Join the Leading Event in Healthcare Innovation, November 7-8, 2024
The Grand Bahama Medical and Dental Association is a not for profit organization. It’s membership includes medical and dental physicians primarily on the island of Grand Bahama but whose practices may span the remainder of the Northern Bahamas and New Providence.
The objectives of the association include fostering better relationships amongst the members of the medical and dental professions on Grand Bahama Island, improving the professional knowledge and skills of its members, improving the standards of medical and dental services on Grand Bahama Island and supporting a high standard of ethics and conduct for all members.
The Grand Bahama Medical and Dental Association Conference Planning Committee
The GBMDA will be hosting its annual scientific conference November 7th and 8th, 2024 at the Pelican Bay Resort, Lucaya, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. This years theme is “Empowering Communities: Pathways to Health and Recovery”.
It is our pleasure to invite interested persons and our partners which include stake holders and patrons such as Healthcare providers/Agencies, Insurance Companies, Faith Based Organisations, Governmental and Non-Governmental Organisations spanning local, national and international communities to join us at our conference.
Our sponsors have continued to provide substantial support to the development of our conference. Their financial assistance, resources and contributions to this event are invaluable.
Our slate of speakers this year will include persons from the local, national and international communities including the United States, the United Kingdom and the Bahamas, who will be presenting on a range of topics from multiple specialties which focus on Community Healthcare Experiences, Chronic communicable/non-communicable diseases, Health and Wellness and Changes and New Approaches in Healthcare.
It is our hope that this years scientific conference will provide a forum for education, insightful discussion, constructive debate and collaborative solutions that will empower individuals in the healthcare sector and communities to forge sustainable and ingenious pathways to health and recovery!
Secure your spot at the 2024 Grand Bahama Medical & Dental Conference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a transformative event in healthcare!
By attending the Grand Bahama Medical & Dental Conference, you will:
| Thursday, November 7th | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Description |
| 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Registration | Attendee registration and check-in. |
| 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Opening Ceremony | Moderator: Dr. Pamela Etuk Prayer: Dr. Vincent Burton National Anthem: Anaiah Sands, Lucayan International School Opening Remarks: Dr. Tanya G. Bethel, President, GBMDA Introduction of the Minister for Grand Bahama: Dr. Michelle Sweeting Remarks from the Minister: The Honourable Ginger M. Moxey, MP, Minister for Grand Bahama Introduction of the Representative from the Ministry of Health and Wellness: Dr. Paul Ward Remarks from Representative: The Honourable James A. Rolle-Turner, Senator Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Dr. Monique Pratt, Treasurer, GBMDA Keynote Speaker: Dr. Charles Diggis, President & CEO, Doctors Hospital Health System Closing Remarks: Dr. Shamanique Bodie-Williams, Vice-President, GBMDA |
| 11:00 – 11:30 AM | Break | Refreshments break. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:40 PM | Pediatrics Experiences | Moderator: Dr. Shamanique Bodie-Williams 11:30 – 11:50 AM: Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Urban Communities in the Bahamas – Dr. Anthia Forbes-Carey, Hunt For Care Medical & Pediatrics, The Medical Pavilion/GBHS 11:50 – 12:10 PM: A Systemized Review: How Natural Disasters Related to Climate Change Impact Patients Living with Diabetes in Small Island Developing States in The West Indies – Dr. Valeria Ingraham-Wells, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 12:10 – 12:30 PM: Breastfeeding as a Pathway to Health: Exploring the Science and Benefits of Lactation – Dr. Teykia Deveaux MD DABP FAAP, Doctors Hospital Health System 12:30 – 12:40 PM: Q & A |
| 12:40 – 1:40 PM | Sponsored Lunch | Urgent Care Experience in Grand Bahama: Dr. Darius Turnquest, Doctors Hospital Health System |
| 2:00 – 2:50 PM | Dental Challenges | Moderator: Dr. Russanne Franks 2:00 – 2:20 PM: Menopause and Oral Care – Jeanette Greene, Dr. Franks Dental Office 2:20 – 2:40 PM: Nutrition & Oral Health – Dr. Danielle Durham-Cooper, Sunrise Smiles, Sunrise Medical Centre 2:40 – 2:50 PM: Q & A |
| 2:50 – 3:05 PM | Break | Refreshments break. |
| 3:10 – 4:20 PM | Obesity: Where are we now? | Moderator: Dr. Tiadra Johnson 3:10 – 3:30 PM: Heavy or Light? Why Weight Matters – Dr. Janet Martin, Doctors Hospital Health System 3:30 – 3:50 PM: GLP-1 Agonists: From Glycemic Control to Cardiovascular Protection – Dr. Angel Alejandro, Baptist Health 3:50 – 4:10 PM: Bariatric Surgery in Freeport: Ready or Not – Dr. Terrel Humes, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 4:10 – 4:20 PM: Q & A |
| 4:20 – 5:30 PM | Non-Communicable Diseases | Moderator: Dr. Mandi Pedican 4:20 – 4:40 PM: Keloids: Updates on Pathogenesis and New Treatments – Dr. Ormanda Johnson, Doctors Hospital Health System 4:40 – 5:00 PM: Migraine – Dr. Edwin Demeritte, Princess Margaret Hospital 5:00 – 5:20 PM: Advancing Cervical Cancer Care in The Bahamas – Dr. Saida Bowe, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 5:20 – 5:30 PM: Q & A |
| 5:30 PM | Closing for the Day | End of day one. |
| Friday, November 8th | ||
| Time | Session | Description |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration | Attendee registration and check-in. |
| 9:00 – 10:10 AM | Healthy Practices | Moderator: Dr. Tanya G. Bethel 9:00 – 9:20 AM: Antibiotics and Its Stewardship About Over Transcribing – Dr. Charlyon Bonimy, Princess Margaret Hospital/Doctors Hospital Health System 9:20 – 9:40 AM: Physician Burnout – Dr. Paul Ward, Medical Advisor, PHA 9:40 – 10:00 AM: Practicing Gratitude: Empowering Physicians through Scientific, Emotional & Spiritual Understanding – Dr. Araba Amonoo, Global Health Consultant, UK 10:00 – 10:10 AM: Q & A |
| 10:10 – 10:25 AM | Break | Refreshments break. |
| 10:30 – 11:40 AM | Cardiovascular Diseases | Moderator: Dr. Monique Pratt 10:30 – 10:50 AM: Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Mr. Gregory Arneaud, Pavilion Sleep Center 10:50 – 11:10 AM: Management of Congestive Heart Failure: Limited Resources – Dr. Winston Forbes, The Medical Pavilion/Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 11:10 – 11:30 AM: Hypertension Today: Innovations and Best Practices for Primary Care Physicians – Dr. Maria Delgado-Lelievre, UHealth International at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 11:30 – 11:40 AM: Q & A |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Sponsored Lunch | Lunch sponsored by Baptist Health. |
| 1:00 – 2:10 PM | Disasters, Pandemics, New Approaches | Moderator: Dr. Vincent Burton 1:00 – 1:20 PM: Determining the Impact of Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19 on Moral Distress in Emergency Medical Providers – Dr. Latoya Storr, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 1:20 – 1:40 PM: What’s New in HIV – Dr. Norad Morgan, HIV-AIDS Centre, Ministry of Health and Wellness 1:40 – 1:50 PM: Q & A |
| 2:15 – 4:30 PM | Junior Doctor Presentation | Moderator: Dr. Ferdinand Fermo 2:15 – 2:30 PM: Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Chlamydia in The Bahamas (Ages 18-30) – Dr. Charles Wesley Virgill IV, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 2:30 – 2:45 PM: Using Microsoft Access as a Tool in Creating an Electronic Medical Record System for Low-Resource Communities – Dr. Dennis Quijano, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 2:45 – 3:00 PM: Five Year Retrospective Review of Follow-up for Pap Smear Abnormality in a Low to Middle Income Country – Dr. Alphonette Pinder, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 3:00 – 3:15 PM: Audit of Endometrial Biopsies – Dr. Raegeene Brown, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 3:15 – 3:25 PM: Q & A 3:30 – 3:45 PM: A Six Month Audit of the “No-Show” Rate at a Public Gynaecology Clinic in Freeport, Grand Bahama – Dr. Lissette Fernander, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 3:45 – 4:00 PM: An Audit on ESBL Infections in the Rand Memorial in the Past Year – Dr. Kahamaron T. Seymour, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 4:00 – 4:15 PM: “Is it More than COVID?” A Case Presentation of Pancytopenia – Dr. Aaryanna Brown & Dr. Tamara Evans, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS 4:15 – 4:30 PM: “An Audit of Myomectomies and Incision Outcomes at the Rand Memorial Hospital During the Periods January 2019 and August 2023” – Dr. Mykayah Nixon, Rand Memorial Hospital/GBHS |
| 4:30 – 4:45 PM | Q & A | Question and answer session for Junior Doctor Presentations. |
| 4:45 PM | Closing of Scientific Conference | End of conference. |
| 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Social at Pirates Cove | Food, drinks, music, and entertainment. |
Their support helps foster a conference that shapes the future of healthcare in the Bahamas.
If you’re interested in showcasing your services or becoming a sponsor, explore our Sponsorship Packages and learn how you can be part of this groundbreaking event.
For further inquiries or sponsorship details, contact:
P.O.Box F-43490
Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas
Email: GBMDA@yahoo.com
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