WFDD JAMAICA 2024
WFDD Jamaica 2024 Celebrations: An Unmissable Event
Welcome to the World Family Doctor Day (WFDD) Jamaica 2024 Celebrations, a two-day event dedicated to honoring family physicians and their invaluable contributions to healthcare. Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition at the WFDD Stellar Awards Dinner, followed by a day of learning and collaboration at the CCFP WFDD 2024 CME Conference. This year, we're excited to bring together over 1000 doctors, esteemed guests, and other supporters for a memorable experience.
WFDD Stellar Awards Dinner
- Presentation Ceremony: Recognizing outstanding contributions from family physicians and healthcare professionals.
- Entertainment and Activities: Enjoy live entertainment and engaging activities throughout the evening.
- Distinguished Keynote Speaker: Be inspired by a keynote address from a prominent figure in the field, designed to motivate and encourage all attendees.
- Messages from Esteemed Dignitaries: Hear from the Minister of Health & Wellness, Jamaica, and other respected figures who will be sharing their insights and support.
Tickets for the dinner are available for J$7,500, with part of the proceeds going to support WFDD Jamaica Charities, which are close to the hearts of the physicians organizing the event. All physicians and wellwishers are welcome to attend. To RSVP, please use this link.
WFDD JAMAICA PLANNING & AWARDS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Dr. Andrea Purai Dr. Arna Brown Morgan Dr. Aileen Standard-Goldson Dr. Arlene Henry-Dawkins Dr. Seni Ononuju Dr. William Brown Dr. Dane Levy
AWARDS CRITERIA: TBA
CATEGORY OF AWARDS:
SIGNATURE AWARD DOCTOR OF EXCELLENCE AWARD LONG SERVICE AWARDS
SIGNATURE AWARDS: Dr. Arna Brown-Morgan Professor Alverston Bailey Dr. Donald Gordon Dr. Garth Rattray Professor Marvin Reid Dr. Seni Ononuju Dr. Pauline Williams-Green Dr. Tomlin Paul
FAMILY DOCTOR OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS: Dr. Aileen Standard Goldson Dr. Eileen Lopez-Gordon Dr. James Peart Dr. Patrick Robinson Dr. Peter Swaby Dr. Seni Ononuju
LONG SERVICE AWARDS: Dr. Aldyth Buckland Dr. Arlene Henry Dawkins Dr. Charlotte Bedasse Dr. Dane Levy Dr. Hame Persaud Dr. Jacinth Wright Dr. Jacqueline Campbell Dr. Jennifer Bent Dr. Marjorie Brown-Tulloch Dr. Maxine Cargill Dr. Paul Kidd Dr. Peggy Myers-Morgan Dr. William Brown
CCFP WFDD 2024 CME Conference
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Following the Awards Dinner, we invite you to join us for the CCFP WFDD 2024 CME Conference, which will be held virtually on Sunday, May 19, 2024, beginning at 9 A.M. Bogota/Jamaican Time. This year's theme, "Preparing for the Mental Health Explosion: The Role of the Family Physician," addresses a pressing issue in healthcare and underscores the crucial role that family physicians play in addressing mental health challenges within their communities.
The virtual conference will feature:
- Insightful Presentations and Discussions: Gain knowledge and insights from leading experts in the field of mental health and family medicine.
- World Family Doctor Day 2024 Souvenir Magazine: Access a comprehensive resource with articles, abstracts, speaker profiles, and information related to the conference theme and past WFDD events.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE CONFERENCE! To register for the CME conference, please use this link. Attendance at the CME Conference and CME Certificates are Free. If you are able to contribute to our WFDD Charities you can make a contribution of J$1,000. Contributions can be made here WFDD Contribution LInk or DONATE TO WFDD JAMAICA CHARITIES or PAY BY BANK TRANSFER: NCB - MANOR PARK BRANCH/CONSTANT SPRING FINANCIAL CENTRE - A/C Name: CCFP - J$ Current/Chequing A/C #331001678 Please note that this contribution is purely voluntary and is not required to receive a CME certificate. CME Credits for this event is 5:00 hours!
World Family Doctor Day Conference 2024
Artificial Intelligence in Asthma
and Preparing for the Mental Health Explosion: The role of the Family
Physician
Sunday, May 19, 2024
VIRTUAL
Programme
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Session I |
Moderator – Prof. Marvin Reid: CCFP-Regional President |
9:00 – 9:10 a.m. ZOOM MEETING ROOM OPEN
9:10 – 9:13 a.m. Prayer Dr. Andrea Purai Vice-President, CCFPJa/Chair WFDD 2023 Committee
9:15 – 9:20 a.m. Greetings & Welcome Dr. Aileen-Standard Goldson CCFPJa/AGPJ & Post Grad. Fam. Med. Prog
9:20 – 9:30 a.m. Greetings & Welcome Dr. Paula Henry CCFP-Regional - Family Physician (10 min)
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Artificial Intelligence in Asthma: Personalized Treatments
Presenter: Dr. Terry Baker, Consultant Pulmonologist & Internist (30min)
10:00 – 10:40 a.m. Promoting mental health wellness in the community: Targeting resources at the home, work and school
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Goulbourne – Consultant Psychiatrist (40min)
10:40 – 10: 50 a.m. Sponsors’ Presentations (10min)
10:50 – 11:30 a.m. The impact of New Technology on mental health diseases
Presenter: Dr. Judith Leiba – Consultant Psychiatrist (40min)
11:30 – 11: 40 a.m. Questions & Answers and Poll Questions (10min)
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Session II |
Moderator – Dr. Pauline
Williams-Green Family Physician: CCFP-Past-President-Local/Regional |
11:40 – 11: 50 a.m. Sponsors’ Presentations (10min)
11:50 – 12:30 a.m. Exploring the rise of mental health diseases post-covid 19: What is the role of the family physician?
Presenter: Dr. Garth Rattray Family Physician/General Practitioner (40min)
12:30 – 12: 40 a.m. Sponsors’ Presentations (10min)
12:40 – 1:00 p.m. Social and Neighborhood
Factors associated with the presence of Depressive Symptoms in Adults Living in
St. Catherine, Jamaica. Presenter: Dr. Martina
Williams Family Med Resident (20min)
1:00 – 1: 10 p.m. Questions & Answers and Poll Questions (10min)
1:10 – 1: 20 p.m. Sponsors’ Presentations (10min)
1:20 – 2:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: Guidelines to management of mental health pandemic. Preventative, treatment and rehabilitation measures that have worked in Primary Care. Panelists: Dr. Kevin. Goldbourne; Dr. Judith Leiba; Dr. Arna Brown Morgan; Dr. Aileen Standard-Godson; Dr. Garth Rattray; Dr. Donald Gordon (5min/person) (30min)
Inclusive of Questions & Answers and Poll Questions (10min)
2:00 – 2:05 p.m. Vote of Thanks Dr. Seni Ononuju, President CCFP-Ja (5min)
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NCCME HOURS REQUESTED:
5:30 (INC’L 4:30 MENTAL HEALTH &WELLNESS) |
Join Us for WFDD Jamaica 2024!
WFDD Jamaica 2024 Celebrations promise to be a unique and enriching experience. Whether you're a family physician, a healthcare professional, or a supporter of the cause, we invite you to join us for these two events that combine celebration, recognition, and education. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with peers, honor outstanding achievements, and contribute to a great cause.
For more information, contact us via email at Email us. We look forward to seeing you there!
World Family Doctor Day 2024 - Theme Announcement
The World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) has officially announced "Healthy Planet, Healthy People" as the theme for World Family Doctor Day, set to take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024. This year's theme highlights the intrinsic connection between the health of our planet and the well-being of our patients, emphasizing the critical role primary healthcare can play in promoting sustainable health practices.
World Family Doctor Day, celebrated annually on May 19th, is a key event in the WONCA calendar, dedicated to underscoring the importance and contributions of family doctors in healthcare systems around the world. This year, the focus is on the urgent need for action against climate change and its impacts on human health. Family doctors play a crucial role in linking community health to the health of our environment. As trusted members of their communities, they are uniquely positioned to underscore the importance of protecting our environment as a means to ensure the health and safety of future generations. The impact of climate change, manifest in rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and escalating challenges such as infectious diseases and food insecurity, directly affects people's health today.
Family doctors can make a difference by identifying how environmental changes influence health issues, adopting environmentally friendly practices in their clinics, and guiding patients on how to protect their health while also caring for the planet. Additionally, by uniting with others to advocate for essential changes in our way of living, they can help drive the collective action needed to safeguard human health and the environment.
WONCA's commitment to environmental leadership is further underscored by the work of its Working Party on Planetary Health. "I want WONCA to be recognized as a 'green' leader," states Assoc Professor Karen Flegg, WONCA President. "We have a very strong Working Party on Planetary Health. They are outward-looking, developing statements and, for example, leading our current initiative to secure a just and equitable transition to sustainable energy and safeguard health from the climate emergency. Also, the Working Party on Planetary Health responded to my call for internal strategies by developing sustainable conference guidelines, which we will now be able to use at all WONCA conferences."
The announcement of the theme follows an open letter signed by WONCA and other organizations representing over 3 million health professionals in September 2023, which called on world leaders to take urgent action to safeguard the health of global populations from the climate crisis, emphasizing the need to halt new fossil fuel projects and invest in renewable energy.
The theme "Healthy Planet, Healthy People" is a call to action for family doctors, healthcare professionals, and communities worldwide to recognize and respond to the health challenges posed by climate change. WONCA invites its members and the wider healthcare community to rally behind this theme. We are planning a significant campaign in the lead-up to May 19, 2024, across both social media and traditional media channels, to spread the word and encourage public engagement with the initiative. We aim to highlight the personal experiences of our family doctors who have observed the health impacts of climate change firsthand.
Contact Diarmuid Hayes, WONCA Communications Officer, for more.
communications@wonca.net
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