundation
📅 Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025📍 Format: Hybrid (In-Person & Online)💵 Cost: Free to register and attend • CME Certificate – J$2,000.00🎯 Theme: International Men’s Day: “Men’s Health 2025 – Endocrinology”
REGISTRATION: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ow8g7VoyQVO9xRZHtYd1DQ
CREDIT CARD: FYGARO – https://www.fygaro.com/en/pb/563421bf-2531-4aba-882b-78933c8e6344/
DIRECT BANK TRANSFER – National Commercial Bank- MATILDA’S CORNER BRANCH
Account Name: ASSOCIATION OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS OF JAMAICA or AGPJ
J$ Current/Chequing account # 371-000-364
Please email confirmation of payment to:
Email agpjsecretary@gmail.com
To make arrangements to pay please call: Telephone:
876-386-1443; 876-946-0954 or 876-517-6636

The Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica (AGPJ) is proud to present its Annual Fundraising CME Conference, hosted in collaboration with the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) Foundation. This exciting event will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend either in-person or virtually.
Anchored to the observance of International Men’s Day, this year’s conference focuses on the theme:“Men’s Health 2025 – Endocrinology.”Through expert-led presentations, case discussions, and interactive dialogue, the program will highlight critical endocrine health issues affecting men, including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hormonal health, and mental wellbeing.
This marks the second collaborative initiative between the AGPJ and the MAJ Foundation, an effort designed not only to deliver high-quality continuing medical education but also to generate funds that support the Foundation’s charitable outreach programs across Jamaica.
Attendance and registration is free of cost, ensuring broad accessibility to the medical community. However, participants who wish to receive a CME Certificate may do so at a contribution of J$2,000.00. Proceeds from certificate contributions will go directly to supporting the impactful work of the MAJ Foundation.
The AGPJ warmly invites members, colleagues, and the wider healthcare community to join us for this day of learning, collaboration, and service, as we strengthen men’s health education and empower outreach through philanthropy.
Draft Agenda November 23, 2025

ON DEMAND - AGPJ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE - "Bridging the Gap: Integrative and Complementary Approaches in Modern Medicine" and Ethics Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
2025-12-01 00:00 - 2027-10-31 23:59 | ZOOM ROOM
Agenda for AGPJ- INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE & ETHICS WEBINAR – JAN 23, 2025
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/WjlR_uuELz8
Access on-demand at below link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/IjWThxiPXirXAQMs4Uu6BRFl8XkMb8O4TvSqjPhnbjiQcgv8EfFISgC_GQLCFHGW.si17-RT4awM1eqT1
Passcode: [REDACTED]
COST: J$1,500 – CLICK TO PAY FOR CERTIFICATE – https://www.fygaro.com/en/pb/9b076027-c144-4511-9413-1ffe67b141b2/
Dr. Janice Simmonds-Fisher – Presentation 1: outline:

Define Traditional Medicine, Complementary & Alternative Medicine & Integrative Medicine
Identify ways of incorporating Integrative Medicine
Provide recommendations for future developments
Questions and Answers

Dr. Denise Daley – Presentation 2 – Outline:

– Introduction
– Historical & Traditional use of herbal medicine
– Pharmacognosy & evidence-based applications of medicinal plants
– Integrating Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies in practice
– Future Directions, Safety and efficacy considerations of medicinal plants & remedies
– Conclusion and Q&A

Dr. Alverston Bailey – Presentation 3- Topic:
Ethical Challenges in Alternative and Complementary Medicine-An Evidenced Based Overview
ETHICS – PRE-TEST

CAM REFERENCES ETHICS
Contact us at 876-517-6636 to access event Review link and also to make payment for CE.

CME/CE: Accredited by the MCJ-NCCME – 3:00 hours including 1:00 Ethics
CME/CE: Accredited by the CCFP-NCCME – 3:00 hours, including 1:00 Ethics
CCFP-NCCME-Caribbean College of Family Physicians National Council on Continuing Medical Education
MCJ-NCCME -Medical Council of Jamaica National Council on Continuing Medical Education

COMPLETE REVIEW HERE

AGPJ - CARIMED - Management of Heart Failure
2025-12-03 18:30 - 21:00 | The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites, Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston, Jamaica
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Activity
Title: The Management of Heart Failure
Date: December 3, 2025
Venue: The Courtleigh Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica
CME Credit Hours Requested: 1.5 Hours
AGENDA

Time
Activity
Presenter/Facilitator

6:30 – 6:35 PM
Welcome
Ms. Kimberly Mattis – Medical Representative, Cari-Med Group

6:35 – 6:40 PM
Greetings from the Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica
Dr. Aldyth Buckland – Vice President, AGPJ

6:40 – 6:45 PM
Introduction of Presenter
Ms. Kimberly Mattis – Medical Representative, Cari-Med Group

6:45 – 7:45 PM
Main Presentation: The Management of Heart Failure
Dr. Racquel Gordon – Interventional Cardiologist

7:45 – 8:30 PM
Case Presentation
Facilitated by Dr. Racquel Gordon

8:30 – 8:45 PM
Questions & Answers
All Participants

8:45 – 8:50 PM
Vote of Thanks
Mr. Scot Leslie – Medical Representative, Cari-Med Group

PROGRAMME GOALS
To provide updated, evidence-based information on the management of heart failure, focusing on current diagnostic approaches, therapeutic strategies, and patient care pathways for physicians in primary and secondary care settings.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
By the end of this CME activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss the pathophysiology and clinical classification of heart failure.
Identify key diagnostic criteria and relevant investigations in heart failure management.
Describe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for heart failure patients.
Apply evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes in general practice settings.

DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL METHODOLOGY
PowerPoint lecture and interactive discussion supported by a clinical case presentation, followed by a question and answer session to reinforce learning objectives and clinical application.
METHOD OF PROGRAMME EVALUATION
Evaluation will be conducted through an interactive Q&A session, as well as participant feedback forms assessing knowledge gained, relevance of content, and quality of presentation.
CREDIT HOURS PROPOSED BY CME MEDICAL ORGANIZER:
1.5 Hours CME Credit

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KIMBERLY MATTIS
Medical Representative
Pharmaceutical Sales
+1 876 927 7098‑9
